How much does a petty officer make in Canada?
CA$73,820a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$6,152 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$4,683
- Equals
- $52,480
- Compared with the median pay in Canada
- 1.1 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Canada ranks among 110 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
What non-commissioned armed forces officers earn in Canada
Lowest 10%: CA$50,680Median: CA$73,820Highest 10%: CA$95,560
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $129,500 |
| 2. Norway estimate | $98,680 |
| 3. Austria estimate | $89,530 |
| 12. Luxembourg estimate | $52,620 |
| 13. Canada | $52,480 |
| 14. United Arab Emirates estimate | $52,080 |
| 110. Gambia estimate | $613 |
Similar jobs
Armed forces occupations
Frequently asked questions
How much does a petty officer make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$6,152 a month, CA$73,820 a year.
How much does a petty officer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$50,680 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$95,560.
Which country pays a petty officer the most?
Canada, with a median of $52,480 a year before tax, according to our data.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate