How much does an upholsterer make in Canada?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$3,893 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$3,150
- Equals
- $33,210
- Compared with the median pay in Canada
- 0.7 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 | $66,870 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $65,320 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $61,130 |
| 14. Netherlands estimate | $33,360 |
| 15. Canada | $33,210 |
| 16. Sweden estimate | $31,390 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $118 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- TailorCA$39,520
- Fabric cutterCA$53,420
- EmbroidererCA$45,580
- TannerCA$52,000
- ShoemakerCA$48,570
Frequently asked questions
How much does an upholsterer make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$3,893 a month, CA$46,720 a year.
How much does an upholsterer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$37,420 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$64,480.
Which country pays an upholsterer the most?
United States, with a median of $46,340 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an upholsterer make more in Canada or in United States?
In United States: $46,340 a year against $33,210 in Canada, 1.4 times more.
Who makes more, an upholsterer or a tailor?
An upholsterer: CA$46,720 a year against CA$39,520 for a tailor, 1.2 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate