How much does a musician make in Canada?
CA$34,430a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$2,870 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$2,391
- Equals
- $24,480
- Compared with the median pay in Canada
- 0.5 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.
What musicians, singers and composers earn in Canada
Lowest 10%: CA$32,870Median: CA$34,430Highest 10%: CA$87,750
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $92,810 |
| 2. Switzerland estimate | $89,240 |
| 3. Germany | $78,620 |
| 29. Saudi Arabia estimate | $25,120 |
| 30. Canada | $24,480 |
| 31. Bahamas estimate | $23,690 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $320 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- ArtistCA$61,510
- Ballet dancerCA$71,880
- Art directorCA$85,340
- ActorCA$50,190
- AnnouncerCA$66,160
Frequently asked questions
How much does a musician make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$2,870 a month, CA$34,430 a year.
How much does a musician make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$32,870 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$87,750.
Which country pays a musician the most?
United States, with a median of $92,810 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a musician make more in Canada or in United States?
In United States: $92,810 a year against $24,480 in Canada, 3.8 times more.
Who makes more, a musician or an artist?
An artist: CA$61,510 a year against CA$34,430 for a musician, 1.8 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate