How much does a translator make in Canada?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$6,223 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$4,731
- Equals
- $53,090
- Compared with the median pay in Canada
- 1.1 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 | $92,160 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $75,650 |
| 3. United States | $70,930 |
| 11. Ireland estimate | $53,670 |
| 12. Canada | $53,090 |
| 13. United Kingdom | $52,820 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $331 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Medical writerCA$74,530
- JournalistCA$74,400
- LawyerCA$124,300
- JudgeCA$215,400
- Museum curatorCA$79,620
- LibrarianCA$85,720
- EconomistCA$100,000
- AnthropologistCA$83,200
Frequently asked questions
How much does a translator make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$6,223 a month, CA$74,680 a year.
How much does a translator make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$44,440 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$112,600.
Which country pays a translator the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $92,160 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a translator make more in Canada or in United States?
In United States: $70,930 a year against $53,090 in Canada, 1.3 times more.
Who makes more, a translator or a medical writer?
A translator: CA$74,680 a year against CA$74,530 for a medical writer, 1.0 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate