Process Operator Salaries

Process Operator salaries in Canada

Base pay
$58K - $105K/yr
$78K/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
$6K/yrAverage
$3K - $14K/yrRange
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Last updated Jun 24, 2026540 Salaries submitted
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Job title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base Additional pay
Process Operator
15+ Years
$162K/yr
$152K • $10K
Fox Creek, AB
$162K/yr
$152K • $10K
Process Operator
4-6 Years
$123K/yr
$118K • $5K
Redwater, AB
$123K/yr
$118K • $5K
Process Operator
10-14 Years
$115K - $135K/yr
Sarnia, ON
$115K - $135K/yr
Process Operator
7-9 Years
$50K/yr
$50K • $0
Hawkesbury, ON
$50K/yr
$50K • $0
Process Operator
1-3 Years
$46K/yr
$46K • $0
Mississauga, ON
$46K/yr
$46K • $0
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Process Operator
10-14 Years
$79K/yr
$79K • $0
Sherwood Park, AB
$79K/yr
$79K • $0
Process Operator
7-9 Years
$132K/yr
$132K • $0
Fort McMurray, AB
$132K/yr
$132K • $0
Process Operator
4-6 Years
$103K/yr
$101K • $2K
London, ON
$103K/yr
$101K • $2K
Process Operator
4-6 Years
$38K/yr
$38K • $0
Markham, ON
$38K/yr
$38K • $0
Process Operator
1-3 Years
$35K/yr
$35K • $0
Markham, ON
$35K/yr
$35K • $0

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Manufacturing sales in Canada have increased, especially in the motor vehicle, agriculture, petroleum and coal, and wood industries. Salaries are varied depending on the specific skill level but remain high. Job prospects are good for the manufacturing sector and employers are willing to train new employees, meaning education requirements are flexible. Metropolitan areas in all provinces continue to be where the most economic growth is happening, especially in Toronto and Edmonton.Show more

Frequently asked questions about Process Operator salaries

The average salary for a Process Operator is $84,190 per year or $40 per hour in Canada, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $164,570 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in Canada is between $60,745 (25th percentile) and $118,570 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 540 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Process Operator employees in Canada as of June 2026.
The highest salary for a Process Operator in Canada is $118,570 per year, $9,881 per month or $57 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Process Operator in Canada is $60,745 per year, $5,062 per month or $29 per hour.
Salaries for process operators are comparable to those of construction equipment operators, hazardous material removers, boiler operators, and electrical power repairers. Because these factories work around the clock, shifts can vary between eight to twelve hours long. Process operators can increase their salaries by working multiple shifts, obtaining a provincial power engineer licence, refrigeration or compressor operator certificate, or moving into training or management roles. The median Canadian wage is slightly above average, with some areas offering in the low six figures, depending on experience.
About 69.18% of Process Operator professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional $6,228 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Process Operator in Canada as a good salary.
Process Operator professionals in Canada have a wide total pay range, between $45,708 and $164,570 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of $84,190 following the average career path of a Process Operator.