How much does a registered nurse make in Canada?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$8,239 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$6,131
- Equals
- $70,290
- Compared with the median pay in Canada
- 1.5 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 | $110,700 |
| 2. United States | $102,500 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $90,870 |
| 7. Denmark estimate | $71,290 |
| 8. Canada | $70,290 |
| 9. Norway estimate | $67,990 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $397 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- MidwifeCA$128,000
- DoctorCA$282,100
- Specialist doctorCA$365,200
- Paramedical practitionersCA$128,000
- VeterinarianCA$124,800
- DentistCA$110,000
- PharmacistCA$115,400
- Public health inspectorCA$90,360
Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$8,239 a month, CA$98,870 a year.
How much does a registered nurse make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$66,300 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$123,800.
Which country pays a registered nurse the most?
United States, with a median of $102,500 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a registered nurse make more in Canada or in United States?
In United States: $102,500 a year against $70,290 in Canada, 1.5 times more.
Who makes more, a registered nurse or a midwife?
A midwife: CA$128,000 a year against CA$98,870 for a registered nurse, 1.3 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate