How much does a policy analyst make in Canada?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$4,701 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$3,737
- Equals
- $40,100
- Compared with the median pay in Canada
- 0.8 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Canada ranks among 144 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 | $106,100 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $87,110 |
| 3. United States | $85,970 |
| 22. Italy estimate | $40,400 |
| 23. Canada | $40,100 |
| 24. United Arab Emirates estimate | $35,690 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $381 |
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- Management consultantCA$97,770
- Career coachCA$79,740
- AccountantCA$71,170
- FinancierCA$82,860
- Financial analystCA$82,860
- Marketing specialistCA$84,950
- Public relations professionalsCA$67,220
Frequently asked questions
How much does a policy analyst make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$4,701 a month, CA$56,410 a year.
How much does a policy analyst make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$42,660 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$76,190.
Which country pays a policy analyst the most?
United States, with a median of $85,970 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a policy analyst make more in Canada or in United States?
In United States: $85,970 a year against $40,100 in Canada, 2.1 times more.
Who makes more, a policy analyst or a management consultant?
A management consultant: CA$97,770 a year against CA$56,410 for a policy analyst, 1.7 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate