How much does a chemist make in Canada?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$7,004 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$5,262
- Equals
- $59,750
- Compared with the median pay in Canada
- 1.2 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Canada ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $108,500 |
| 2. United States | $92,530 |
| 3. Germany | $89,610 |
| 13. Netherlands estimate | $61,670 |
| 14. Canada | $59,750 |
| 15. Finland estimate | $56,310 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $390 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- AstrophysicistCA$117,500
- MeteorologistCA$106,300
- GeologistCA$104,000
- ActuaryCA$100,200
- ZoologistCA$103,900
- Forestry advisorCA$91,790
- Environmental protection professionalsCA$85,470
- Industrial engineerCA$92,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$7,004 a month, CA$84,040 a year.
How much does a chemist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$53,290 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$146,000.
Which country pays a chemist the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $108,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a chemist make more in Canada or in United States?
In United States: $92,530 a year against $59,750 in Canada, 1.5 times more.
Who makes more, a chemist or an astrophysicist?
An astrophysicist: CA$117,500 a year against CA$84,040 for a chemist, 1.4 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate