How much does a photographer make in Canada?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$4,167 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$3,353
- Equals
- $35,550
- Compared with the median pay in Canada
- 0.7 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. Switzerland estimate | $78,890 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $64,100 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $61,390 |
| 16. United Kingdom estimate | $37,000 |
| 17. Canada | $35,550 |
| 18. Italy estimate | $33,890 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $342 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Set designerCA$62,230
- Museum technicianCA$58,860
- ChefCA$45,070
- Other artistic and cultural associate professionalsCA$60,040
- Legal aideCA$67,570
- Religious workerCA$42,000
- AthleteCA$57,200
- Sport coachCA$45,760
Frequently asked questions
How much does a photographer make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$4,167 a month, CA$50,000 a year.
How much does a photographer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$36,400 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$101,200.
Which country pays a photographer the most?
Australia, with a median of $55,780 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a photographer make more in Canada or in United States?
In United States: $44,660 a year against $35,550 in Canada, 1.3 times more.
Who makes more, a photographer or a set designer?
A set designer: CA$62,230 a year against CA$50,000 for a photographer, 1.2 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate