How much does a Heavy Equipment Operator earn in Canada?

The estimated salary for Heavy Equipment Operator in Canada ranges from CAD 91,768 to CAD 98,300 CAD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 706 job listings

Salary Guide

Heavy Equipment Operator Salary in Canada

Based on 706 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$91,768 - $98,300

Median salary

$91,768 - $98,300

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$68K

25th percentile$85K

Median$92K

75th percentile$98K

90th percentile$113K

50% of professionals earn between $85,237 - $98,300 CAD

The median salary is $91,768

Top cities

Fort Mcmurray76 job openings

Edmonton21 job openings

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Heavy Equipment Operator

706 job openings

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The average salary for a Heavy Equipment Operator in Canada is CAD 91,768 - CAD 98,300 per year in 2026. The median salary is CAD 95,034 per year, based on 706 active job listings.

The cities with the most Heavy Equipment Operator job opportunities in Canada are Fort Mcmurray, Edmonton, Escuminac, Calgary, Hamilton. Fort Mcmurray leads with 76 job openings.

Explore 706 Heavy Equipment Operator job listings in Canada on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.