How much does a forest ranger make in Canada?
CA$59,830a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$4,986 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$3,924
- Equals
- $42,540
- Compared with the median pay in Canada
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Canada ranks among 141 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
What forestry and related workers earn in Canada
Lowest 10%: CA$42,020Median: CA$59,830Highest 10%: CA$83,310
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $72,250 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $72,010 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $65,950 |
| 11. Austria estimate | $48,230 |
| 12. Canada | $42,540 |
| 13. Sweden estimate | $41,600 |
| 141. Kenya estimate | $74 |
Similar jobs
Skilled agricultural, forestry and fishery workers
- HunterCA$60,460
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forest ranger make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$4,986 a month, CA$59,830 a year.
How much does a forest ranger make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$42,020 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$83,310.
Which country pays a forest ranger the most?
Germany, with a median of $54,710 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a forest ranger make more in Canada or in United States?
In United States: $49,750 a year against $42,540 in Canada, 1.2 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate