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Salary Guide

University Professor Salary in Canada

Based on 8,465 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$119,680 - $132,000
Median salary
$119,680 - $132,000
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$64K
25th percentile$80K
Median$120K
75th percentile$132K
90th percentile$152K

50% of professionals earn between $80,429 - $132,000 CAD

The median salary is $119,680

Top cities

Toronto1,578 job openings
Montréal659 job openings
Edmonton531 job openings
Ottawa445 job openings
Vancouver346 job openings
Calgary251 job openings
Mississauga251 job openings
Winnipeg218 job openings
Moncton69 job openings
Hamilton63 job openings
North Census Division61 job openings
Saskatoon60 job openings
Halifax56 job openings
Kelowna49 job openings
Oshawa48 job openings
Guelph44 job openings

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University Professor

8,465 job openings

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The average salary for a University Professor in Canada is CAD 119,680 - CAD 132,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is CAD 125,840 per year, based on 8,465 active job listings.

The cities with the most University Professor job opportunities in Canada are Toronto, Montréal, Edmonton, Ottawa, Vancouver. Toronto leads with 1,578 job openings.

Explore 8,465 University Professor job listings in Canada on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.