How much does a chief engineer make in Canada?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$6,413 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$4,858
- Equals
- $54,710
- Compared with the median pay in Canada
- 1.1 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Canada ranks among 142 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 | $111,900 |
| 2. United States | $109,500 |
| 3. Germany | $91,870 |
| 13. Finland estimate | $55,010 |
| 14. Canada | $54,710 |
| 15. Sweden estimate | $53,500 |
| 142. Malawi estimate | $486 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Ship pilotCA$78,890
- Airline pilotCA$108,200
- Air traffic controllerCA$114,200
- Wind technicianCA$63,500
- Technical aideCA$79,000
- Mechanical engineering technicianCA$79,340
- Chemical engineering technicianCA$95,680
- MetallurgistCA$76,370
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chief engineer make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$6,413 a month, CA$76,960 a year.
How much does a chief engineer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$55,700 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$128,000.
Which country pays a chief engineer the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $111,900 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a chief engineer make more in Canada or in United States?
In United States: $109,500 a year against $54,710 in Canada, 2.0 times more.
Who makes more, a chief engineer or a ship pilot?
A ship pilot: CA$78,890 a year against CA$76,960 for a chief engineer, 1.0 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate