How much does a welder make in Canada?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is CA$5,200 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- CA$4,061
- Equals
- $44,360
- Compared with the median pay in Canada
- 0.9 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 | $79,970 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $78,120 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $73,110 |
| 10. United Kingdom | $47,310 |
| 11. Canada | $44,360 |
| 12. Luxembourg estimate | $44,140 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $141 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Metal molderCA$52,000
- MetalworkerCA$86,390
- Steel erectorCA$77,790
- RiggerCA$74,730
- Metal workerCA$70,720
- Cnc operatorCA$52,930
- Auto mechanicCA$56,320
- Aircraft technicianCA$81,120
Frequently asked questions
How much does a welder make a month in Canada?
The median gross salary is CA$5,200 a month, CA$62,400 a year.
How much does a welder make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around CA$45,760 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than CA$97,760.
Which country pays a welder the most?
Iceland, with a median of $79,970 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a welder make more in Canada or in United States?
In United States: $53,340 a year against $44,360 in Canada, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, a welder or a metal molder?
A welder: CA$62,400 a year against CA$52,000 for a metal molder, 1.2 times more.
Source: Government of Canada (Job Bank, ESDC), wages by occupation 2025. How we calculate