Office Manager Salaries in Canada

The average salary for an Office Manager is $61,142 per year in Canada. Salaries estimates are based on 1285 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Office Manager employees in Canada.

The highest salary for an Office Manager in Canada is $80,489 per year.

The lowest salary for an Office Manager in Canada is $48,757 per year.

If you want to make more money as an office manager in Canada, you should obtain a bachelor’s or master’s degree in business administration, marketing, or a related field. Earning certifications in commonly used systems like Microsoft Office can help office managers advance into a more senior role and make more money. You should also brush up on other software programs, like Zoom, Trello, Asana, and Outlook. Since you likely already have years of relevant experience in an administrative position, you can work towards mastering essential leadership soft skills, like communication, organization, decision-making, conflict resolution, time management, flexibility, multi-tasking, and keen attention to detail. As salaries largely depend on location and firm, you might consider relocating where your skills are in greater demand. Project management certification can help you stand out from other candidates and earn you a higher salary.

Are you an office manager with a keen eye for detail? Do you support and oversee all administrative office duties and ensure the organization operates smoothly? Do you develop office procedures and policies and enforce appropriate implementation? Do you have experience identifying opportunities for office management improvements and designing and implementing new systems? Or maybe you already have some of those in place? A successful office manager earning top dollar has all these responsibilities and qualifications and then some. So if you’re heading to the negotiation table with a current or prospective employer, discuss the value you bring to the company. Use concrete examples wherever you can. You can mention that you’ve researched other office manager jobs and let them know what other local office managers with your experience, duties, and education make.

About 64.48% of Office Manager professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional $5,773 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of an Office Manager in Canada as a good salary.

Office Manager professionals in Canada have a wide total pay range, between $40,681 and $110,460 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of $61,142 following the average career path of an Office Manager.