How much does a tailor make in Canada?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$3,293 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$2,705
- Equals
- $28,100
- 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 | $57,450 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $56,120 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $52,520 |
| 13. Netherlands estimate | $28,660 |
| 14. Canada | $28,100 |
| 15. Sweden estimate | $26,970 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $101 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Fabric cutterCA$53,420
- EmbroidererCA$45,580
- UpholstererCA$46,720
- TannerCA$52,000
- ShoemakerCA$48,570
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tailor make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$3,293 a month, CA$39,520 a year.
How much does a tailor make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$32,240 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$54,080.
Which country pays a tailor the most?
Iceland, with a median of $57,450 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a tailor make more in Canada or in United States?
In United States: $41,640 a year against $28,100 in Canada, 1.5 times more.
Who makes more, a tailor or a fabric cutter?
A fabric cutter: CA$53,420 a year against CA$39,520 for a tailor, 1.4 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate