Welcome to MyWage Canada, part of WageIndicator. On this website, you can access information on Minimum Wages, Public Sector Wages, and VIP Salaries. You can also take a look at our Labour Law World Map and the Labour Rights Index. Head over to our Career section to learn about different jobs, their responsibilities, and compensation, as well as for tips on finding and getting jobs. See whether you earn enough with our Salary Check.
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Salary Survey
The price of goods such as food, clothing and transport goes up every single year. Take our unique Cost of Living survey and find out about wages in Canada.
News
25 March 2024 - Following a recent settlement in the USA where the National Agency of Realtors had to pay millions as a result of claims of artificially inflating prices, a similar conclusion is hoped for in Canada’s case. With a class-action lawsuit filed in January against the Canadian Real Estate Association, many Canadians are optimistic that housing prices will lower, making buying, selling and renting cheaper than in recent years. To find out how this lawsuit might impact living wages, click the link here.
Gender Pay Gap in the workplace
The Gender Pay Gap refers to the average difference between the remuneration for men and women who are working. What is the difference in the pay of the public and private sector? What are female and male sectors? How to negotiate a fair salary? Read about Gender and Jobs.
Jobs and Pay
With two years of experience, in Canada, the average salary of an architect is $58,000 per year, while the average salary of an accountant is $49,500 per year. Architects design and plan the construction of buildings and structures. On the other hand, accountants are responsible for managing financial records and analyzing financial data. The difference in average salaries between architects and accountants with two years of experience may reflect variations in demand, education requirements, and market conditions within their respective industries. For more information based on this topic, visit our salary check section.
Gig work in Canada
Over one in ten Canadians have worked or are working as gig workers. The demand for gig workers has risen in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the existing laws have yet to keep pace with this evolving landscape. In Canada, gig workers, often immigrants, face the challenge of earning a living wage. Cab drivers, for instance, earn less than the minimum wage and rely on tips to bridge the wage gap. Gig work is yet to be regulated by the government in Canada, but there are a few positives to look out for. Learn more about gig work and its laws in Canada.
Jobs and Salaries
Have you ever wondered how much a child care worker is paid? Child care workers provide care and supervision to children in residential homes, as well as before and after-school, vacation, and daycare centres. Find out more about the Job Responsibilities and Salaries of Child Care Workers in Canada.
- Wouldn’t it be great to know what your colleague is earning? Find out by filling in our Salary Survey
- Equal pay: Myth or fact?
Did you know that the minimum wage in British Columbia for young workers is the same as for adult workers unless specified otherwise? For general workers it is $15.20 per hour. Know more about minimum wages in Canada
Living Wages
A Living Wage is essential for a decent standard of living. Find out what your Living Wage should be in your region and in your country.