How much does a data administrator make in Canada?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$7,084 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$5,318
- Equals
- $60,440
- Compared with the median pay in Canada
- 1.3 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Canada ranks among 144 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 | $115,100 |
| 2. United States | $113,100 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $94,460 |
| 13. Netherlands estimate | $65,400 |
| 14. Canada | $60,440 |
| 15. Finland estimate | $59,710 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $413 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Networks engineerCA$109,200
- Database and network professionals not elsewhere classifiedCA$92,640
- Systems analystCA$103,000
- Software developerCA$91,980
- Software programmerCA$92,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does a data administrator make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$7,084 a month, CA$85,010 a year.
How much does a data administrator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$52,000 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$126,900.
Which country pays a data administrator the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $115,100 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a data administrator make more in Canada or in United States?
In United States: $113,100 a year against $60,440 in Canada, 1.9 times more.
Who makes more, a data administrator or a networks engineer?
A networks engineer: CA$109,200 a year against CA$85,010 for a data administrator, 1.3 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate