How much does a paper maker make in Canada?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$5,117 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$4,008
- Equals
- $43,650
- Compared with the median pay in Canada
- 0.9 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 | $74,290 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $71,740 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $71,010 |
| 10. Finland estimate | $43,980 |
| 11. Canada | $43,650 |
| 12. Austria estimate | $42,210 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $412 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Sawmill operatorCA$56,040
- MinersCA$77,480
- Rig drillerCA$79,000
- Stone fabricatorCA$54,080
- Metal casterCA$74,380
- Metal filerCA$51,190
- Chemical products plant and machine operatorsCA$73,130
- Photo retoucherCA$44,640
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paper maker make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$5,117 a month, CA$61,400 a year.
How much does a paper maker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$40,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$79,790.
Which country pays a paper maker the most?
Iceland, with a median of $74,290 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a paper maker make more in Canada or in United States?
In United States: $49,640 a year against $43,650 in Canada, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, a paper maker or a sawmill operator?
A paper maker: CA$61,400 a year against CA$56,040 for a sawmill operator, 1.1 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate