How much does a forest worker make in Canada?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$4,655 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$3,704
- Equals
- $39,710
- Compared with the median pay in Canada
- 0.8 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 | $64,870 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $64,560 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $48,460 |
| 8. Belgium estimate | $39,780 |
| 9. Canada | $39,710 |
| 10. Ireland estimate | $34,050 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $127 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- GardenerCA$51,410
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forest worker make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$4,655 a month, CA$55,860 a year.
How much does a forest worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$40,690 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$84,760.
Which country pays a forest worker the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $64,870 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a forest worker make more in Canada or in United States?
In United States: $45,250 a year against $39,710 in Canada, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, a forest worker or a gardener?
A forest worker: CA$55,860 a year against CA$51,410 for a gardener, 1.1 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate