What is the average salary in Government in Canada?

The average salary in Government in Canada ranges from CAD 90,403 to CAD 115,381 per year, based on 12,459 job listings.

Which Government roles pay the most in Canada?

The highest paying Government role in Canada is Legal Counsel, with an average salary of CAD 137,734 - CAD 180,453 per year.

Which companies hire the most in Government in Canada?

Top companies hiring in Government in Canada include City of Toronto, City of Vancouver, Ontario Public Service Leadership | Leadership dans la fonction publique de l’Ontario, CityofOttawa, City of Edmonton.

Salary Guide

Salaries in Government in Canada 2026

Explore salary ranges across Government roles in Canada. Data based on 12,459 active job listings.

Top professions in Government

Project Manager

35 job openings

Salary range

110,614 - 143,214CAD/year

Legal Counsel

12 job openings

Salary range

137,734 - 180,453CAD/year

Planning Engineer

12 job openings

Salary range

90,760 - 115,325CAD/year

General Manager

11 job openings

Salary range

73,942 - 98,410CAD/year

Program Manager

10 job openings

Salary range

83,991 - 108,601CAD/year

Operations Manager

9 job openings

Salary range

111,553 - 133,674CAD/year

Security Officer

9 job openings

Salary range

86,232 - 106,119CAD/year

Health Safety Officer

7 job openings

Salary range

76,824 - 92,349CAD/year

Social Worker

7 job openings

Salary range

71,434 - 90,131CAD/year

Public Relations Manager

6 job openings

Salary range

80,170 - 98,680CAD/year

Security Engineer

6 job openings

Salary range

90,658 - 122,859CAD/year

Server

6 job openings

Salary range

121,087 - 147,615CAD/year

Chef

5 job openings

Salary range

105,041 - 133,809CAD/year

Delivery Driver

5 job openings

Salary range

94,754 - 121,936CAD/year

Financial Analyst

5 job openings

Salary range

110,501 - 129,663CAD/year

School Principal

5 job openings

Salary range

100,405 - 134,329CAD/year

Accountant

5 job openings

Salary range

115,681 - 154,476CAD/year

Business Analyst

4 job openings

Salary range

75,495 - 96,444CAD/year

Recruiter

4 job openings

Salary range

90,177 - 108,932CAD/year

Software Engineer

4 job openings

Salary range

78,909 - 91,122CAD/year

Financial Controller

3 job openings

Salary range

38,579 - 51,811CAD/year

Registered Nurse

3 job openings

Salary range

131,577 - 156,976CAD/year

Project Coordinator

3 job openings

Salary range

72,372 - 94,954CAD/year

Psychologist

3 job openings

Salary range

66,695 - 80,798CAD/year

Quality Assurance Specialist

3 job openings

Salary range

38,379 - 61,123CAD/year

Systems Administrator

3 job openings

Salary range

102,395 - 135,167CAD/year

Teacher

3 job openings

Salary range

84,923 - 126,313CAD/year

Top companies hiring

City of Toronto22 job openings

City of Vancouver5 job openings

Ontario Public Service Leadership | Leadership dans la fonction publique de l’Ontario5 job openings

CityofOttawa4 job openings

City of Edmonton3 job openings

City of Kingston3 job openings

City of North Vancouver3 job openings

Constant Contact3 job openings

Ontario Finance | Ontario Finances3 job openings

Top cities

Toronto1,069 job openings

Montreal560 job openings

Ottawa551 job openings

Edmonton446 job openings

Vancouver384 job openings

Calgary313 job openings

Winnipeg202 job openings

Quebec City143 job openings

Regina118 job openings

Saskatoon118 job openings

Mississauga112 job openings

Hamilton80 job openings

Brampton57 job openings

Burnaby54 job openings

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This page shows salary data for Government in Canada for 2026. The data is based on current job listings and salary estimates from employers across the country.

Salary ranges in Government may vary based on experience, location, company size, and specific role.