Project Manager Salary in Canada (2026)
Plan, execute, and oversee projects from initiation to completion. Compare average salaries across 25 Canadian cities with detailed take-home pay and cost of living analysis.
National Average
$85,000
per year
Salary Range
$65k-$120k
min to max
Growth Rate
+8.4%
annually
Job Openings
2,500
estimated
Highest Paying Cities for Project Manager
Top 5 cities by adjusted salary based on local market rates
Project Manager 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 | $114,750 | $83,699 | $6,975 | 135 |
| Oakville | ON | $114,750 | $80,864 | $6,739 | 135 |
| Richmond | BC | $110,500 | $80,599 | $6,717 | 130 |
| TorontoTop City | ON | $108,800 | $76,671 | $6,389 | 128 |
| Markham | ON | $106,250 | $74,874 | $6,240 | 125 |
| Burnaby | BC | $106,250 | $77,499 | $6,458 | 125 |
| Vaughan | ON | $103,700 | $73,077 | $6,090 | 122 |
| Mississauga | ON | $100,300 | $70,681 | $5,890 | 118 |
| Surrey | BC | $100,300 | $73,159 | $6,097 | 118 |
| Burlington | ON | $100,300 | $70,681 | $5,890 | 118 |
| Brampton | ON | $97,750 | $68,884 | $5,740 | 115 |
| CalgaryTop City | AB | $93,500 | $74,361 | $6,197 | 110 |
| OttawaTop City | ON | $91,800 | $64,691 | $5,391 | 108 |
| Hamilton | ON | $89,250 | $62,894 | $5,241 | 105 |
| EdmontonTop City | AB | $86,700 | $68,953 | $5,746 | 102 |
| MontrealTop City | QC | $83,300 | $51,871 | $4,323 | 98 |
| Halifax | NS | $83,300 | $54,145 | $4,512 | 98 |
| Gatineau | QC | $81,600 | $50,812 | $4,234 | 96 |
| Laval | QC | $80,750 | $50,283 | $4,190 | 95 |
| London | ON | $80,750 | $56,905 | $4,742 | 95 |
| Winnipeg | MB | $79,900 | $57,696 | $4,808 | 94 |
| Quebec City | QC | $78,200 | $48,695 | $4,058 | 92 |
| Saskatoon | SK | $78,200 | $57,211 | $4,768 | 92 |
| Regina | SK | $76,500 | $55,967 | $4,664 | 90 |
| Greater Sudbury | ON | $74,800 | $52,712 | $4,393 | 88 |
💡 COL Index: Cost of Living Index (100 = Canada average). Higher = more expensive.
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About Project Manager Careers in Canada
Education Required
Bachelor's degree, PMP certification preferred
Job Market Outlook
Growth Rate:+8.4% annually
Est. Job Openings:2,500
Demand:High
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