Average Automation Engineer Salary in Canada for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Automation Engineer salary for 2024 in Canada and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Canadian dollar. To keep things simple, we are using the CAD currency code instead of the currency symbol $.

How Much Does an Automation Engineer Make in Canada?

An Automation Engineer working in Canada will typically earn around 108,200 CAD per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 56,100 CAD to the highest average salary of 169,700 CAD.

Average Annual Salary
108,200 CAD
Average Monthly Salary
9,016 CAD

Lowest Annual Salary
56,100 CAD
Lowest Monthly Salary
4,675 CAD

Highest Annual Salary
169,700 CAD
Highest Monthly Salary
14,141 CAD

These are average salaries for an Automation Engineer in Canada and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for an Automation Engineer to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Automation Engineer salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Automation Engineer Salaries in Canada

So we've looked at the average salaries an Automation Engineer will earn in Canada. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that an Automation Engineer can earn between 56,100 CAD and 169,700 CAD on average in Canada. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for an Automation Engineer in Canada is 108,200 CAD. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 108,200 CAD, and 50% of the population earn more than 108,200 CAD.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Automation Engineer salary in Canada, 25% of the population are earning less than 72,400 CAD while 75% of the population earn more than 72,400 CAD.

75% of the population earn less than 141,000 CAD, and 25% of the population earn more than 141,000 CAD.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Automation Engineer Salary by Experience Level in Canada

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average automation engineer salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. An Automation Engineer in Canada that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 64,400 CAD.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Automation Engineer salary would increase to 88,600 CAD.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as an Automation Engineer, the average salary would be 115,600 CAD.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 140,700 CAD.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. An Automation Engineer with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 151,800 CAD.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For an Automation Engineer with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 160,600 CAD.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
64,400 CAD
2-5 Years +32%
88,600 CAD
5-10 Years +34%
115,600 CAD
10-15 Years +19%
140,700 CAD
15-20 Years +8%
151,800 CAD
20+ Years +7%
160,600 CAD

Automation Engineer Salary by Education Level in Canada

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for an Automation Engineer in Canada based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • Bachelor's Degree. An Automation Engineer in Canada with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 92,600 CAD.

  • Master's Degree. An Automation Engineer in Canada with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 146,900 CAD.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
92,600 CAD
Master's Degree +58%
146,900 CAD

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Canada is around 49,800 to 149,000 CAD and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Automation Engineer Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Canada, a male automation engineer will earn an average of 112,700 CAD, while a female automation engineer will earn around 107,700 CAD.

This means that a male automation engineer earns approximately 5% more than a female automation engineer for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Canada

Male
112,700 CAD
Female -5%
107,700 CAD

Automation Engineer Average Pay Raise in Canada

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for an Automation Engineer in Canada is around 12% every 15 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Canada is around 9% every 15 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 12 ÷ 15 ) × 12  = 10%

What this means is that an Automation Engineer in Canada can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 10% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Canada for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Canada.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
2%
Energy
4%
Information Technology
6%
Healthcare
8%
Travel
1%
Construction
3%
Education
5%

Automation Engineer Bonus and Incentive Rates in Canada

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

An Automation Engineer is a moderate bonus based job, with 57% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

43% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 3% to 6%.

Received Bonus
57%
No Bonus
43%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Canada earn approximately 6% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
123,000 CAD
Private Sector -6%
115,600 CAD

Salaries for Jobs Similar to an Automation Engineer

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to an Automation Engineer in Canada.

Job Title Category Salary
Acoustics Engineer Engineering 100,700 CAD
Assembly Engineering Technician Engineering 79,600 CAD
Assistant Chief Engineer Engineering 118,900 CAD
Associate Engineer Engineering 95,300 CAD
AutoCAD Drafter Engineering 64,900 CAD
Autocad Operator Engineering 66,000 CAD
Avionic System Support Engineer Engineering 96,500 CAD
Biochemical Engineer Engineering 103,600 CAD
BMS Engineer Engineering 103,600 CAD
Bridge and Lock Tender Engineering 55,200 CAD
Broadcast Engineer Engineering 107,700 CAD
CAD Design Engineer Engineering 114,600 CAD
CAD Designer Engineering 64,600 CAD
CAE Engineer Engineering 107,300 CAD
Ceramics Engineer Engineering 100,700 CAD
Chemical Engineer Engineering 107,700 CAD
Civil Drafter Engineering 63,700 CAD
Civil Engineer Engineering 107,700 CAD
Civil Site Engineer Engineering 112,700 CAD
Civil Technician Engineering 63,000 CAD
Commissioning Engineer Engineering 103,600 CAD
Communications Engineer Engineering 111,700 CAD
Condition Monitoring Engineer Engineering 92,100 CAD
Contract Associate Engineer Engineering 105,200 CAD
Contract Engineer Engineering 97,100 CAD
Control Systems Engineer Engineering 109,700 CAD
Controls Engineer Engineering 109,700 CAD
Controls Software Engineer Engineering 93,200 CAD
Corrosion Engineer Engineering 92,200 CAD
Design Engineer Engineering 111,700 CAD
Director of Engineering Engineering 223,700 CAD
Drafter Engineering 67,500 CAD
Drafting Manager Engineering 127,600 CAD
Drilling Engineer Engineering 97,600 CAD
Drilling Foreman Engineering 29,600 CAD
Electrical Draughtsman Engineering 50,600 CAD
Electrical Engineer Engineering 114,300 CAD
Electrical Engineering Manager Engineering 158,900 CAD
Electromechanical Engineering Technologist Engineering 117,100 CAD
Electromechanical Equipment Assembler Engineering 52,300 CAD
Energy Engineer Engineering 107,700 CAD
Engine Assembler Engineering 46,400 CAD
Engineer Engineering 109,700 CAD
Engineering Account Manager Engineering 123,800 CAD
Engineering Chief Designer Engineering 117,100 CAD
Engineering Consultant Engineering 150,100 CAD
Engineering Key Account Manager Engineering 158,700 CAD
Engineering Lab Technician Engineering 102,700 CAD
Engineering Manager Engineering 153,800 CAD
Engineering Planning Manager Engineering 151,800 CAD
Engineering Production Manager Engineering 183,600 CAD
Engineering Project Analyst Engineering 130,500 CAD
Engineering Project Coordinator Engineering 123,000 CAD
Engineering Project Director Engineering 223,700 CAD
Engineering Project Leader Engineering 132,000 CAD
Engineering Project Manager Engineering 152,700 CAD
Engineering Research and Development Manager Engineering 163,800 CAD
Engineering Safety Coordinator Engineering 80,400 CAD
Engineering Sales Manager Engineering 147,900 CAD
Engineering Technician Engineering 86,800 CAD
Engineering Technologist Engineering 84,900 CAD
Environmental Engineer Engineering 105,800 CAD
Equipment Engineer Engineering 100,700 CAD
Equipment Engineering Manager Engineering 139,100 CAD
Estimator Engineering 87,900 CAD
Fabrication Specialist Engineering 70,500 CAD
Fabricator Engineering 49,400 CAD
Facade Engineer Engineering 103,600 CAD
Fiber Analyst Engineering 61,700 CAD
Field Engineer Engineering 114,600 CAD
Field Engineering Manager Engineering 172,300 CAD
Fire Engineer Engineering 109,700 CAD
Fitter and Turner Engineering 33,600 CAD
Forestry Strategic Planner Engineering 130,500 CAD
Generation Engineer Engineering 109,000 CAD
Genetic Engineer Engineering 114,600 CAD
Geological Engineer Engineering 112,700 CAD
Geotechnical Engineer Engineering 114,600 CAD
Heavy Equipment Mechanic Engineering 54,200 CAD
Highway Engineer Engineering 108,200 CAD
HSE Professional Engineering 97,100 CAD
HVAC Engineer Engineering 108,200 CAD
HVAC Supervisor Engineering 92,200 CAD
Industrial Engineer Engineering 105,200 CAD
Industrial Engineering Technologist Engineering 100,700 CAD
Instrument Engineer Engineering 99,700 CAD
Instrument Technician Engineering 57,800 CAD
Instrumentation and Control Engineer Engineering 105,800 CAD
Instrumentation Designer Engineering 93,300 CAD
Instrumentation Engineer Engineering 105,800 CAD
Instrumentation Manager Engineering 102,700 CAD
Irrigation Engineer Engineering 109,000 CAD
Licensed Aircraft Engineer Engineering 114,600 CAD
Locomotive Engineer Engineering 98,000 CAD
Maintenance Engineer Engineering 98,000 CAD
Maintenance Fitter Engineering 37,100 CAD
Maintenance Manager Engineering 109,000 CAD
Manufacturing Engineer Engineering 105,800 CAD
Marine Engineer Engineering 102,700 CAD
Materials Engineer Engineering 105,200 CAD
Materials Researcher Engineering 97,900 CAD
Materials Technician Engineering 77,000 CAD
Mechanical and Electrical Engineer Engineering 116,400 CAD
Mechanical Design Engineer Engineering 111,700 CAD
Mechanical Designer Engineering 93,800 CAD
Mechanical Engineer Engineering 117,100 CAD
Mechanical Engineering Manager Engineering 147,900 CAD
Mechanical Inspector Engineering 107,700 CAD
Mechatronics Engineer Engineering 111,700 CAD
Mining Engineer Engineering 107,300 CAD
Oil and Petrochemical Engineer Engineering 111,700 CAD
Optical Engineer Engineering 107,700 CAD
Optical Instrument Assembler Engineering 53,300 CAD
PCB Assembler Engineering 41,700 CAD
Photonics Engineer Engineering 112,700 CAD
Photonics Technician Engineering 93,600 CAD
Pipeline Engineer Engineering 103,600 CAD
Piping Designer Engineering 58,100 CAD
Piping Engineer Engineering 101,400 CAD
Planning Engineer Engineering 107,700 CAD
Pressure Vessel Inspector Engineering 49,700 CAD
Principal Cost Engineer Engineering 109,000 CAD
Principal Engineer Engineering 102,700 CAD
Principal Support Engineer Engineering 107,700 CAD
Process Engineer Engineering 105,200 CAD
Process Operator Engineering 64,300 CAD
Product Development Engineer Engineering 114,900 CAD
Product Development Technician Engineering 75,800 CAD
Product Engineer Engineering 107,700 CAD
Product Safety Engineer Engineering 96,800 CAD
Production Engineer Engineering 107,300 CAD
Project Engineer Engineering 114,600 CAD
Proposal Manager Engineering 130,400 CAD
Purchasing Engineer Engineering 95,100 CAD
Quality Assurance Engineer Engineering 108,200 CAD
Rail Engineer Engineering 105,800 CAD
Regional Field Engineer Engineering 112,700 CAD
Robotics Engineer Engineering 124,500 CAD
Robotics Technician Engineering 84,900 CAD
Safety Engineer Engineering 109,000 CAD
Safety Inspector Engineering 79,600 CAD
Safety Manager Engineering 125,400 CAD
Safety Officer Engineering 54,300 CAD
Sales Engineer Engineering 114,300 CAD
Scheduling Engineer Engineering 95,400 CAD
Service Engineer Engineering 111,700 CAD
Solar Engineer Engineering 109,700 CAD
Staff Engineer Engineering 107,700 CAD
Static Equipment Engineer Engineering 97,600 CAD
Stationary Engineer Engineering 96,000 CAD
Stress Engineer Engineering 94,900 CAD
Structural Analysis Engineer Engineering 102,700 CAD
Structural Designer Engineering 95,300 CAD
Structural Engineer Engineering 107,700 CAD
Structural Technician Engineering 66,700 CAD
Supply Chain Specialist Engineering 109,000 CAD
Surveyor Engineering 75,900 CAD
Technical Affairs Officer Engineering 53,800 CAD
Technical Assistant Engineering 56,100 CAD
Technical Engineer Engineering 97,200 CAD
Technical Support Engineer Engineering 92,100 CAD
Tender Engineer Engineering 100,200 CAD
Test Development Engineer Engineering 107,300 CAD
Test Engineer Engineering 102,700 CAD
Transportation Engineer Engineering 97,600 CAD
Validation Engineer Engineering 92,200 CAD
Verification Engineer Engineering 96,500 CAD
Wastewater Engineer Engineering 107,700 CAD
Wind Energy Engineer Engineering 107,700 CAD
Wind Energy Operations Manager Engineering 146,700 CAD
Work Planner Engineering 69,200 CAD

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Canada, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Brampton 114,150 CAD
Calgary 124,150 CAD
Edmonton 115,250 CAD
Gatineau 107,500 CAD
Halifax 106,550 CAD
Hamilton 111,700 CAD
Kitchener 112,300 CAD
Markham 110,200 CAD
Mississauga 115,800 CAD
Montreal 121,650 CAD
Ottawa 124,150 CAD
Quebec 113,650 CAD
Regina 101,650 CAD
Richmond 101,700 CAD
Saskatoon 103,800 CAD
Surrey 109,700 CAD
Toronto 126,100 CAD
Vancouver 125,750 CAD
Vaughan 106,650 CAD
Windsor 103,950 CAD
Winnipeg 116,000 CAD

Salary Comparison by State

The table below includes links to the average salary for each state in Canada.

City Average Salary
Alberta 125,750 CAD
British Columbia 123,700 CAD
Manitoba 116,350 CAD
New Brunswick 110,850 CAD
Newfoundland-Labrador 106,750 CAD
Northwest Territories 110,450 CAD
Nova Scotia 110,000 CAD
Nunavut 118,900 CAD
Ontario 127,500 CAD
Prince Edward Island 101,700 CAD
Quebec 123,600 CAD
Saskatchewan 112,700 CAD
Yukon 102,150 CAD

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