How much does a Technical Writer earn in Canada?

The estimated salary for Technical Writer in Canada ranges from CAD 65,000 to CAD 73,935 CAD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 1,301 job listings

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Technical Writer Salary in Canada

Based on 1,301 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$65,000 - $73,935

Median salary

$65,000 - $73,935

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$42K

25th percentile$53K

Median$65K

75th percentile$74K

90th percentile$85K

50% of professionals earn between $52,750 - $73,935 CAD

The median salary is $65,000

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Top cities

Toronto173 job openings

Ottawa83 job openings

Montréal74 job openings

Calgary50 job openings

Mississauga49 job openings

Montreal (administrative Region)46 job openings

Winnipeg46 job openings

Vancouver34 job openings

Edmonton31 job openings

Mirabel26 job openings

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Technical Writer

1,301 job openings

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The average salary for a Technical Writer in Canada is CAD 65,000 - CAD 73,935 per year in 2026. The median salary is CAD 69,468 per year, based on 1,301 active job listings.

The cities with the most Technical Writer job opportunities in Canada are Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal, Calgary, Mississauga. Toronto leads with 173 job openings.

Explore 1,301 Technical Writer job listings in Canada on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.