How much does a switchboard operator make in Canada?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$3,640 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$2,962
- Equals
- $31,050
- 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. Switzerland estimate | $80,610 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $60,980 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $60,450 |
| 18. Italy estimate | $33,060 |
| 19. Canada | $31,050 |
| 20. France estimate | $28,360 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $542 |
Similar jobs
Clerical support workers
- Travel agentCA$45,900
- Customer service clerkCA$45,760
- Hotel receptionistCA$39,520
- Survey enumeratorCA$45,760
- TellerCA$46,800
- CroupierCA$49,230
- Debt collectorCA$58,660
Frequently asked questions
How much does a switchboard operator make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$3,640 a month, CA$43,680 a year.
How much does a switchboard operator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$33,800 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$60,320.
Which country pays a switchboard operator the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $80,610 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a switchboard operator make more in Canada or in United States?
In United States: $38,910 a year against $31,050 in Canada, 1.3 times more.
Who makes more, a switchboard operator or a travel agent?
A travel agent: CA$45,900 a year against CA$43,680 for a switchboard operator, 1.1 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate