How much does an executive assistant make in Canada?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$5,627 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$4,337
- Equals
- $48,010
- Compared with the median pay in Canada
- 1.0 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 | $89,320 |
| 2. United States | $76,480 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $72,570 |
| 12. Netherlands estimate | $48,910 |
| 13. Canada | $48,010 |
| 14. United Kingdom | $45,990 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $388 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Office managerCA$68,370
- Legal secretaryCA$57,140
- Medical transcriberCA$52,520
- Finance adviserCA$88,530
- Loan officerCA$72,530
- Accounts clerkCA$58,280
- StatisticianCA$60,490
- Loss adjusterCA$72,800
Frequently asked questions
How much does an executive assistant make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$5,627 a month, CA$67,530 a year.
How much does an executive assistant make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$49,170 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$95,190.
Which country pays an executive assistant the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $89,320 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an executive assistant make more in Canada or in United States?
In United States: $76,480 a year against $48,010 in Canada, 1.6 times more.
Who makes more, an executive assistant or an office manager?
An office manager: CA$68,370 a year against CA$67,530 for an executive assistant, 1.0 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate