Average Carpenter Salary in Canada for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Carpenter 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 a Carpenter Make in Canada?

A Carpenter working in Canada will typically earn around 45,000 CAD per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 20,900 CAD to the highest average salary of 67,800 CAD.

Average Annual Salary
45,000 CAD
Average Monthly Salary
3,750 CAD

Lowest Annual Salary
20,900 CAD
Lowest Monthly Salary
1,741 CAD

Highest Annual Salary
67,800 CAD
Highest Monthly Salary
5,650 CAD

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

Carpenter 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 Carpenter Salaries in Canada

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Carpenter can earn between 20,900 CAD and 67,800 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 a Carpenter in Canada is 45,400 CAD. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 45,400 CAD, and 50% of the population earn more than 45,400 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 Carpenter salary in Canada, 25% of the population are earning less than 29,200 CAD while 75% of the population earn more than 29,200 CAD.

75% of the population earn less than 62,100 CAD, and 25% of the population earn more than 62,100 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.

Carpenter 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 carpenter 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. A Carpenter in Canada that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 23,500 CAD.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Carpenter salary would increase to 30,300 CAD.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Carpenter, the average salary would be 46,400 CAD.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 54,200 CAD.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Carpenter with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 58,500 CAD.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Carpenter with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 64,800 CAD.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
23,500 CAD
2-5 Years +38%
30,300 CAD
5-10 Years +42%
46,400 CAD
10-15 Years +22%
54,200 CAD
15-20 Years +6%
58,500 CAD
20+ Years +9%
64,800 CAD

Carpenter 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 a Carpenter in Canada based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. A Carpenter in Canada with a high school education can earn an average salary of 29,600 CAD.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Carpenter in Canada with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 41,500 CAD.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Carpenter in Canada with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 64,900 CAD.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
29,600 CAD
Certificate or Diploma +51%
41,500 CAD
Bachelor's Degree +50%
64,900 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.

Carpenter 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 carpenter will earn an average of 43,800 CAD, while a female carpenter will earn around 40,300 CAD.

This means that a male carpenter earns approximately 9% more than a female carpenter for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Canada

Male
43,800 CAD
Female -9%
40,300 CAD

Carpenter 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 a Carpenter in Canada is around 9% every 16 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 = ( 9 ÷ 16 ) × 12  = 7%

What this means is that a Carpenter in Canada can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 7% 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%

Carpenter 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.

A Carpenter is a low bonus based job, with 34% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

66% 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 0% to 4%.

Received Bonus
34%
No Bonus
66%

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 a Carpenter

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Carpenter in Canada.

Job Title Category Salary
Adjudicator Construction / Building / Installation 47,800 CAD
Assembler Construction / Building / Installation 36,200 CAD
Boat Builder and Shipwright Construction / Building / Installation 57,900 CAD
Bricklayer Construction / Building / Installation 34,000 CAD
Building Administrator Construction / Building / Installation 49,100 CAD
Building Contracts Manager Construction / Building / Installation 175,100 CAD
Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 47,500 CAD
Building Monitor Construction / Building / Installation 36,800 CAD
Building Sales Manager Construction / Building / Installation 152,700 CAD
Cabinetmaker Construction / Building / Installation 40,700 CAD
Civil Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 111,700 CAD
Civil Technician Construction / Building / Installation 54,100 CAD
Concreter Construction / Building / Installation 36,400 CAD
Construction and Building Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 48,600 CAD
Construction and Maintenance Manager Construction / Building / Installation 87,400 CAD
Construction Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 43,500 CAD
Construction Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 64,200 CAD
Construction Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 77,300 CAD
Construction Field Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 99,700 CAD
Construction General Manager Construction / Building / Installation 205,400 CAD
Construction Inventory Officer Construction / Building / Installation 38,000 CAD
Construction Manager Construction / Building / Installation 205,700 CAD
Construction Operations Manager Construction / Building / Installation 187,500 CAD
Construction Project Controls Manager Construction / Building / Installation 142,300 CAD
Construction Project Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 118,900 CAD
Construction Project Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 114,600 CAD
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 204,900 CAD
Construction Project Manager Construction / Building / Installation 205,700 CAD
Construction Project Planner Construction / Building / Installation 114,600 CAD
Construction Quality Control Manager Construction / Building / Installation 151,800 CAD
Construction Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 77,300 CAD
Construction Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 67,800 CAD
Construction Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 105,200 CAD
Construction Technical Assistant Construction / Building / Installation 41,100 CAD
Construction Technical Officer Construction / Building / Installation 47,100 CAD
Construction Technical Writer Construction / Building / Installation 45,400 CAD
Construction Technician Construction / Building / Installation 42,500 CAD
Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 34,000 CAD
Crane and Tower Operator Construction / Building / Installation 39,600 CAD
Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 38,000 CAD
Diesel Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 37,100 CAD
Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 34,400 CAD
Drywall Installer Construction / Building / Installation 40,600 CAD
Electrical Draftsman Construction / Building / Installation 39,700 CAD
Electrical Engineering Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 127,700 CAD
Electrical Engineering Technician Construction / Building / Installation 46,000 CAD
Electrical Supervisor Construction / Building / Installation 83,000 CAD
Electrician Construction / Building / Installation 61,300 CAD
Elevator Installer and Repairer Construction / Building / Installation 53,300 CAD
Engineer Construction / Building / Installation 111,700 CAD
Excavator Operator Construction / Building / Installation 36,800 CAD
Field Inspector Construction / Building / Installation 67,900 CAD
Floor Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 40,200 CAD
Floor Manager Construction / Building / Installation 58,800 CAD
Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 31,700 CAD
Frame and Truss Detailer Construction / Building / Installation 39,500 CAD
Furniture Finisher Construction / Building / Installation 40,500 CAD
Gas Technician Construction / Building / Installation 35,600 CAD
Handyman Construction / Building / Installation 33,000 CAD
Health and Safety Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 48,300 CAD
Health and Safety Officer Construction / Building / Installation 50,600 CAD
Installation Manager Construction / Building / Installation 128,200 CAD
Installer Construction / Building / Installation 36,500 CAD
Insulation Installer Construction / Building / Installation 39,500 CAD
Labourer Construction / Building / Installation 29,100 CAD
Land Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 51,300 CAD
Lift Technician Construction / Building / Installation 37,900 CAD
Maintenance Foreman Construction / Building / Installation 36,500 CAD
Material Tester Construction / Building / Installation 54,200 CAD
Model Maker Construction / Building / Installation 57,900 CAD
Order Picker Construction / Building / Installation 35,400 CAD
Painter Construction / Building / Installation 37,800 CAD
Pipe Layer Construction / Building / Installation 30,300 CAD
Pipe Welder Construction / Building / Installation 32,900 CAD
Pipefitter Construction / Building / Installation 31,700 CAD
Plumber Construction / Building / Installation 38,700 CAD
Property Coordinator Construction / Building / Installation 93,800 CAD
Purchasing Manager Construction / Building / Installation 130,500 CAD
Quantity Estimator Construction / Building / Installation 71,600 CAD
Quantity Surveyor Construction / Building / Installation 72,700 CAD
Roof Slater and Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 36,500 CAD
Sheet Metal Mechanic Construction / Building / Installation 36,700 CAD
Sheet Metal Worker Construction / Building / Installation 33,200 CAD
Site Clerk Construction / Building / Installation 34,900 CAD
Site engineer Construction / Building / Installation 100,700 CAD
Site Leader Construction / Building / Installation 177,200 CAD
Stock Controller Construction / Building / Installation 58,200 CAD
Structural Steel Construction Worker Construction / Building / Installation 40,300 CAD
Technical Draughtsman Construction / Building / Installation 41,500 CAD
Tender Manager Construction / Building / Installation 158,700 CAD
Tendering Manager Construction / Building / Installation 158,900 CAD
Tower Crane Operator Construction / Building / Installation 35,000 CAD
Wall and Floor Tiler Construction / Building / Installation 35,300 CAD
Warehouse Manager Construction / Building / Installation 130,500 CAD
Welder Construction / Building / Installation 31,800 CAD
Welding Superintendent Construction / Building / Installation 44,300 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 47,200 CAD
Calgary 48,750 CAD
Edmonton 47,100 CAD
Gatineau 42,300 CAD
Halifax 44,450 CAD
Hamilton 45,650 CAD
Kitchener 43,300 CAD
Markham 44,600 CAD
Mississauga 45,400 CAD
Montreal 48,200 CAD
Ottawa 49,700 CAD
Quebec 48,200 CAD
Regina 40,400 CAD
Richmond 40,950 CAD
Saskatoon 42,600 CAD
Surrey 44,450 CAD
Toronto 47,900 CAD
Vancouver 49,200 CAD
Vaughan 43,750 CAD
Windsor 44,650 CAD
Winnipeg 46,750 CAD

Salary Comparison by State

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

City Average Salary
Alberta 49,200 CAD
British Columbia 50,750 CAD
Manitoba 46,250 CAD
New Brunswick 43,500 CAD
Newfoundland-Labrador 40,300 CAD
Northwest Territories 44,650 CAD
Nova Scotia 44,050 CAD
Nunavut 49,300 CAD
Ontario 50,950 CAD
Prince Edward Island 40,800 CAD
Quebec 48,300 CAD
Saskatchewan 45,350 CAD
Yukon 40,500 CAD

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