How much does a Architect earn in Canada?

The estimated salary for Architect in Canada ranges from CAD 117,500 to CAD 140,000 CAD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 92,038 job listings

Salary Guide

Architect Salary in Canada

Based on 92,038 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$117,500 - $140,000

Median salary

$117,500 - $140,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$78K

25th percentile$97K

Median$118K

75th percentile$140K

90th percentile$161K

50% of professionals earn between $97,430 - $140,000 CAD

The median salary is $117,500

Top cities

Toronto24,016 job openings

Winnipeg4,794 job openings

Calgary4,679 job openings

Vancouver3,796 job openings

Ottawa3,583 job openings

Montreal (administrative Region)3,286 job openings

Mississauga3,164 job openings

Montreal2,955 job openings

Edmonton2,213 job openings

Moncton763 job openings

Markham689 job openings

Halifax602 job openings

Ahuntsic North574 job openings

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Architect

92,038 job openings

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The average salary for a Architect in Canada is CAD 117,500 - CAD 140,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is CAD 128,750 per year, based on 92,038 active job listings.

The cities with the most Architect job opportunities in Canada are Toronto, Winnipeg, Calgary, Vancouver, Ottawa. Toronto leads with 24,016 job openings.

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