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Salary Guide

University Professor Salary in Canada

Based on 8,454 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$119,663 - $131,148
Median salary
$119,663 - $131,148
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$64K
25th percentile$80K
Median$120K
75th percentile$131K
90th percentile$151K

50% of professionals earn between $80,233 - $131,148 CAD

The median salary is $119,663

Top cities

Toronto1,590 job openings
Montréal656 job openings
Edmonton533 job openings
Ottawa444 job openings
Vancouver339 job openings
Calgary253 job openings
Mississauga250 job openings
Winnipeg222 job openings
Moncton69 job openings
Hamilton63 job openings
North Census Division61 job openings
Saskatoon57 job openings
Halifax56 job openings
Kelowna49 job openings
Oshawa44 job openings
Guelph43 job openings

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University Professor

8,454 job openings

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The average salary for a University Professor in Canada is CAD 119,663 - CAD 131,148 per year in 2026. The median salary is CAD 125,406 per year, based on 8,454 active job listings.

The cities with the most University Professor job opportunities in Canada are Toronto, Montréal, Edmonton, Ottawa, Vancouver. Toronto leads with 1,590 job openings.

Explore 8,454 University Professor job listings in Canada on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.