How much does a construction worker make in Canada?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$4,240 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$3,407
- Equals
- $36,180
- 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. Switzerland estimate | $66,190 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $65,880 |
| 3. Australia | $56,950 |
| 10. United Kingdom | $39,640 |
| 11. Canada | $36,180 |
| 12. Ireland estimate | $34,750 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $130 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Mining assistantCA$67,600
- Civils workerCA$65,470
- Picker and packerCA$36,870
- Factory labourerCA$46,350
- Hand and pedal vehicle driversCA$32,870
- Fiacre driverCA$32,870
- Warehouse workerCA$66,840
- Shelf stackerCA$44,250
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction worker make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$4,240 a month, CA$50,890 a year.
How much does a construction worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$37,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$79,190.
Which country pays a construction worker the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $66,190 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a construction worker make more in Canada or in United States?
In United States: $46,580 a year against $36,180 in Canada, 1.3 times more.
Who makes more, a construction worker or a mining assistant?
A mining assistant: CA$67,600 a year against CA$50,890 for a construction worker, 1.3 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate