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Salary Guide

Salaries in Government in Canada 2026

Explore salary ranges across Government roles in Canada. Data based on 80,948 active job listings.

Top professions in Government

Social Worker

270 job openings

Salary range

70,518 - 82,651CAD/year

Security Officer

98 job openings

Salary range

87,612 - 111,421CAD/year

Security Engineer

91 job openings

Salary range

107,812 - 148,473CAD/year

Paramedic

84 job openings

Salary range

87,547 - 104,995CAD/year

Electrician

55 job openings

Salary range

103,115 - 120,405CAD/year

Systems Administrator

52 job openings

Salary range

91,426 - 120,048CAD/year

Management Consultant

46 job openings

Salary range

84,026 - 111,672CAD/year

Caregiver

41 job openings

Salary range

49,099 - 55,861CAD/year

Teacher

41 job openings

Salary range

64,187 - 87,732CAD/year

Shift Supervisor

39 job openings

Salary range

82,107 - 110,496CAD/year

School Principal

38 job openings

Salary range

108,079 - 141,125CAD/year

Psychologist

37 job openings

Salary range

60,771 - 69,324CAD/year

Office Administrator

36 job openings

Salary range

71,945 - 81,857CAD/year

General Manager

33 job openings

Salary range

99,940 - 130,466CAD/year

Quality Inspector

28 job openings

Salary range

68,179 - 85,658CAD/year

Chef

26 job openings

Salary range

97,864 - 122,565CAD/year

Risk Analyst

25 job openings

Salary range

73,681 - 91,239CAD/year

Safety Manager

24 job openings

Salary range

100,594 - 129,210CAD/year

Logistics Coordinator

23 job openings

Salary range

63,879 - 82,201CAD/year

Police Officer

22 job openings

Salary range

66,455 - 109,719CAD/year

Diplomat

21 job openings

Salary range

161,685 - 194,785CAD/year

Program Manager

20 job openings

Salary range

81,834 - 104,440CAD/year

Planning Engineer

18 job openings

Salary range

89,089 - 108,107CAD/year

Delivery Driver

17 job openings

Salary range

81,908 - 95,105CAD/year

Firefighter

17 job openings

Salary range

76,134 - 96,091CAD/year

Administrative Assistant

16 job openings

Salary range

58,341 - 73,980CAD/year

Project Manager

16 job openings

Salary range

86,077 - 109,756CAD/year

Operations Manager

15 job openings

Salary range

66,184 - 78,758CAD/year

Civil Engineer

14 job openings

Salary range

80,396 - 101,527CAD/year

Physical Therapist

11 job openings

Salary range

46,157 - 49,080CAD/year

Registered Nurse

11 job openings

Salary range

65,489 - 84,746CAD/year

Service Manager

11 job openings

Salary range

78,312 - 93,044CAD/year

Software Engineer

11 job openings

Salary range

52,805 - 63,218CAD/year

Architect

9 job openings

Salary range

116,588 - 152,582CAD/year

Assistant Manager

9 job openings

Salary range

62,407 - 74,962CAD/year

Business Analyst

9 job openings

Salary range

97,260 - 136,875CAD/year

Compliance Manager

9 job openings

Salary range

75,165 - 85,827CAD/year

Tax Advisor

9 job openings

Salary range

106,676 - 127,711CAD/year

Physician

8 job openings

Salary range

78,806 - 98,029CAD/year

Cleaner

7 job openings

Salary range

51,869 - 66,041CAD/year

Compliance Officer

7 job openings

Salary range

101,409 - 122,339CAD/year

Housekeeper

7 job openings

Salary range

54,607 - 58,560CAD/year

Receptionist

7 job openings

Salary range

89,571 - 107,730CAD/year

Copywriter

6 job openings

Salary range

64,227 - 77,630CAD/year

Medical Assistant

6 job openings

Salary range

67,134 - 83,204CAD/year

Procurement Manager

6 job openings

Salary range

83,918 - 115,388CAD/year

Recruiter

6 job openings

Salary range

56,329 - 68,547CAD/year

Security Agent

6 job openings

Salary range

37,590 - 52,626CAD/year

Engineering Manager

5 job openings

Salary range

20,585 - 24,874CAD/year

Top cities

Toronto5,140 job openings
Winnipeg4,895 job openings
Vancouver3,136 job openings
Montreal3,025 job openings
Edmonton2,593 job openings
Ottawa2,563 job openings
Calgary2,390 job openings
Mississauga1,244 job openings
Hamilton475 job openings
Halifax385 job openings
Moncton355 job openings

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.