How much does a shoemaker make in Canada?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$4,047 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$3,264
- Equals
- $34,530
- Compared with the median pay in Canada
- 0.7 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. Iceland estimate | $64,840 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $63,340 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $59,270 |
| 10. Finland estimate | $35,200 |
| 11. Canada | $34,530 |
| 12. United Kingdom | $33,940 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $114 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- TailorCA$39,520
- Fabric cutterCA$53,420
- EmbroidererCA$45,580
- UpholstererCA$46,720
- TannerCA$52,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does a shoemaker make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$4,047 a month, CA$48,570 a year.
How much does a shoemaker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$34,720 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$73,990.
Which country pays a shoemaker the most?
Iceland, with a median of $64,840 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a shoemaker make more in Canada or in United States?
In United States: $37,800 a year against $34,530 in Canada, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, a shoemaker or a tailor?
A shoemaker: CA$48,570 a year against CA$39,520 for a tailor, 1.2 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate