How much does a grader make in Canada?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$4,113 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$3,313
- Equals
- $35,090
- Compared with the median pay in Canada
- 0.7 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Canada ranks among 144 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. Iceland estimate | $74,940 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $73,200 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $68,500 |
| 15. Sweden estimate | $35,180 |
| 16. Canada | $35,090 |
| 17. Israel estimate | $27,990 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $132 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- BlasterCA$78,000
- Pest control technicianCA$52,640
- Craft and related workers not elsewhere classifiedCA$41,600
- ButcherCA$41,680
- Pastry cookCA$36,400
- Cheese makerCA$83,200
- Coffee tasterCA$62,400
- Tobacco dryerCA$52,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does a grader make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$4,113 a month, CA$49,360 a year.
How much does a grader make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$37,920 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$69,950.
Which country pays a grader the most?
Iceland, with a median of $74,940 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a grader make more in Canada or in United States?
In United States: $48,570 a year against $35,090 in Canada, 1.4 times more.
Who makes more, a grader or a blaster?
A blaster: CA$78,000 a year against CA$49,360 for a grader, 1.6 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate