How much does a draughtsperson make in Canada?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$5,316 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$4,135
- Equals
- $45,350
- Compared with the median pay in Canada
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Canada ranks among 143 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 | $94,460 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $76,750 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $73,500 |
| 15. Finland estimate | $46,420 |
| 16. Canada | $45,350 |
| 17. Sweden estimate | $45,140 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $410 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Wind technicianCA$63,500
- Technical aideCA$79,000
- Mechanical engineering technicianCA$79,340
- Chemical engineering technicianCA$95,680
- MetallurgistCA$76,370
- Laser technicianCA$76,650
Frequently asked questions
How much does a draughtsperson make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$5,316 a month, CA$63,790 a year.
How much does a draughtsperson make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$43,160 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$101,200.
Which country pays a draughtsperson the most?
Australia, with a median of $72,300 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a draughtsperson make more in Canada or in United States?
In United States: $67,860 a year against $45,350 in Canada, 1.5 times more.
Who makes more, a draughtsperson or a technical aide?
A technical aide: CA$79,000 a year against CA$63,790 for a draughtsperson, 1.2 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate