How much does a cook make in Canada?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$3,182 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$2,622
- Equals
- $27,150
- Compared with the median pay in Canada
- 0.6 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 | $59,340 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $59,110 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $53,390 |
| 15. Australia | $30,950 |
| 16. Canada | $27,150 |
| 17. France estimate | $26,200 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $323 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Flight attendantCA$55,840
- Rail conductorCA$43,260
- GuideCA$42,560
- WaiterCA$38,480
- BartenderCA$41,600
- HairdresserCA$41,350
- BeauticianCA$41,530
- Household managerCA$48,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$3,182 a month, CA$38,180 a year.
How much does a cook make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$31,760 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$54,000.
Which country pays a cook the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $59,340 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a cook make more in Canada or in United States?
In United States: $38,970 a year against $27,150 in Canada, 1.4 times more.
Who makes more, a cook or a flight attendant?
A flight attendant: CA$55,840 a year against CA$38,180 for a cook, 1.5 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate