Electrician Salary in Canada (2026)
Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment. Compare average salaries across 25 Canadian cities with detailed take-home pay and cost of living analysis.
National Average
$65,000
per year
Salary Range
$45k-$85k
min to max
Growth Rate
+8.9%
annually
Job Openings
2,750
estimated
Highest Paying Cities for Electrician
Top 5 cities by adjusted salary based on local market rates
Electrician Salaries by City
Complete salary breakdown for all 25 Canadian cities
| City | Province | Gross Salary | Net (After Tax) | Monthly Net | COL Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VancouverTop City | BC | $87,750 | $64,005 | $5,334 | 135 |
| Oakville | ON | $87,750 | $61,837 | $5,153 | 135 |
| Richmond | BC | $84,500 | $61,634 | $5,136 | 130 |
| TorontoTop City | ON | $83,200 | $58,631 | $4,886 | 128 |
| Markham | ON | $81,250 | $57,257 | $4,771 | 125 |
| Burnaby | BC | $81,250 | $59,264 | $4,939 | 125 |
| Vaughan | ON | $79,300 | $55,883 | $4,657 | 122 |
| Mississauga | ON | $76,700 | $54,050 | $4,504 | 118 |
| Surrey | BC | $76,700 | $55,945 | $4,662 | 118 |
| Burlington | ON | $76,700 | $54,050 | $4,504 | 118 |
| Brampton | ON | $74,750 | $52,676 | $4,390 | 115 |
| CalgaryTop City | AB | $71,500 | $56,864 | $4,739 | 110 |
| OttawaTop City | ON | $70,200 | $49,470 | $4,123 | 108 |
| Hamilton | ON | $68,250 | $48,096 | $4,008 | 105 |
| EdmontonTop City | AB | $66,300 | $52,728 | $4,394 | 102 |
| MontrealTop City | QC | $63,700 | $39,666 | $3,306 | 98 |
| Halifax | NS | $63,700 | $41,405 | $3,450 | 98 |
| Gatineau | QC | $62,400 | $38,856 | $3,238 | 96 |
| Laval | QC | $61,750 | $38,452 | $3,204 | 95 |
| London | ON | $61,750 | $43,515 | $3,626 | 95 |
| Winnipeg | MB | $61,100 | $44,120 | $3,677 | 94 |
| Quebec City | QC | $59,800 | $37,237 | $3,103 | 92 |
| Saskatoon | SK | $59,800 | $43,750 | $3,646 | 92 |
| Regina | SK | $58,500 | $42,799 | $3,567 | 90 |
| Greater Sudbury | ON | $57,200 | $40,309 | $3,359 | 88 |
💡 COL Index: Cost of Living Index (100 = Canada average). Higher = more expensive.
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About Electrician Careers in Canada
Education Required
Apprenticeship program or technical school, provincial license required
Job Market Outlook
Growth Rate:+8.9% annually
Est. Job Openings:2,750
Demand:High
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