How much does a print operator make in Canada?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$4,057 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$3,271
- Equals
- $34,610
- Compared with the median pay in Canada
- 0.7 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 | $70,980 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $69,340 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $64,890 |
| 14. Netherlands estimate | $35,410 |
| 15. Canada | $34,610 |
| 16. Sweden estimate | $33,320 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $125 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Prepress technicianCA$50,520
- Bindery workerCA$45,760
- Watch makerCA$48,630
- JewellerCA$46,700
- Sign installerCA$72,720
- Carpet workerCA$48,570
Frequently asked questions
How much does a print operator make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$4,057 a month, CA$48,690 a year.
How much does a print operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$36,990 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$68,150.
Which country pays a print operator the most?
Iceland, with a median of $70,980 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a print operator make more in Canada or in United States?
In United States: $45,780 a year against $34,610 in Canada, 1.3 times more.
Who makes more, a print operator or a prepress technician?
A prepress technician: CA$50,520 a year against CA$48,690 for a print operator, 1.0 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate