Electrician Salaries in Canada

Updated Nov 29, 2023
Base Pay Range
$77K - $99K/yr
Average Base Pay

326 salaries

$77K

Low

$87K

Average

$99K

High

No additional cash compensation has been reported for this role

How much does a Electrician make? The national average salary for a Electrician is $87,073 in Canada. Filter by location to see Electrician salaries in your area. Salary estimates are based on 326 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Electrician employees.

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in Canada

$87,073 /yr
Electrician
$142,546 /yr
Senior Electrician
$96,368 /yr
Electrician IV
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Job TitleSalary
Electrician$87,073 /yr
Senior Electrician$142,546 /yr
Electrician IV$96,368 /yr
What is the salary trajectory for a Electrician?

in Canada

$87,073 /yr
Electrician
$142,546 /yr
Senior Electrician
$96,368 /yr
Electrician IV
See Full Career Path

Download as data table

What is the salary trajectory for a Electrician?

Job TitleSalary
Electrician$87,073 /yr
Senior Electrician$142,546 /yr
Electrician IV$96,368 /yr

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International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
4.4

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers

Electrician - Hourly

$47

 /hr
Range: $28 - $70
39 salaries
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$28

$70

$28 - $70 Range

Canem
3.3

Canem

Electrician - Hourly

$41

 /hr
Range: $20 - $52
20 salaries
See 29 salaries from all locations

$20

$52

$20 - $52 Range

Ledcor
3.8

Ledcor

Electrician - Hourly

$47

 /hr
Range: $32 - $52
19 salaries
See 22 salaries from all locations

$32

$52

$32 - $52 Range

Randstad
3.9

Randstad

Electrician - Hourly

$41

 /hr
Range: $37 - $46
16 salaries
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$37

$46

$37 - $46 Range

Techmation Electric
4.4

Techmation Electric

Electrician - Hourly

$39

 /hr
Range: $22 - $44
15 salaries
See 26 salaries from all locations

$22

$44

$22 - $44 Range

Houle Electric
3.6

Houle Electric

Electrician - Hourly

$44

 /hr
Range: $28 - $47
14 salaries
See 17 salaries from all locations

$28

$47

$28 - $47 Range

Lakeland College (Canada)
4.2

Lakeland College (Canada)

Electrician

$77,499

 /yr
Range: $69K - $87K
14 salaries
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$69K

$87K

$69,035 - $86,999 Range

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PTW Energy Services
3.5

PTW Energy Services

Electrician - Hourly

$41

 /hr
Range: $23 - $47
13 salaries
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$23

$47

$23 - $47 Range

Integral Energy Services
2.7

Integral Energy Services

Electrician - Hourly

$46

 /hr
Range: $37 - $56
12 salaries
See 16 salaries from all locations

$37

$56

$37 - $56 Range

OZZ Electric
4.1

OZZ Electric

Electrician - Hourly

$40

 /hr
Range: $25 - $53
12 salaries
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$25

$53

$25 - $53 Range

Plan Group
3.8

Plan Group

Electrician - Hourly

$40

 /hr
Range: $18 - $66
12 salaries
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$18

$66

$18 - $66 Range

Spark Power
3.2

Spark Power

Electrician - Hourly

$40

 /hr
Range: $20 - $79
12 salaries
See 17 salaries from all locations

$20

$79

$20 - $79 Range

Techmation Electric
4.4

Techmation Electric

Electrician - Hourly

$27

 /hr
Range: $21 - $40
11 salaries
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$21

$40

$21 - $40 Range

Schneider Electric
4.1

Schneider Electric

Electrician

$62,924

 /yr
Range: $39K - $93K
11 salaries
See 14 salaries from all locations

$39K

$93K

$39,140 - $93,099 Range

Linamar
3.4

Linamar

Electrician - Hourly

$39

 /hr
Range: $21 - $43
11 salaries
See 13 salaries from all locations

$21

$43

$21 - $43 Range

General Motors (GM)
4

General Motors (GM)

Electrician - Hourly

$47

 /hr
Range: $29 - $51
11 salaries
See 11 salaries from all locations

$29

$51

$29 - $51 Range

Liebherr Group
4

Liebherr Group

Electrician - Hourly

$51

 /hr
Range: $35 - $88
11 salaries
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$35

$88

$35 - $88 Range

Magna International
3.8

Magna International

Electrician - Hourly

$43

 /hr
Range: $38 - $57
10 salaries
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$38

$57

$38 - $57 Range

City of Toronto
4.1

City of Toronto

Electrician - Hourly

$44

 /hr
Range: $33 - $46
10 salaries
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$33

$46

$33 - $46 Range

Nightingale Electrical Ltd.
3.5

Nightingale Electrical Ltd.

Electrician - Hourly

$34

 /hr
Range: $19 - $55
10 salaries
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$19

$55

$19 - $55 Range

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Electrician Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Electrician salaries - 39 salaries reported$47/hr
Electrician salaries - 20 salaries reported$41/hr
Electrician salaries - 19 salaries reported$47/hr
Electrician salaries - 16 salaries reported$41/hr
Electrician salaries - 15 salaries reported$39/hr
Electrician salaries - 14 salaries reported$44/hr
Electrician salaries - 14 salaries reported$77,499/yr
Electrician salaries - 13 salaries reported$41/hr
Electrician salaries - 12 salaries reported$46/hr
Electrician salaries - 12 salaries reported$40/hr
Electrician salaries - 12 salaries reported$40/hr
Electrician salaries - 12 salaries reported$40/hr
Electrician salaries - 11 salaries reported$27/hr
Electrician salaries - 11 salaries reported$62,924/yr
Electrician salaries - 11 salaries reported$39/hr
Electrician salaries - 11 salaries reported$47/hr
Electrician salaries - 11 salaries reported$51/hr
Electrician salaries - 10 salaries reported$43/hr
Electrician salaries - 10 salaries reported$44/hr
Electrician salaries - 10 salaries reported$34/hr
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Frequently asked questions about an Electrician salaries

The average salary for an Electrician is $87,073 per year in Canada. Salaries estimates are based on 326 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Electrician employees in Canada.

The highest salary for an Electrician in Canada is $98,956 per year.

The lowest salary for an Electrician in Canada is $76,616 per year.

Becoming an electrician is a great way to provide a steady income for your family. Salaries for electricians are good. They make the most amount of money in Quebec, Manitoba, and Alberta. With construction being their biggest sector, urban areas and cities are where salaries are the highest for electricians. If you are looking to make more money as an electrician, you can work within a large construction company that has locations throughout Canada.

If you’re an electrician in Canada and want to make more money, you have a few different options. Specializing in new industry innovations such as wind, solar, or other alternative renewable energy sources and completing specialized training will keep you in high demand. You can also make more money as an electrician if you’re willing to relocate to the northern areas of Canada, such as the Yukon, Nunavut, or Northwest Territories. Starting your own business is a viable way to earn more money as an electrician. Getting special provincial or territorial certifications or certification through the Canadian Electrical Contractors Association (CECA) can set you apart from the average electrician and earn a higher salary. Experience is the number one way to make more money as an electrician; the longer you work in the trade, the more you can earn.

If you’re an electrician and think it’s about time you got a raise from your employer, it’s time to start researching electrician jobs to see what other electricians are making near you. For an accurate comparison, review some job postings for electricians in your province or territory with the same certifications as you. You could also check out other provinces and territories to see if a move might be in your future. Note the salaries of the job postings so you can use them in your negotiations. Emphasize your experience level and dedication to continued education to stay on top of the latest trends and advances in the field. Requesting a 10% to 20% increase in your current salary or in the job offer you received if your credentials impress is a reasonable amount.

About 69.55% of Electrician 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 Electrician in Canada as a good salary.

Electrician professionals in Canada have a wide total pay range, between $68,290 and $111,021 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of $87,073 following the average career path of an Electrician.

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