How much does a paramedic make in Canada?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$6,587 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$4,974
- Equals
- $56,190
- Compared with the median pay in Canada
- 1.2 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Canada ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $100,400 |
| 2. Australia | $86,400 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $81,580 |
| 11. Belgium estimate | $57,980 |
| 12. Canada | $56,190 |
| 13. Qatar estimate | $55,480 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $436 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Dental hygienistCA$86,110
- Health records clerkCA$63,460
- Community health workerCA$89,610
- OpticianCA$59,280
- Therapy assistantCA$32,870
- Quality inspectorCA$82,420
- Health screenerCA$64,300
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paramedic make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$6,587 a month, CA$79,040 a year.
How much does a paramedic make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$53,170 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$101,900.
Which country pays a paramedic the most?
Australia, with a median of $86,400 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a paramedic make more in Canada or in United States?
In Canada: $56,190 a year against $50,240 in United States, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, a paramedic or a dental hygienist?
A dental hygienist: CA$86,110 a year against CA$79,040 for a paramedic, 1.1 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate