How much does a Accountant earn in Canada?

The estimated salary for Accountant in Canada ranges from CAD 69,000 to CAD 80,000 CAD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 65,074 job listings

Salary Guide

Accountant Salary in Canada

Based on 65,074 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$69,000 - $80,000

Median salary

$69,000 - $80,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$46K

25th percentile$58K

Median$69K

75th percentile$80K

90th percentile$92K

50% of professionals earn between $57,500 - $80,000 CAD

The median salary is $69,000

Top cities

Toronto8,060 job openings

Vancouver5,161 job openings

Winnipeg3,984 job openings

Calgary3,125 job openings

Montréal2,717 job openings

Mississauga1,826 job openings

Edmonton1,666 job openings

Montreal (administrative Region)902 job openings

Ottawa741 job openings

Markham579 job openings

Burnaby547 job openings

Richmond379 job openings

Vaughan359 job openings

Oakville347 job openings

London303 job openings

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CAD 71,268 - 75,450-2%

Insurance Underwriter

CAD 60,000 - 75,000-9%

Compliance Officer

CAD 70,000 - 80,955+1%

Senior Accountant

CAD 75,000 - 85,000+7%

Risk Analyst

CAD 75,482 - 90,000+11%

Financial Analyst

CAD 78,300 - 90,000+13%

Treasury Analyst

CAD 79,000 - 83,400+9%

Actuary

CAD 90,600 - 119,575+41%

Accountant

65,074 job openings

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The average salary for a Accountant in Canada is CAD 69,000 - CAD 80,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is CAD 74,500 per year, based on 65,074 active job listings.

The cities with the most Accountant job opportunities in Canada are Toronto, Vancouver, Winnipeg, Calgary, Montréal. Toronto leads with 8,060 job openings.

Explore 65,074 Accountant job listings in Canada on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.