How much does a Heavy Equipment Operator earn in Canada?

The estimated salary for Heavy Equipment Operator in Canada ranges from CAD 47,000 to CAD 69,520 CAD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 14,832 job listings

Salary Guide

Heavy Equipment Operator Salary in Canada

Based on 14,832 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$47,000 - $69,520

Median salary

$47,000 - $69,520

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$35K

25th percentile$43K

Median$47K

75th percentile$70K

90th percentile$80K

50% of professionals earn between $43,348 - $69,520 CAD

The median salary is $47,000

Top cities

Winnipeg1,031 job openings

Fort Mcmurray722 job openings

Calgary475 job openings

Edmonton454 job openings

Mississauga364 job openings

Vancouver311 job openings

Toronto240 job openings

Montréal222 job openings

Brampton202 job openings

Ottawa181 job openings

Vaughan92 job openings

Hamilton80 job openings

Fort Chipewyan74 job openings

Whitby64 job openings

Delta57 job openings

Grande Prairie57 job openings

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CAD 82,459 - 100,000+57%

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CAD 60,772 - 83,750+24%

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CAD 80,000 - 95,862+51%

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CAD 65,811 - 78,405+24%

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CAD 55,000 - 67,000+5%

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Heavy Equipment Operator

14,832 job openings

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The average salary for a Heavy Equipment Operator in Canada is CAD 47,000 - CAD 69,520 per year in 2026. The median salary is CAD 58,260 per year, based on 14,832 active job listings.

The cities with the most Heavy Equipment Operator job opportunities in Canada are Winnipeg, Fort Mcmurray, Calgary, Edmonton, Mississauga. Winnipeg leads with 1,031 job openings.

Explore 14,832 Heavy Equipment Operator job listings in Canada on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.