How much does a sewing machine operator make in Canada?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$3,120 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$2,576
- Equals
- $26,620
- Compared with the median pay in Canada
- 0.6 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 | $56,220 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $54,290 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $53,740 |
| 15. Australia | $30,890 |
| 16. Canada | $26,620 |
| 17. Spain estimate | $25,590 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $312 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Winder operatorCA$47,010
- Textile machine operatorCA$40,060
- Fabric dyerCA$47,010
- Gluing operatorCA$37,440
- Laundry workerCA$40,560
Frequently asked questions
How much does a sewing machine operator make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$3,120 a month, CA$37,440 a year.
How much does a sewing machine operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$31,820 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$47,840.
Which country pays a sewing machine operator the most?
Iceland, with a median of $56,220 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a sewing machine operator make more in Canada or in United States?
In United States: $36,670 a year against $26,620 in Canada, 1.4 times more.
Who makes more, a sewing machine operator or a winder operator?
A winder operator: CA$47,010 a year against CA$37,440 for a sewing machine operator, 1.3 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate