Welder Salaries in Canada

Updated Sept 22, 2023
$94,737 /yr
Average Base Pay

872 salaries

$57K

Low

$95K

Average

$229K

High

Additional Cash Compensation
Average$32,089Range$1,694 - $607,885
The average salary for Welder is $94,737 per year in the Canada. The average additional cash compensation for a Welder in the Canada is $32,089, with a range from $6,819 - $150,997. Salaries estimates are based on 872 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Welder employees in Canada.

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in Canada

$94,737 /yr
Welder
$69,028 /yr
Senior Welder
$80,227 /yr
Lead Welder
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Job TitleSalary
Welder$94,737 /yr
Senior Welder$69,028 /yr
Lead Welder$80,227 /yr
What is the salary trajectory for a Welder?

in Canada

$94,737 /yr
Welder
$69,028 /yr
Senior Welder
$80,227 /yr
Lead Welder
See Full Career Path

Download as data table

What is the salary trajectory for a Welder?

Job TitleSalary
Welder$94,737 /yr
Senior Welder$69,028 /yr
Lead Welder$80,227 /yr

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National Steel Car
3.2

National Steel Car

Welder - Hourly

$25

 /hr
Range: $19 - $32
19 salaries
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$19

$32

$19 - $32 Range

Ledcor
3.8

Ledcor

Welder - Hourly

$46

 /hr
Range: $40 - $63
15 salaries
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$40

$63

$40 - $63 Range

Aerotek
3.5

Aerotek

Welder - Hourly

$30

 /hr
Range: $24 - $35
13 salaries
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$24

$35

$24 - $35 Range

Randstad
4

Randstad

Welder - Hourly

$24

 /hr
Range: $21 - $37
11 salaries
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$21

$37

$21 - $37 Range

WM
3.6

WM

Welder - Hourly

$26

 /hr
Range: $26 - $38
10 salaries
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$26

$38

$26 - $38 Range

Liebherr Group
3.9

Liebherr Group

Welder - Hourly

$46

 /hr
Range: $41 - $53
9 salaries
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$41

$53

$41 - $53 Range

Camrose County, AB
3.6

Camrose County, AB

Welder

$79,549

 /yr
Range: $72K - $88K
9 salaries
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$72K

$88K

$71,781 - $88,299 Range

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SMS Equipment
3.7

SMS Equipment

Welder - Hourly

$52

 /hr
Range: $33 - $67
8 salaries
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$33

$67

$33 - $67 Range

Smoky Lake County
4.4

Smoky Lake County

Welder - Hourly

$36

 /hr
Range: $32 - $40
8 salaries
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$32

$40

$32 - $40 Range

Brandt Group of Companies
2.8

Brandt Group of Companies

Welder - Hourly

$30

 /hr
Range: $22 - $37
7 salaries
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$22

$37

$22 - $37 Range

Tenneco
3.3

Tenneco

Welder - Hourly

$24

 /hr
Range: $21 - $31
7 salaries
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$21

$31

$21 - $31 Range

Skyjack
3.3

Skyjack

Welder - Hourly

$27

 /hr
Range: $24 - $30
7 salaries
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$24

$30

$24 - $30 Range

Milner Power
4.4

Milner Power

Welder - Hourly

$43

 /hr
Range: $35 - $51
6 salaries
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$35

$51

$35 - $51 Range

County of Wetaskiwin

County of Wetaskiwin

Welder

$67,175

 /yr
Range: $64K - $71K
6 salaries
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$64K

$71K

$63,614 - $70,740 Range

MacDon Industries
3.8

MacDon Industries

Welder - Hourly

$28

 /hr
Range: $4 - $32
5 salaries
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$4

$32

$4 - $32 Range

GEA Group
3.6

GEA Group

Welder - Hourly

$27

 /hr
Range: $23 - $35
5 salaries
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$23

$35

$23 - $35 Range

Enbridge
4.1

Enbridge

Welder - Hourly

$43

 /hr
Range: $41 - $43
5 salaries
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$41

$43

$41 - $43 Range

Tigercat International
4

Tigercat International

Welder - Hourly

$27

 /hr
Range: $19 - $30
5 salaries
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$19

$30

$19 - $30 Range

Saskatchewan Polytechnic
4

Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Welder - Hourly

$66

 /hr
Range: $51 - $66
4 salaries
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$51

$66

$51 - $66 Range

JV Driver Projects
3.6

JV Driver Projects

Welder - Hourly

$47

 /hr
Range: $42 - $51
4 salaries
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$42

$51

$42 - $51 Range

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Welder Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Welder salaries - 19 salaries reported$25/hr
Welder salaries - 15 salaries reported$46/hr
Welder salaries - 13 salaries reported$30/hr
Welder salaries - 11 salaries reported$24/hr
Welder salaries - 10 salaries reported$26/hr
Welder salaries - 9 salaries reported$46/hr
Welder salaries - 9 salaries reported$79,549/yr
Welder salaries - 8 salaries reported$52/hr
Welder salaries - 8 salaries reported$36/hr
Welder salaries - 7 salaries reported$30/hr
Welder salaries - 7 salaries reported$24/hr
Welder salaries - 7 salaries reported$27/hr
Welder salaries - 6 salaries reported$43/hr
Welder salaries - 6 salaries reported$67,175/yr
Welder salaries - 5 salaries reported$28/hr
Welder salaries - 5 salaries reported$27/hr
Welder salaries - 5 salaries reported$43/hr
Welder salaries - 5 salaries reported$27/hr
Welder salaries - 4 salaries reported$66/hr
Welder salaries - 4 salaries reported$47/hr
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Frequently asked questions about a Welder salaries

The average salary for a Welder is $94,737 per year in Canada. Salaries estimates are based on 872 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Welder employees in Canada.

The highest salary for a Welder in Canada is $229,204 per year.

The lowest salary for a Welder in Canada is $57,004 per year.

Salaries for welders are good and are growing at a steady rate. Welders make the most amount of money in the Northwest Territories, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Alberta. With construction being their biggest sector, urban areas and cities are where salaries are the highest for welder. If you are looking to make more money as a welder, you can work within a large construction company that has locations throughout Canada.

If you like metal and working with your hands, you should consider furthering your welding career with advanced education to make more money. Canada requires professional welders to complete a three-year apprenticeship program or have at least three years of experience in the field, plus some industry or college courses in welding to become eligible for trade certification, which is compulsory in some provinces. Previous experience as a machine operator or with robotics is an asset. If you already have a welding job, you should focus on enhancing your skills to perform the more common welds more quickly. The more advanced you are, the faster you can move up in your career, eventually becoming a lead or senior welder making top dollar. Master your blueprint reading abilities and the quality of your horizontal flat fillet and flat groove welds using semi-automatic, manual, and automatic welding equipment.

Whether you’re just starting your welding career or are already in an established position, you can increase your earnings by negotiating your salary. Start by reviewing some common welder job interview questions to get a feel for the in-demand skills, qualifications, and education that can make you an asset in the role. You should also have a portfolio showcasing all your best work, including impressive weld examples, reviews, and recommendations from previous employers or clients. If you want to change employers, do a welder job search to see what other companies pay someone with your skills, qualifications, and experience. If the going rate is higher than what you’re making, consider adding 10% to 20% more to your salary expectations.

About 65.83% of Welder professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional $32,089 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Welder in Canada as a good salary.

Welder professionals in Canada have a wide total pay range, between $42,803 and $703,358 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of $94,737 following the average career path of a Welder.

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