How much does a cnc operator make in Canada?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$4,411 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$3,534
- Equals
- $37,630
- Compared with the median pay in Canada
- 0.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Canada ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $81,370 |
| 2. Australia | $79,970 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $79,480 |
| 15. Sweden estimate | $38,200 |
| 16. Canada | $37,630 |
| 17. Israel estimate | $30,390 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $143 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Metal workerCA$70,720
- Metal molderCA$52,000
- WelderCA$62,400
- MetalworkerCA$86,390
- Steel erectorCA$77,790
- RiggerCA$74,730
- Auto mechanicCA$56,320
- Aircraft technicianCA$81,120
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cnc operator make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$4,411 a month, CA$52,930 a year.
How much does a cnc operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$39,100 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$74,290.
Which country pays a cnc operator the most?
Iceland, with a median of $81,370 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a cnc operator make more in Canada or in United States?
In United States: $52,600 a year against $37,630 in Canada, 1.4 times more.
Who makes more, a cnc operator or a metal worker?
A metal worker: CA$70,720 a year against CA$52,930 for a cnc operator, 1.3 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate