How much does a signalman make in Canada?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$6,283 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$4,771
- Equals
- $53,600
- Compared with the median pay in Canada
- 1.1 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 | $89,200 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $86,140 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $85,250 |
| 9. Sweden estimate | $59,830 |
| 10. Canada | $53,600 |
| 11. Germany | $52,900 |
| 143. Nigeria estimate | $495 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Train driverCA$97,510
- Taxi driverCA$48,340
- Bus driverCA$48,880
- Truck driverCA$54,950
- Farm equipment operatorCA$65,170
- Earthmoving and related plant operatorsCA$67,600
- Crane operatorsCA$66,260
- Ships’ deck crews and related workersCA$58,050
Frequently asked questions
How much does a signalman make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$6,283 a month, CA$75,400 a year.
How much does a signalman make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$46,010 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$96,890.
Which country pays a signalman the most?
United States, with a median of $76,490 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a signalman make more in Canada or in United States?
In United States: $76,490 a year against $53,600 in Canada, 1.4 times more.
Who makes more, a signalman or a train driver?
A train driver: CA$97,510 a year against CA$75,400 for a signalman, 1.3 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate