How much does a commodity trader make in Canada?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$5,517 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$4,265
- Equals
- $47,070
- Compared with the median pay in Canada
- 1.0 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Canada ranks among 143 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 | $105,400 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $85,630 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $82,000 |
| 16. Sweden estimate | $50,370 |
| 17. Canada | $47,070 |
| 18. Italy estimate | $45,270 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $457 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Insurance sellerCA$68,580
- Sales representativeCA$70,080
- BuyerCA$68,700
- Finance adviserCA$88,530
- Loan officerCA$72,530
- Accounts clerkCA$58,280
- StatisticianCA$60,490
- Loss adjusterCA$72,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does a commodity trader make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$5,517 a month, CA$66,210 a year.
How much does a commodity trader make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$42,380 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$123,200.
Which country pays a commodity trader the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $105,400 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a commodity trader make more in Canada or in United States?
In United States: $75,260 a year against $47,070 in Canada, 1.6 times more.
Who makes more, a commodity trader or an insurance seller?
An insurance seller: CA$68,580 a year against CA$66,210 for a commodity trader, 1.0 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate