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How much does a Material handler make? The national average salary for a Material handler is $40,741 in Canada. Filter by location to see Material handler salaries in your area. Salary estimates are based on 386 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Material handler employees.
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The average salary for a Material Handler is $40,741 per year in Canada. Salaries estimates are based on 386 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Material Handler employees in Canada.
The highest salary for a Material Handler in Canada is $45,149 per year.
The lowest salary for a Material Handler in Canada is $36,764 per year.
Wages for material handlers are comparable to those of labourers, forklift drivers, and warehouse workers, although salaries can vary according to geographical location, company, schedule, experience, and qualifications. Material handlers require certain soft skills, like top-notch communication, organization, attention to detail, and problem-solving. They can increase their earnings by achieving forklift certification and advancing into a managerial position, like warehouse manager. The median salary in Canada is slightly above minimum wage, with some organizations paying twice that depending on experience and qualifications.
About 66.69% of Material Handler 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 Material Handler in Canada as a good salary.
Material Handler professionals in Canada have a wide total pay range, between $33,520 and $49,518 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of $40,741 following the average career path of a Material Handler.