Audio Engineer Salaries in Canada

Updated Sept 22, 2023
Total Pay Range
$42K - $72K/yr
Average Base Pay

39 salaries

$42K

Low

$55K

Average

$72K

High

No additional cash compensation has been reported for this role

How much does a Audio engineer make? The national average salary for a Audio engineer is $54,797 in Canada. Filter by location to see Audio engineer salaries in your area. Salary estimates are based on 39 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Audio engineer employees.

How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $42K-$72K/yr?

What is the salary trajectory for a Audio Engineer?

in Canada

$54,797 /yr
Audio Engineer
$93,399 /yr
Senior Audio Engineer
$68,446 /yr
Adjunct Audio Engineer
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What is the salary trajectory for a Audio Engineer?

Job TitleSalary
Audio Engineer$54,797 /yr
Senior Audio Engineer$93,399 /yr
Adjunct Audio Engineer$68,446 /yr

What are some related job titles for a Audio Engineer?

Audio Technician

$63,642

per year

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Audio Video Engineer

$59,323

per year

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Audio Visual

$59,323

per year

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Music Producer

$63,642

per year

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What is the salary trajectory for a Audio Engineer?

in Canada

$54,797 /yr
Audio Engineer
$93,399 /yr
Senior Audio Engineer
$68,446 /yr
Adjunct Audio Engineer
See Full Career Path

Download as data table

What is the salary trajectory for a Audio Engineer?

Job TitleSalary
Audio Engineer$54,797 /yr
Senior Audio Engineer$93,399 /yr
Adjunct Audio Engineer$68,446 /yr

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4.4

SelfEmployed.com

Audio Engineer

$40,242

 /yr
Range: $31K - $53K
5 salaries
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$31K

$53K

$31,353 - $52,731 Range

Digital Sound Magic Recording Studios
3.1

Digital Sound Magic Recording Studios

Audio Engineer - Hourly

$24

 /hr
Range: $21 - $26
3 salaries
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$21

$26

$21 - $26 Range

University of Toronto
4.3

University of Toronto

Audio Engineer - Hourly
About 

$24 -$32

 hourly
2 salaries
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$24

$32

$24 - $32 Range

Freelancer
4.2

Freelancer

Audio Engineer - Hourly Contractor
About 

$23 -$41

 hourly
2 salaries
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$23

$41

$23 - $41 Range

Corus Entertainment
3.3

Corus Entertainment

Audio Engineer
About 

$68K -$77K

2 salaries
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$68K

$77K

$68,167 - $77,312 Range

3.2

Onextra

Audio Engineer
About 

$40K -$59K

2 salaries
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$40K

$59K

$39,801 - $59,498 Range

TELUS
3.8

TELUS

Audio Engineer - Hourly Contractor
About 

$29 -$31

 hourly
1 salaries
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$29

$31

$29 - $31 Range

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Bell
3.8

Bell

Audio Engineer - Hourly Contractor
About 

$38 -$41

 hourly
1 salaries
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$38

$41

$38 - $41 Range

Sobeys
3.6

Sobeys

Audio Engineer - Hourly
About 

$15 -$17

 hourly
1 salaries
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$15

$17

$15 - $17 Range

4.4

SelfEmployed.com

Audio Engineer - Contractor
About 

$49K -$53K

1 salaries
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$49K

$53K

$48,556 - $52,883 Range

4.4

SelfEmployed.com

Audio Engineer - Hourly
About 

$29 -$31

 hourly
1 salaries
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$29

$31

$29 - $31 Range

Costco Wholesale
3.9

Costco Wholesale

Audio Engineer - Hourly
About 

$15 -$16

 hourly
1 salaries
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$15

$16

$15 - $16 Range

H&M
3.4

H&M

Audio Engineer - Hourly
About 

$14 -$16

 hourly
1 salaries
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$14

$16

$14 - $16 Range

Freelancer
4.2

Freelancer

Audio Engineer - Hourly
About 

$26 -$27

 hourly
1 salaries
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$26

$27

$26 - $27 Range

Freelancer
4.2

Freelancer

Audio Engineer - Hourly
About 

$23 -$25

 hourly
1 salaries
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$23

$25

$23 - $25 Range

Government of Ontario, Canada
3.8

Government of Ontario, Canada

Audio Engineer
About 

$119K -$128K

1 salaries
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$119K

$128K

$118,912 - $127,634 Range

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
3.9

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Audio Engineer
About 

$42K -$47K

1 salaries
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$42K

$47K

$42,143 - $46,503 Range

University of Windsor
4.4

University of Windsor

Audio Engineer
About 

$149K -$162K

1 salaries
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$149K

$162K

$148,734 - $162,114 Range

Westin
3.8

Westin

Audio Engineer
About 

$50K -$54K

1 salaries
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$50K

$54K

$50,096 - $54,265 Range

Sierra Wireless
3.3

Sierra Wireless

Audio Engineer - Hourly
About 

$30 -$33

 hourly
1 salaries
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$30

$33

$30 - $33 Range

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Audio Engineer Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Audio Engineer salaries - 5 salaries reported$40,242/yr
Audio Engineer salaries - 3 salaries reported$24/hr
Audio Engineer salaries - 2 salaries reported$28/hr
Audio Engineer salaries - 2 salaries reported$32/hr
Audio Engineer salaries - 2 salaries reported$72,312/yr
Audio Engineer salaries - 2 salaries reported$49,244/yr
Audio Engineer salaries - 1 salaries reported$30/hr
Audio Engineer salaries - 1 salaries reported$39/hr
Audio Engineer salaries - 1 salaries reported$16/hr
Audio Engineer salaries - 1 salaries reported$50,606/yr
Audio Engineer salaries - 1 salaries reported$30/hr
Audio Engineer salaries - 1 salaries reported$16/hr
Audio Engineer salaries - 1 salaries reported$15/hr
Audio Engineer salaries - 1 salaries reported$27/hr
Audio Engineer salaries - 1 salaries reported$24/hr
Audio Engineer salaries - 1 salaries reported$123,192/yr
Audio Engineer salaries - 1 salaries reported$44,294/yr
Audio Engineer salaries - 1 salaries reported$156,509/yr
Audio Engineer salaries - 1 salaries reported$52,204/yr
Audio Engineer salaries - 1 salaries reported$32/hr
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Frequently asked questions about an Audio Engineer salaries

The average salary for an Audio Engineer is $54,797 per year in Canada. Salaries estimates are based on 39 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Audio Engineer employees in Canada.

The highest salary for an Audio Engineer in Canada is $71,669 per year.

The lowest salary for an Audio Engineer in Canada is $41,897 per year.

Salaries for audio engineers are very good and are growing at a steady rate. An audio engineer’s salary is average in Canada, and they are able to provide a stable income for their family. Salaries are the highest in British Columbia, Ontario, and Manitoba. You can also make more money as an audio engineer by working for a large entertainment firm within urban areas or large city centers. Having years of experience as an audio engineer will also gain you a higher salary.

Are you looking to advance in your audio engineering career? You can earn more money by honing some in-demand skills, like creativity, problem-solving, patience, a high level of concentration, a technical mindset, and the satisfaction of working through the recording process from start to finish. Obtaining a college program in audiovisual technology, recording engineering, or a related field or a bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration, or computer science can be beneficial. An in-depth understanding of editing and algorithm design, strong collaborative and critical thinking skills, and previous recording studio experience are assets, especially if you want to advance to more senior roles, such as sound and recording engineers. Because audio engineering is a technology-dependent field, learning new techniques and programs can improve your market value and help score you a higher-paying job.

Do you have extensive experience working with various AV systems and programs? Are you comfortable working with switchers, projectors, and a range of operating systems? Has it been a while since you asked for a raise? You can negotiate your salary in your current or prospective audio engineering job by showing your value to the organization. If you’re looking for more money in your current position, highlight client feedback and past performance reviews, and use concrete examples of why you deserve more money. If you’re talking dollars with a potential future employer, showcase the skills, qualifications, and experience that make you stand apart from other candidates. Either way, asking for 20% more than your current or potential salary is a reasonable request—but have a fair counteroffer on standby just in case.

About 75.98% of Audio Engineer professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional $0 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of an Audio Engineer in Canada as a good salary.

Audio Engineer professionals in Canada have a wide total pay range, between $32,912 and $91,235 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of $54,797 following the average career path of an Audio Engineer.

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