How much does a meter reader make in Canada?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$3,813 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$3,091
- Equals
- $32,530
- 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. Switzerland estimate | $61,420 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $61,130 |
| 3. Germany | $57,380 |
| 9. Belgium estimate | $37,670 |
| 10. Canada | $32,530 |
| 11. Ireland estimate | $32,240 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $120 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- CourierCA$43,260
- Odd job personsCA$47,180
- Gym workerCA$46,070
Frequently asked questions
How much does a meter reader make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$3,813 a month, CA$45,760 a year.
How much does a meter reader make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$32,240 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$83,200.
Which country pays a meter reader the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $61,420 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a meter reader make more in Canada or in United States?
In United States: $47,750 a year against $32,530 in Canada, 1.5 times more.
Who makes more, a meter reader or a courier?
A meter reader: CA$45,760 a year against CA$43,260 for a courier, 1.1 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate