How much does a guide make in Canada?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$3,547 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$2,893
- Equals
- $30,260
- Compared with the median pay in Canada
- 0.6 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. Switzerland estimate | $62,680 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $62,440 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $56,390 |
| 15. Germany estimate | $32,040 |
| 16. Canada | $30,260 |
| 17. France estimate | $27,670 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $341 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- Flight attendantCA$55,840
- Rail conductorCA$43,260
- CookCA$38,180
- WaiterCA$38,480
- BartenderCA$41,600
- HairdresserCA$41,350
- BeauticianCA$41,530
- Household managerCA$48,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a guide make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$3,547 a month, CA$42,560 a year.
How much does a guide make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$34,320 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$60,320.
Which country pays a guide the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $62,680 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a guide make more in Canada or in United States?
In United States: $48,580 a year against $30,260 in Canada, 1.6 times more.
Who makes more, a guide or a flight attendant?
A flight attendant: CA$55,840 a year against CA$42,560 for a guide, 1.3 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate