How much does a librarian make in Canada?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$7,143 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$5,360
- Equals
- $60,940
- Compared with the median pay in Canada
- 1.3 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 | $99,450 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $81,640 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $71,150 |
| 8. Norway estimate | $61,080 |
| 9. Canada | $60,940 |
| 10. Belgium estimate | $58,750 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $357 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Museum curatorCA$79,620
- LawyerCA$124,300
- JudgeCA$215,400
- EconomistCA$100,000
- AnthropologistCA$83,200
- HistorianCA$88,160
- PsychologistCA$100,200
- Social workerCA$71,670
Frequently asked questions
How much does a librarian make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$7,143 a month, CA$85,720 a year.
How much does a librarian make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$48,010 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$141,200.
Which country pays a librarian the most?
Germany, with a median of $68,760 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a librarian make more in Canada or in United States?
In United States: $68,270 a year against $60,940 in Canada, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, a librarian or a museum curator?
A librarian: CA$85,720 a year against CA$79,620 for a museum curator, 1.1 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate