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How much does a tanner make in Canada?

CA$52,000a year

This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$4,333 a month.

Approx. take-home per month
CA$3,476
Equals
$36,970
Compared with the median pay in Canada
0.8 times
Data from
2025

Where Canada ranks among 143 countries

1.0 k $2.0 k $5.0 k $10 k $20 k $50 k $100 k $IcelandPalauUzbekistanKenyaCanada, rank 11

Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.

What pelt dressers, tanners and fellmongers earn in Canada
Lowest 10%: CA$35,360Median: CA$52,000Highest 10%: CA$70,720

In other countries

Median gross salary a year, in dollars.

1. Iceland estimate$69,660
2. Belgium estimate$68,050
3. Switzerland estimate$63,680
10. Finland estimate$37,820
11. Canada$36,970
12. Austria estimate$36,390
143. Kenya estimate$123
Compare pelt dressers, tanners and fellmongers in 143 countries

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a tanner make a month in Canada?

The median gross salary is CA$4,333 a month, CA$52,000 a year.

How much does a tanner make starting out and with experience?

The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$35,360 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$70,720.

Which country pays a tanner the most?

Iceland, with a median of $69,660 a year before tax, according to our data.

Does a tanner make more in Canada or in United States?

In Canada: $36,970 a year against $36,270 in United States, 1.0 times more.

Who makes more, a tanner or a tailor?

A tanner: CA$52,000 a year against CA$39,520 for a tailor, 1.3 times more.

Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate