How much does a rigger make in Canada?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$6,227 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$4,733
- Equals
- $53,120
- Compared with the median pay in Canada
- 1.1 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 | $90,070 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $87,990 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $82,340 |
| 9. Ireland estimate | $54,920 |
| 10. Canada | $53,120 |
| 11. Luxembourg estimate | $49,710 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $159 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Metal molderCA$52,000
- WelderCA$62,400
- MetalworkerCA$86,390
- Steel erectorCA$77,790
- Metal workerCA$70,720
- Cnc operatorCA$52,930
- Auto mechanicCA$56,320
- Aircraft technicianCA$81,120
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rigger make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$6,227 a month, CA$74,730 a year.
How much does a rigger make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$47,540 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$97,690.
Which country pays a rigger the most?
Iceland, with a median of $90,070 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a rigger make more in Canada or in United States?
In United States: $62,640 a year against $53,120 in Canada, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, a rigger or a metal molder?
A rigger: CA$74,730 a year against CA$52,000 for a metal molder, 1.4 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate