How much does a military officer make in Canada?
CA$115,200a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$9,601 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$7,071
- Equals
- $81,910
- Compared with the median pay in Canada
- 1.7 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Canada ranks among 111 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
What commissioned armed forces officers earn in Canada
Lowest 10%: CA$75,280Median: CA$115,200Highest 10%: CA$163,800
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $156,500 |
| 2. Norway estimate | $119,200 |
| 3. Australia | $119,100 |
| 6. Finland estimate | $89,620 |
| 7. Canada | $81,910 |
| 8. Netherlands estimate | $78,410 |
| 111. Gambia estimate | $741 |
Similar jobs
Armed forces occupations
Frequently asked questions
How much does a military officer make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$9,601 a month, CA$115,200 a year.
How much does a military officer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$75,280 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$163,800.
Which country pays a military officer the most?
Australia, with a median of $119,100 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a military officer make more in Canada or in Australia?
In Australia: $119,100 a year against $81,910 in Canada, 1.5 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate