How much does a plumber make in Canada?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$6,787 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$5,109
- Equals
- $57,900
- Compared with the median pay in Canada
- 1.2 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.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $84,650 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $82,680 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $77,380 |
| 5. Denmark estimate | $61,260 |
| 6. Canada | $57,900 |
| 7. Norway estimate | $56,540 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $149 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- RooferCA$64,420
- Tile installerCA$61,890
- PlastererCA$68,640
- InsulatorCA$78,230
- GlazierCA$62,730
- Hvac mechanicCA$67,080
Frequently asked questions
How much does a plumber make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$6,787 a month, CA$81,440 a year.
How much does a plumber make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$50,940 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$109,300.
Which country pays a plumber the most?
Iceland, with a median of $84,650 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a plumber make more in Canada or in United States?
In United States: $62,820 a year against $57,900 in Canada, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, a plumber or a roofer?
A plumber: CA$81,440 a year against CA$64,420 for a roofer, 1.3 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate