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Salary Guide

University Professor Salary in Canada

Based on 8,562 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$119,680 - $130,864
Median salary
$119,680 - $130,864
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$64K
25th percentile$80K
Median$120K
75th percentile$131K
90th percentile$150K

50% of professionals earn between $80,429 - $130,864 CAD

The median salary is $119,680

Top cities

Toronto1,604 job openings
Montréal665 job openings
Edmonton548 job openings
Ottawa452 job openings
Vancouver352 job openings
Calgary255 job openings
Mississauga252 job openings
Winnipeg226 job openings
Moncton69 job openings
Hamilton66 job openings
North Census Division61 job openings
Halifax60 job openings
Saskatoon58 job openings
Kelowna52 job openings
Guelph43 job openings
London43 job openings

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University Professor

8,562 job openings

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The average salary for a University Professor in Canada is CAD 119,680 - CAD 130,864 per year in 2026. The median salary is CAD 125,272 per year, based on 8,562 active job listings.

The cities with the most University Professor job opportunities in Canada are Toronto, Montréal, Edmonton, Ottawa, Vancouver. Toronto leads with 1,604 job openings.

Explore 8,562 University Professor job listings in Canada on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.