Plumber Salary in Canada (2026)
Install and repair plumbing systems in residential and commercial buildings. Compare average salaries across 25 Canadian cities with detailed take-home pay and cost of living analysis.
National Average
$62,000
per year
Salary Range
$42k-$82k
min to max
Growth Rate
+5.6%
annually
Job Openings
2,500
estimated
Highest Paying Cities for Plumber
Top 5 cities by adjusted salary based on local market rates
Plumber 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 | $83,700 | $61,051 | $5,088 | 135 |
| Oakville | ON | $83,700 | $58,983 | $4,915 | 135 |
| Richmond | BC | $80,600 | $58,790 | $4,899 | 130 |
| TorontoTop City | ON | $79,360 | $55,925 | $4,660 | 128 |
| Markham | ON | $77,500 | $54,614 | $4,551 | 125 |
| Burnaby | BC | $77,500 | $56,529 | $4,711 | 125 |
| Vaughan | ON | $75,640 | $53,304 | $4,442 | 122 |
| Mississauga | ON | $73,160 | $51,556 | $4,296 | 118 |
| Surrey | BC | $73,160 | $53,363 | $4,447 | 118 |
| Burlington | ON | $73,160 | $51,556 | $4,296 | 118 |
| Brampton | ON | $71,300 | $50,245 | $4,187 | 115 |
| CalgaryTop City | AB | $68,200 | $54,239 | $4,520 | 110 |
| OttawaTop City | ON | $66,960 | $47,187 | $3,932 | 108 |
| Hamilton | ON | $65,100 | $45,876 | $3,823 | 105 |
| EdmontonTop City | AB | $63,240 | $50,295 | $4,191 | 102 |
| MontrealTop City | QC | $60,760 | $37,835 | $3,153 | 98 |
| Halifax | NS | $60,760 | $39,494 | $3,291 | 98 |
| Gatineau | QC | $59,520 | $37,063 | $3,089 | 96 |
| Laval | QC | $58,900 | $36,677 | $3,056 | 95 |
| London | ON | $58,900 | $41,507 | $3,459 | 95 |
| Winnipeg | MB | $58,280 | $42,084 | $3,507 | 94 |
| Quebec City | QC | $57,040 | $35,519 | $2,960 | 92 |
| Saskatoon | SK | $57,040 | $41,730 | $3,478 | 92 |
| Regina | SK | $55,800 | $40,823 | $3,402 | 90 |
| Greater Sudbury | ON | $54,560 | $38,448 | $3,204 | 88 |
💡 COL Index: Cost of Living Index (100 = Canada average). Higher = more expensive.
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About Plumber Careers in Canada
Education Required
Apprenticeship program or technical school, provincial license required
Job Market Outlook
Growth Rate:+5.6% annually
Est. Job Openings:2,500
Demand:High
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