Statistics Canada recently updated their report on average salaries across the country, and it seems we’re taking home a little more than we were in 2016.
The average salary for Canadian employees has been steadily increasing since 2013. As of September 2017, the average wage for Canadian employees was $986 a week – or just over $51,000 a year. This represents a 3.1% increase over the same period last year.
The most recent average Canadian salary by province
Income Tax Calculator On The $51,000 by Provinces
| Rank | Region | Average Tax | CAD Net Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nunavut | 20.1% | $40,773 |
| 2 | British Columbia | 21.3% | $40,158 |
| 3 | Northwest Territories | 21.3% | $40,147 |
| 4 | Yukon | 21.6% | $40,008 |
| 5 | Ontario | 22.5% | $39,528 |
| 6 | Alberta | 22.6% | $39,460 |
| 7 | Saskatchewan | 23.7% | $38,901 |
| 8 | New Brunswick | 25.1% | $38,200 |
| 9 | Newfoundland | 25.2% | $38,158 |
| 10 | Manitoba | 25.8% | $37,826 |
| 11 | Prince Edward Island | 26.1% | $37,703 |
| 12 | Nova Scotia | 26.3% | $37,574 |
| 13 | Quebec | 26.6% | $37,412 |
