How much does an electrical engineer make in Canada?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$8,783 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$6,513
- Equals
- $74,930
- Compared with the median pay in Canada
- 1.6 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 | $127,400 |
| 2. United States | $120,600 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $104,600 |
| 12. Austria estimate | $75,220 |
| 13. Canada | $74,930 |
| 14. Ireland estimate | $74,200 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $457 |
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- Electronic engineerCA$107,900
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- GeologistCA$104,000
- ActuaryCA$100,200
- ZoologistCA$103,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electrical engineer make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$8,783 a month, CA$105,400 a year.
How much does an electrical engineer 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$164,800.
Which country pays an electrical engineer the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $127,400 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an electrical engineer make more in Canada or in United States?
In United States: $120,600 a year against $74,930 in Canada, 1.6 times more.
Who makes more, an electrical engineer or an electronic engineer?
An electronic engineer: CA$107,900 a year against CA$105,400 for an electrical engineer, 1.0 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate