How much does an urban planner make in Canada?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$8,710 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$6,462
- Equals
- $74,310
- Compared with the median pay in Canada
- 1.5 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Canada ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $110,700 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $90,840 |
| 3. United States | $89,320 |
| 5. Germany | $77,610 |
| 6. Canada | $74,310 |
| 7. Qatar estimate | $74,060 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $397 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- ArchitectCA$81,000
- Landscape architectCA$85,010
- Product designerCA$62,970
- SurveyorCA$85,640
- UX designerCA$69,820
Frequently asked questions
How much does an urban planner make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$8,710 a month, CA$104,500 a year.
How much does an urban planner make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$66,510 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$152,800.
Which country pays an urban planner the most?
United States, with a median of $89,320 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an urban planner make more in Canada or in United States?
In United States: $89,320 a year against $74,310 in Canada, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, an urban planner or an architect?
An urban planner: CA$104,500 a year against CA$81,000 for an architect, 1.3 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate