Auditor Salaries in Canada

The average salary for an Auditor is $72,364 per year in Canada. Salaries estimates are based on 624 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Auditor employees in Canada.

The highest salary for an Auditor in Canada is $91,892 per year.

The lowest salary for an Auditor in Canada is $57,466 per year.

Salaries for auditors vary depending on industry, education, level of experience, and location. Wages are steady, with the highest salaries seen in the Northwest Territories, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. Salary ranges are higher for those registered as a chartered accountant. Salary ranges are also higher for those with more experience, though the starting salary of an auditor is still higher than the average Canadian. Auditors within the banking or insurance industries have the highest salaries.

Your compensation as an auditor will, in most cases, be results-based. There are still things you can do to improve your chances of a raise, though. Earning a Master’s degree in Accounting or CPA qualification are a couple examples of industry-standard skills that will not only help you in your current role, but also qualify you for higher-paying senior or supervisory roles. Your pay can also vary depending on where you work. Landing an auditor job at one of the big 4 accounting firms (Deloitte, Ernst & Young, KPMG, PwC) is highly competitive, but also highly rewarding in terms of compensation. Similarly, positions with your provincial or the federal government are very hard to come by, but offer excellent benefits including a pension and generous time off.

Before trying to negotiate a higher salary, compare your current earnings to other auditor jobs. You may find your salary is competitive, in which case, you’ll need to make a merit argument for why you deserve more. This shouldn’t be too hard, given the nature of the work you do. Document and present any numbers that will help sell through your request for more, whether it’s a high accuracy/low error rate in your audits, or a high success rate in spotting fraud or irregularities. If you learned any skills, gained qualifications, or completed big projects, be sure to point this out.

About 68.06% of Auditor professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional $3,874 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of an Auditor in Canada as a good salary.

Auditor professionals in Canada have a wide total pay range, between $46,943 and $115,069 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of $72,364 following the average career path of an Auditor.