Quick Read
- The average salary in Canada is about Rs.46.8 lakh yearly.
- Software developers earn a median Rs.3,211 per hour.
- International bachelor’s graduates working full time earned Rs.34.73 lakh median.
- Indian degree graduates need CLB 7 for a PGWP.
- Indian students may work 24 hours weekly off campus.
What is the Average salary in Canada in 2027-28?
The average salary in Canada works out to about Rs.46.79 lakh (CAD 70,051) a year, using Statistics Canada’s July 2026 payroll data. That comes from average weekly earnings of Rs.89,975 (CAD 1,347.14), up 3.2% on a year earlier, multiplied by 52 weeks.
Treat this as a ceiling for a fresher, not a starting point. It covers every employee, including part-timers and overtime, and average hours were 33.4 a week. It is a payroll average, not a full-time contract salary.
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| Measure | INR | CAD | Source and period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weekly earnings | Rs.89,975 | 1,347.14 | StatCan payroll survey, July 2026 |
| Average yearly (weekly x 52) | Rs.46.79 lakh | 70,051 | Our calculation from the above |
| Average monthly, before tax | Rs.3.90 lakh | 5,838 | Our calculation from the above |
| Average hourly wage | Rs.2,514 | 37.64 | StatCan Labour Force Survey, Sept 2026 |
| Median hourly wage | Rs.2,070 | 31.00 | Labour Force Survey, Aug 2026 |
The median matters more than the average for planning, because a few very high earners pull the average up. These are the latest published figures, not forecasts. For a 2027-28 intake, use them as a baseline and expect them to move.
Exchange rate used: Rs.66.79 per CAD. Verify the current rate before finalising your budget.
Counselor insight: Parents often anchor on the Rs.46.79 lakh headline when judging a loan. Use the new-graduate figures later in this guide for repayment planning, because freshers earn below the average salary in Canada.
Average Salary in Canada by province in INR
Alberta and Ontario lead the provinces on the average salary in Canada, at Rs.48.61 lakh (CAD 72,780) and Rs.48.32 lakh (CAD 72,342) a year. The territories sit above every province. The table uses StatCan's July 2026 seasonally adjusted weekly earnings multiplied by 52, so it describes all employees, not graduates.
| Province or territory | Yearly, INR | Yearly, CAD | Weekly, CAD | 12-month change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nunavut | Rs.64.07 lakh | 95,924 | 1,844.70 | +2.3% |
| Northwest Territories | Rs.63.26 lakh | 94,712 | 1,821.38 | +4.8% |
| Yukon | Rs.52.24 lakh | 78,222 | 1,504.26 | +1.1% |
| Alberta | Rs.48.61 lakh | 72,780 | 1,399.61 | +2.5% |
| Ontario | Rs.48.32 lakh | 72,342 | 1,391.19 | +3.6% |
| British Columbia | Rs.47.12 lakh | 70,553 | 1,356.78 | +4.4% |
| Canada | Rs.46.79 lakh | 70,051 | 1,347.14 | +3.2% |
| Saskatchewan | Rs.46.03 lakh | 68,912 | 1,325.24 | +4.4% |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Rs.45.77 lakh | 68,535 | 1,317.98 | +1.7% |
| Quebec | Rs.44.45 lakh | 66,558 | 1,279.96 | +1.9% |
| New Brunswick | Rs.43.83 lakh | 65,618 | 1,261.88 | +5.3% |
| Nova Scotia | Rs.42.68 lakh | 63,903 | 1,228.91 | +5.6% |
| Manitoba | Rs.42.27 lakh | 63,290 | 1,217.11 | +3.1% |
| Prince Edward Island | Rs.41.95 lakh | 62,815 | 1,207.99 | +4.1% |
Exchange rate used: Rs.66.79 per CAD. Verify the current rate before finalising your budget.
Counselor insight: A province's average mixes every job, so check the wage for your own field before choosing where to study. A software developer's median in British Columbia is Rs.3,500 (CAD 52.40) per hour against Rs.2,740 (CAD 41.03) in Manitoba, so the ranking changes by occupation.
Average Salary in Canada by Job: Government wage data in INR
A software developer's median wage is Rs.3,211 (CAD 48.08) an hour, about Rs.66.79 lakh (CAD 100,006) a year at 2,080 hours. These figures come from Job Bank, the federal wage database, last updated on Nov 19, 2025. They describe people already working in each occupation, so a fresher should expect the lower half of each range.
| Occupation (NOC) | Low, per hour | Median, per hour | High, per hour | Median, per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software developer (21232) | Rs.2,004 (CAD 30.00) | Rs.3,211 (CAD 48.08) | Rs.5,137 (CAD 76.92) | Rs.66.79 lakh (CAD 100,006) |
| Mechanical engineer (21301) | Rs.2,004 (CAD 30.00) | Rs.3,050 (CAD 45.67) | Rs.4,842 (CAD 72.49) | Rs.63.45 lakh (CAD 94,994) |
| Registered nurse (31301) | Rs.2,004 (CAD 30.00) | Rs.2,890 (CAD 43.27) | Rs.3,631 (CAD 54.37) | Rs.60.11 lakh (CAD 90,002) |
The province changes the answer. Here are the medians per hour for two of these jobs.
| Province | Software developer | Registered nurse |
|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | Rs.3,500 (CAD 52.40) | Rs.3,178 (CAD 47.58) |
| Alberta | Rs.3,211 (CAD 48.08) | Rs.3,173 (CAD 47.50) |
| Ontario | Rs.3,211 (CAD 48.08) | Rs.2,805 (CAD 42.00) |
| Saskatchewan | Rs.3,210 (CAD 48.07) | Rs.3,148 (CAD 47.13) |
| Quebec | Rs.3,050 (CAD 45.67) | Rs.2,672 (CAD 40.00) |
| New Brunswick | Rs.3,050 (CAD 45.67) | Rs.2,990 (CAD 44.77) |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Rs.2,922 (CAD 43.75) | Rs.2,939 (CAD 44.00) |
| Manitoba | Rs.2,740 (CAD 41.03) | Rs.3,006 (CAD 45.00) |
| Nova Scotia | Rs.2,730 (CAD 40.87) | Rs.2,772 (CAD 41.50) |
| Prince Edward Island | Rs.2,569 (CAD 38.46) | Rs.2,805 (CAD 42.00) |
The software developer rows use Job Bank's 2023-2024 reference period. Nursing assumes you are licensed by the provincial regulator, which is a separate step from a work permit.
Counselor insight: Pick two or three target job titles and read the exact Job Bank wage page for your province before you decide your loan size. A software developer's median is Rs.3,500 (CAD 52.40) an hour in British Columbia but Rs.2,569 (CAD 38.46) in Prince Edward Island, so the national figure can mislead.
Average salary in Canada for new graduates: International vs Canadian
International bachelor's graduates working full time earned a median Rs.34.73 lakh (CAD 52,000), about 26% below the Rs.46.79 lakh national average. StatCan's National Graduates Survey compares the class of 2020 with Canadian-born peers three years after graduation.
| Three years after graduation | International graduates | Canadian graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Employed, all levels | 88.6% | 91.0% |
| Employed, bachelor's | 84.5% | 91.9% |
| Employed, master's | 91.3% | 94.6% |
| Median full-time income, bachelor's | Rs.34.73 lakh (CAD 52,000) | Rs.43.55 lakh (CAD 65,200) |
| Bachelor's graduates in a degree-level job | 36.6% | 58.8% |
| Bachelor's graduates in sales and service jobs | 30.6% | 9.5% |
| Satisfied with salary, bachelor's | 48.7% | 58.0% |
StatCan notes that part of the pay gap comes from occupation: international bachelor's graduates were over three times as likely to work in sales and service. There was no significant employment gap among college graduates.
Two cautions apply. This cohort graduated in 2020 and is not limited to Indian students, so treat it as a direction, not a forecast. A secondary report puts international master's graduates near Rs.46.75 lakh (CAD 70,000) and college graduates near Rs.30.06 lakh (CAD 45,000).
Counselor insight: Fewer than four in ten international bachelor's graduates held a degree-level job, so build your repayment plan around Rs.34.73 lakh, not the Rs.46.79 lakh headline.
Average Salary in Canada after tax: take-home pay in Ontario
On a Rs.46.75 lakh (CAD 70,000) salary in Ontario, you take home about Rs.35.92 lakh (CAD 53,787) a year, or Rs.2.99 lakh (CAD 4,482) a month. That is 23.2% lost to tax, CPP and EI. We worked this out from the CRA's 2026 payroll deduction tables for Ontario.
| Gross salary | Income tax, federal + Ontario (CAD) | CPP + EI (CAD) | Take-home, yearly | Take-home, monthly | Share deducted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rs.34.73 lakh (CAD 52,000) | 6,626 | 3,734 | Rs.27.81 lakh (CAD 41,641) | Rs.2.32 lakh (CAD 3,470) | 19.9% |
| Rs.46.75 lakh (CAD 70,000) | 11,133 | 5,080 | Rs.35.92 lakh (CAD 53,787) | Rs.2.99 lakh (CAD 4,482) | 23.2% |
| Rs.66.79 lakh (CAD 100,000) | 20,024 | 5,769 | Rs.49.56 lakh (CAD 74,207) | Rs.4.13 lakh (CAD 6,184) | 25.8% |
The three salaries match the international bachelor's median, the national average and a software developer's median. The method assumes a single employee, 2026 rules, basic personal amounts only and no RRSP or other credits. Federal tax is 14% on the first CAD 58,523 and 20.5% above that. CPP is 5.95% and EI is 1.63% on earnings up to their yearly ceilings.
Counselor insight: Offers are quoted before tax. Compare your loan EMI with the monthly take-home figure, not the gross, because the gap is a fifth to a quarter of pay in these Ontario cases.
Part-time pay while studying vs the average salary in Canada
At minimum wage and 24 hours a week, a student earns roughly Rs.1.04 lakh to Rs.1.27 lakh (CAD 1,560 to CAD 1,898) a month before tax in the provinces below. Eligible students can work up to 24 hours a week off campus during term, up from 20 since November 8, 2024, and full time during scheduled breaks.
| Province | Minimum wage, per hour | At 24 hours a week, per month |
|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | Rs.1,219 (CAD 18.25) | Rs.1.27 lakh (CAD 1,898) |
| Ontario | Rs.1,199 (CAD 17.95) | Rs.1.25 lakh (CAD 1,867) |
| Prince Edward Island | Rs.1,155 (CAD 17.30) | Rs.1.20 lakh (CAD 1,799) |
| Nova Scotia | Rs.1,135 (CAD 17.00) | Rs.1.18 lakh (CAD 1,768) |
| Quebec | Rs.1,109 (CAD 16.60) | Rs.1.15 lakh (CAD 1,726) |
| Manitoba | Rs.1,095 (CAD 16.40) | Rs.1.14 lakh (CAD 1,706) |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Rs.1,092 (CAD 16.35) | Rs.1.14 lakh (CAD 1,700) |
| New Brunswick | Rs.1,062 (CAD 15.90) | Rs.1.10 lakh (CAD 1,654) |
| Saskatchewan | Rs.1,049 (CAD 15.70) | Rs.1.09 lakh (CAD 1,633) |
| Alberta | Rs.1,002 (CAD 15.00) | Rs.1.04 lakh (CAD 1,560) |
Rates are from the federal minimum wage database as of October 2026. Several provinces changed their rate on October 1, 2026. Monthly figures assume steady hours at the minimum wage; many jobs pay more, and few give a full 24 hours every week.
Counselor insight: A part-time wage will not repay an education loan. Use it for rent and food, and plan repayment around the full-time figures earlier in this guide.
3 Takeaways on Average Salary in Canada
The average salary in Canada is Rs.46.79 lakh (CAD 70,051) a year, but a new international graduate earns less and takes home less. Three steps follow from the data above.
- Treat Rs.46.79 lakh as a ceiling, and size your education loan on the new-graduate median of Rs.34.73 lakh and the monthly take-home pay after tax.
- Read the Job Bank wage page for your target job and province before you choose where to study.
- Confirm your PGWP language level and, for college programs, your field of study before you pay a deposit.
Verified by: LeapScholar's Canada counseling team, with hands-on experience guiding Indian students through PGWP and post-study work planning.
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Frequently Asked Questions About the Average Salary in Canada for Indian Students
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What is the average salary in Canada in rupees per year?
The average salary in Canada is about Rs.46.79 lakh (CAD 70,051) a year, or Rs.3.90 lakh (CAD 5,838) a month before tax. This uses StatCan's July 2026 average weekly earnings of CAD 1,347.14, multiplied by 52 and converted at Rs.66.79 per CAD. It includes part-timers, so a full-time fresher's pay can differ.
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What if I cannot find a skilled job during my PGWP?
Keep applying to roles that match your degree while you work any job that covers costs, since a PGWP is an open permit. StatCan found only 36.6% of international bachelor's graduates held a degree-level job, so a slow start is common. Compare wage pages for other provinces and ask a regulated consultant about next steps.
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How much can Indian students earn part-time in Canada?
Eligible students can work up to 24 hours a week off campus during term. At minimum wage, that is about Rs.1.04 lakh in Alberta to Rs.1.27 lakh in British Columbia (CAD 1,560 to CAD 1,898) a month before tax. Full-time work is allowed during scheduled breaks.
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Is CAD 70,000 a good salary in Canada?
Rs.46.75 lakh (CAD 70,000) sits almost exactly at the average salary in Canada and above what international bachelor's graduates typically earn. Whether it is enough depends on your city's rent and your loan EMI, so compare both with the Ontario take-home figure of Rs.2.99 lakh (CAD 4,482) a month.
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What is a software developer's salary in Canada in INR?
Job Bank's national median for software developers is Rs.3,211 (CAD 48.08) an hour, about Rs.66.79 lakh (CAD 100,006) a year at 2,080 hours. The published range runs from Rs.2,004 to Rs.5,137 (CAD 30.00 to CAD 76.92) an hour. British Columbia's median is higher at Rs.3,500 (CAD 52.40). Freshers should expect the lower half.
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How much does a fresher earn in Canada as an international graduate?
International bachelor's graduates working full time had a median income of Rs.34.73 lakh (CAD 52,000) three years after graduating, against Rs.43.55 lakh (CAD 65,200) for Canadian graduates, according to StatCan's National Graduates Survey. That cohort graduated in 2020, so treat it as a guide rather than a promise.
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How much is the average salary in Canada after tax?
On Rs.46.75 lakh (CAD 70,000) in Ontario, you keep about Rs.35.92 lakh (CAD 53,787) a year under 2026 rules, which is Rs.2.99 lakh (CAD 4,482) a month after tax, CPP and EI. Other provinces and personal credits change this, so use CRA's payroll calculator for your exact figure.
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Why is the median salary in Canada lower than the average?
High earners pull the average up, so the middle worker earns less. StatCan's Labour Force Survey put the average hourly wage at Rs.2,514 (CAD 37.64) in September 2026. The median hourly wage was Rs.2,070 (CAD 31.00) in August 2026. Use the median for your own budget.
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Which province has the highest average salary in Canada?
Alberta leads the provinces at Rs.48.61 lakh (CAD 72,780) a year, followed by Ontario at Rs.48.32 lakh (CAD 72,342), based on StatCan's July 2026 payroll data. Nunavut and the Northwest Territories are higher still. Check your own occupation's wage in each province, because rankings change by job.
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