Laborer Salaries in Canada

Updated Nov 26, 2023
Base Pay Range
$38K - $51K/yr
Average Base Pay

2,104 salaries

$38K

Low

$44K

Average

$51K

High

No additional cash compensation has been reported for this role

How much does a Laborer make? The national average salary for a Laborer is $43,593 in Canada. Filter by location to see Laborer salaries in your area. Salary estimates are based on 2,104 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Laborer employees.

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in Canada

$43,593 /yr
Laborer
$70,362 /yr
Laborer III
$59,639 /yr
Lead Laborer
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Job TitleSalary
Laborer$43,593 /yr
Laborer III$70,362 /yr
Lead Laborer$59,639 /yr

What are some related job titles for a Laborer?

Carpenter

$71,795

per year

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Construction

$62,229

per year

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General Labor

$47,672

per year

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General Labor

$47,672

per year

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What is the salary trajectory for a Laborer?

in Canada

$43,593 /yr
Laborer
$70,362 /yr
Laborer III
$59,639 /yr
Lead Laborer
See Full Career Path

Download as data table

What is the salary trajectory for a Laborer?

Job TitleSalary
Laborer$43,593 /yr
Laborer III$70,362 /yr
Lead Laborer$59,639 /yr

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Loram
3.4

Loram

Laborer - Hourly

$21

 /hr
Range: $21 - $21
126 salaries
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$21

$21

$21 - $21 Range

Drake International
3.5

Drake International

Laborer - Hourly

$18

 /hr
Range: $15 - $21
58 salaries
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$15

$21

$15 - $21 Range

Randstad
3.9

Randstad

Laborer - Hourly

$19

 /hr
Range: $15 - $24
52 salaries
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$15

$24

$15 - $24 Range

Ledcor
3.8

Ledcor

Laborer - Hourly

$31

 /hr
Range: $20 - $59
42 salaries
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$20

$59

$20 - $59 Range

Express Employment Professionals
4.4

Express Employment Professionals

Laborer - Hourly

$18

 /hr
Range: $16 - $23
39 salaries
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$16

$23

$16 - $23 Range

Adecco
3.7

Adecco

Laborer - Hourly

$18

 /hr
Range: $14 - $22
38 salaries
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$14

$22

$14 - $22 Range

Aerotek
3.4

Aerotek

Laborer - Hourly

$20

 /hr
Range: $14 - $22
36 salaries
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$14

$22

$14 - $22 Range

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Manpower
4.2

Manpower

Laborer - Hourly

$18

 /hr
Range: $16 - $29
34 salaries
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$16

$29

$16 - $29 Range

MGR Workforce
4.2

MGR Workforce

Laborer - Hourly

$18

 /hr
Range: $17 - $21
30 salaries
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$17

$21

$17 - $21 Range

1-800-GOT-JUNK?
3.5

1-800-GOT-JUNK?

Laborer - Hourly

$20

 /hr
Range: $17 - $23
30 salaries
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$17

$23

$17 - $23 Range

AppleOne
4

AppleOne

Laborer - Hourly

$18

 /hr
Range: $16 - $21
26 salaries
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$16

$21

$16 - $21 Range

TBS Canada
4.6

TBS Canada

Laborer - Hourly

$22

 /hr
Range: $22 - $27
23 salaries
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$22

$27

$22 - $27 Range

Canadian Executive Search Group
3

Canadian Executive Search Group

Laborer - Hourly

$18

 /hr
Range: $15 - $22
21 salaries
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$15

$22

$15 - $22 Range

Advantage Group (Canada)
3.4

Advantage Group (Canada)

Laborer - Hourly

$18

 /hr
Range: $15 - $29
20 salaries
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$15

$29

$15 - $29 Range

Maple Leaf Foods
3.7

Maple Leaf Foods

Laborer - Hourly

$20

 /hr
Range: $16 - $24
17 salaries
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$16

$24

$16 - $24 Range

Irwin's safety
3.7

Irwin's safety

Laborer - Hourly

$23

 /hr
Range: $23 - $23
17 salaries
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$23

$23

$23 - $23 Range

Prodigy Personnel
3.4

Prodigy Personnel

Laborer - Hourly

$18

 /hr
Range: $15 - $20
16 salaries
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$15

$20

$15 - $20 Range

Flynn Group of Companies
3.8

Flynn Group of Companies

Laborer - Hourly

$25

 /hr
Range: $21 - $53
15 salaries
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$21

$53

$21 - $53 Range

ABL Employment
4.2

ABL Employment

Laborer - Hourly

$18

 /hr
Range: $17 - $21
15 salaries
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$17

$21

$17 - $21 Range

Tolko
3.7

Tolko

Laborer - Hourly

$31

 /hr
Range: $17 - $36
15 salaries
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$17

$36

$17 - $36 Range

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Laborer Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Laborer salaries - 126 salaries reported$21/hr
Laborer salaries - 58 salaries reported$18/hr
Laborer salaries - 52 salaries reported$19/hr
Laborer salaries - 42 salaries reported$31/hr
Laborer salaries - 39 salaries reported$18/hr
Laborer salaries - 38 salaries reported$18/hr
Laborer salaries - 36 salaries reported$20/hr
Laborer salaries - 34 salaries reported$18/hr
Laborer salaries - 30 salaries reported$18/hr
Laborer salaries - 30 salaries reported$20/hr
Laborer salaries - 26 salaries reported$18/hr
Laborer salaries - 23 salaries reported$22/hr
Laborer salaries - 21 salaries reported$18/hr
Laborer salaries - 20 salaries reported$18/hr
Laborer salaries - 17 salaries reported$20/hr
Laborer salaries - 17 salaries reported$23/hr
Laborer salaries - 16 salaries reported$18/hr
Laborer salaries - 15 salaries reported$25/hr
Laborer salaries - 15 salaries reported$18/hr
Laborer salaries - 15 salaries reported$31/hr
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Frequently asked questions about a Laborer salaries

The average salary for a Laborer is $43,593 per year in Canada. Salaries estimates are based on 2104 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Laborer employees in Canada.

The highest salary for a Laborer in Canada is $50,607 per year.

The lowest salary for a Laborer in Canada is $37,551 per year.

For the most part, labourers start at minimum wage but may invite pay increases with their experience and dedication to a company. The demand for labourers continues to be high nationwide because of high turnover rates. They usually work a 40-hour work week and have opportunities to put in overtime to help increase their pay. Many labourers opt into a trade apprenticeship program to increase their wages and become more valuable to an organization. Progression to a trade journeyperson with red seal certification permits candidates to work anywhere in Canada.

Employers who hire labourers don’t typically look for official education such as an associate’s or bachelor’s degree. However, earning credentials in construction management or a related field can help you advance your career and get you into senior roles more quickly. Professional certification, like the 2-year Construction Management Graduate program, can open doors to more lucrative labourer positions across Canada. Staying on top of resource management, start-up and close-out procedures, and onsite safety can also help you make more money. Labourer positions usually involve physically demanding work. The better your shape, the more value you bring to the table. The same goes for your soft skills; the more in demand they are, the more you’ll benefit your employer. Boost your earnings by mastering communication, dependability, organization, time management, task prioritization, and attention to detail.

When searching for a new labourer job, check out these questions to expect in your interview so you can be better prepared when negotiating your salary offer. Whether you’re considering changing employers or starting out in the trade, you can negotiate a high salary by highlighting how your expertise and experience will benefit your employer. Review the employer’s list of must-haves in their initial job description—that’s where you want to focus. Do they prefer outstanding communication skills? Let them know how you used yours to improve or get through a past work-related experience. Did they request labourers who can work varied schedules each week or can work in all weather conditions, including extreme ones? Explain with examples how you would handle this. Your passion for the job can significantly determine your salary.

About 64.84% of Laborer 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 a Laborer in Canada as a good salary.

Laborer professionals in Canada have a wide total pay range, between $32,837 and $57,873 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of $43,593 following the average career path of a Laborer.

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