How much does an economist make in Canada?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$8,334 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$6,197
- Equals
- $71,100
- Compared with the median pay in Canada
- 1.5 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. United States | $124,700 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $122,000 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $100,100 |
| 12. United Kingdom | $71,400 |
| 13. Canada | $71,100 |
| 14. Ireland estimate | $71,030 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $438 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- AnthropologistCA$83,200
- HistorianCA$88,160
- PsychologistCA$100,200
- Social workerCA$71,670
- Religious professionalsCA$57,870
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economist make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$8,334 a month, CA$100,000 a year.
How much does an economist make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$69,990 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$149,300.
Which country pays an economist the most?
United States, with a median of $124,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an economist make more in Canada or in United States?
In United States: $124,700 a year against $71,100 in Canada, 1.8 times more.
Who makes more, an economist or an anthropologist?
An economist: CA$100,000 a year against CA$83,200 for an anthropologist, 1.2 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate