How much does a metal filer make in Canada?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$4,266 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$3,426
- Equals
- $36,390
- 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. Iceland estimate | $71,440 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $68,990 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $68,280 |
| 14. Ireland estimate | $40,070 |
| 15. Canada | $36,390 |
| 16. Cyprus estimate | $31,410 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $397 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Metal casterCA$74,380
- MinersCA$77,480
- Rig drillerCA$79,000
- Stone fabricatorCA$54,080
- Chemical products plant and machine operatorsCA$73,130
- Photo retoucherCA$44,640
- Heat treat operatorCA$58,480
- Corrugator operatorCA$61,020
Frequently asked questions
How much does a metal filer make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$4,266 a month, CA$51,190 a year.
How much does a metal filer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$37,440 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$74,880.
Which country pays a metal filer the most?
Germany, with a median of $51,460 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a metal filer make more in Canada or in United States?
In United States: $47,330 a year against $36,390 in Canada, 1.3 times more.
Who makes more, a metal filer or a metal caster?
A metal caster: CA$74,380 a year against CA$51,190 for a metal filer, 1.5 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate