How much do chemical products plant and machine operators earn in Canada
CA$73,130a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$6,094 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$4,645
- Equals
- $51,990
- Compared with the median pay in Canada
- 1.1 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Canada ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
What chemical products plant and machine operators earn in Canada
Lowest 10%: CA$61,320Median: CA$73,130Highest 10%: CA$108,200
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $81,750 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $78,950 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $78,140 |
| 9. Sweden estimate | $54,840 |
| 10. Canada | $51,990 |
| 11. Finland estimate | $48,400 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $454 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Photo retoucherCA$44,640
- MinersCA$77,480
- Rig drillerCA$79,000
- Stone fabricatorCA$54,080
- Metal casterCA$74,380
- Metal filerCA$51,190
- Heat treat operatorCA$58,480
- Corrugator operatorCA$61,020
Frequently asked questions
How much do chemical products plant and machine operators earn a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$6,094 a month, CA$73,130 a year.
Which country pays chemical products plant and machine operators the most?
Germany, with a median of $68,450 a year before tax, according to our data.
Do chemical products plant and machine operators earn more in Canada or in United States?
In United States: $56,560 a year against $51,990 in Canada, 1.1 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate