How much does a hunter make in Canada?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$5,038 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$3,957
- Equals
- $42,980
- 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.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $72,170 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $71,920 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $65,870 |
| 10. Austria estimate | $48,170 |
| 11. Canada | $42,980 |
| 12. Sweden estimate | $41,550 |
| 141. Kenya estimate | $74 |
Similar jobs
Skilled agricultural, forestry and fishery workers
- Forest rangerCA$59,830
Frequently asked questions
How much does a hunter make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$5,038 a month, CA$60,460 a year.
How much does a hunter make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$37,550 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$127,800.
Which country pays a hunter the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $72,170 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a hunter make more in Canada or in United States?
In United States: $59,320 a year against $42,980 in Canada, 1.4 times more.
Who makes more, a hunter or a forest ranger?
A hunter: CA$60,460 a year against CA$59,830 for a forest ranger, 1.0 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate