How much does a Heavy Equipment Operator earn in Canada?

The estimated salary for Heavy Equipment Operator in Canada ranges from CAD 87,080 to CAD 91,268 CAD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 708 job listings

Salary Guide

Heavy Equipment Operator Salary in Canada

Based on 708 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$87,080 - $91,268

Median salary

$87,080 - $91,268

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$66K

25th percentile$83K

Median$87K

75th percentile$91K

90th percentile$105K

50% of professionals earn between $82,893 - $91,268 CAD

The median salary is $87,080

Top cities

Fort Mcmurray76 job openings

Edmonton22 job openings

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Heavy Equipment Operator

708 job openings

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The average salary for a Heavy Equipment Operator in Canada is CAD 87,080 - CAD 91,268 per year in 2026. The median salary is CAD 89,174 per year, based on 708 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 708 Heavy Equipment Operator job listings in Canada on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.