How much does a set designer make in Canada?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$5,186 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$4,052
- Equals
- $44,240
- Compared with the median pay in Canada
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Canada ranks among 143 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 | $80,280 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $65,230 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $62,470 |
| 12. Qatar estimate | $44,360 |
| 13. Canada | $44,240 |
| 14. Netherlands estimate | $43,960 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $348 |
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- PhotographerCA$50,000
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- ChefCA$45,070
- Other artistic and cultural associate professionalsCA$60,040
- Legal aideCA$67,570
- Religious workerCA$42,000
- AthleteCA$57,200
- Sport coachCA$45,760
Frequently asked questions
How much does a set designer make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$5,186 a month, CA$62,230 a year.
How much does a set designer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$37,710 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$100,600.
Which country pays a set designer the most?
United Kingdom, with a median of $49,450 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a set designer make more in Canada or in United States?
In United States: $48,970 a year against $44,240 in Canada, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, a set designer or a photographer?
A set designer: CA$62,230 a year against CA$50,000 for a photographer, 1.2 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate