How much does a proofreader make in Canada?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$4,952 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$3,902
- Equals
- $42,250
- Compared with the median pay in Canada
- 0.9 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. Switzerland estimate | $83,230 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $62,960 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $62,410 |
| 11. Netherlands estimate | $44,110 |
| 12. Canada | $42,250 |
| 13. Australia | $41,650 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $560 |
Similar jobs
Clerical support workers
- Library assistantCA$51,540
- Mail carrierCA$52,500
- File clerkCA$61,910
- Personnel clerksCA$57,990
- Clerical support workers not elsewhere classifiedCA$50,330
Frequently asked questions
How much does a proofreader make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$4,952 a month, CA$59,430 a year.
How much does a proofreader make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$42,600 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$81,120.
Which country pays a proofreader the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $83,230 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a proofreader make more in Canada or in United States?
In United States: $51,120 a year against $42,250 in Canada, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, a proofreader or a library assistant?
A proofreader: CA$59,430 a year against CA$51,540 for a library assistant, 1.2 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate