Average Pastry Chef Salary in Canada for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Pastry Chef 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 Pastry Chef Make in Canada?

A Pastry Chef working in Canada will typically earn around 63,500 CAD per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 29,600 CAD to the highest average salary of 103,600 CAD.

Average Annual Salary
63,500 CAD
Average Monthly Salary
5,291 CAD

Lowest Annual Salary
29,600 CAD
Lowest Monthly Salary
2,466 CAD

Highest Annual Salary
103,600 CAD
Highest Monthly Salary
8,633 CAD

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

Pastry Chef 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 Pastry Chef Salaries in Canada

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Pastry Chef can earn between 29,600 CAD and 103,600 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 Pastry Chef in Canada is 66,400 CAD. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 66,400 CAD, and 50% of the population earn more than 66,400 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 Pastry Chef salary in Canada, 25% of the population are earning less than 45,000 CAD while 75% of the population earn more than 45,000 CAD.

75% of the population earn less than 89,800 CAD, and 25% of the population earn more than 89,800 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.

Pastry Chef 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 pastry chef 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 Pastry Chef in Canada that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 35,000 CAD.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Pastry Chef salary would increase to 50,100 CAD.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Pastry Chef, the average salary would be 67,800 CAD.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 83,000 CAD.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Pastry Chef with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 87,900 CAD.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Pastry Chef with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 99,400 CAD.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
35,000 CAD
2-5 Years +42%
50,100 CAD
5-10 Years +31%
67,800 CAD
10-15 Years +23%
83,000 CAD
15-20 Years +6%
87,900 CAD
20+ Years +10%
99,400 CAD

Pastry Chef 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 Pastry Chef 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 Pastry Chef in Canada with a high school education can earn an average salary of 48,500 CAD.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Pastry Chef in Canada with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 85,100 CAD.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
48,500 CAD
Certificate or Diploma +72%
85,100 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.

Pastry Chef 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 pastry chef will earn an average of 67,400 CAD, while a female pastry chef will earn around 62,300 CAD.

This means that a male pastry chef earns approximately 8% more than a female pastry chef for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Canada

Male
67,400 CAD
Female -8%
62,300 CAD

Pastry Chef 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 Pastry Chef in Canada is around 10% 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 = ( 10 ÷ 15 ) × 12  = 8%

What this means is that a Pastry Chef in Canada can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 8% 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%

Pastry Chef 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 Pastry Chef is a low bonus based job, with 33% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

67% 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
33%
No Bonus
67%

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 Pastry Chef

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

Job Title Category Salary
All Rounder Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 45,800 CAD
Assistant Executive Housekeeper Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 36,600 CAD
Assistant Food and Beverage Controller Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 65,900 CAD
Assistant Food and Beverage Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 161,300 CAD
Assistant Hospitality Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 163,500 CAD
Assistant Storekeeper Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 33,600 CAD
Assistant Tour Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 80,900 CAD
Baker and Pastrycook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 39,800 CAD
Bakery Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 91,000 CAD
Bakery Superintendent Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 60,400 CAD
Banquet Captain Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 47,100 CAD
Banquet Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 63,400 CAD
Banquet Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 35,600 CAD
Bar Attendant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 39,100 CAD
Bar Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 78,700 CAD
Bar Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 57,200 CAD
Barista Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 46,400 CAD
Bartender Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 47,800 CAD
Bellman Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 36,700 CAD
Beverage Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 100,500 CAD
Bistro Attendant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 43,500 CAD
Buffet Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 72,700 CAD
Buffet Host Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 36,200 CAD
Buffet Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 89,300 CAD
Butcher and Slaughterer Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 29,400 CAD
Cafeteria Assistant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 40,200 CAD
Cafeteria Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 71,700 CAD
Cafeteria Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 53,300 CAD
Cake Decorator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 43,500 CAD
Casino Shift Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 140,700 CAD
Chain Store Customer Support Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 63,700 CAD
Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 72,400 CAD
Chef De Cuisine Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 97,900 CAD
Club Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 146,700 CAD
Cluster Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 187,500 CAD
Cluster Revenue Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 138,700 CAD
Cocktail Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 41,700 CAD
Coffee Shop Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 137,100 CAD
Concierge Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 36,500 CAD
Confectionery Baker Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 45,200 CAD
Conference and Sales Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 66,200 CAD
Conference Services Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 83,400 CAD
Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 61,800 CAD
Corporate Sous Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 109,000 CAD
Corporate Travel Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 107,700 CAD
Croupier Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 51,400 CAD
Culinary Assistant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 32,900 CAD
Culinary Associate Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 33,000 CAD
Demi Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 72,300 CAD
Dietary Aide Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 76,000 CAD
Dining Room Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 66,100 CAD
Dishwasher Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 29,400 CAD
Duty Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 86,600 CAD
Events Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 55,500 CAD
Executive Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 90,900 CAD
Executive Pastry Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 68,900 CAD
Fast Food Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 62,500 CAD
Fast Food Shift Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 64,300 CAD
Fine Dining Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 112,700 CAD
Fine Dining Restaurant Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 107,300 CAD
Fleet Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 193,400 CAD
Food and Beverage Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 140,700 CAD
Food Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 118,900 CAD
Food Safety Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 83,300 CAD
Food Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 35,600 CAD
Food Service Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 147,900 CAD
Food Service Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 146,900 CAD
Food Service Sales Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 90,000 CAD
Food Service Worker Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 36,400 CAD
Front Desk Agent Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 47,600 CAD
Front Desk Clerk Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 42,700 CAD
Front Office Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 79,800 CAD
Guest Service Executive Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 125,400 CAD
Guest Service Representative Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 51,600 CAD
Head Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 89,200 CAD
Head Concierge Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 57,100 CAD
Hospitality Director Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 233,800 CAD
Hostess / Host Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 43,800 CAD
Hotel Desk Clerk Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 45,000 CAD
Hotel Maid Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 30,700 CAD
Hotel Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 223,800 CAD
Hotel Sales Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 160,700 CAD
Hotel Service Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 118,900 CAD
Hotel Staff Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 38,000 CAD
Inventory Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 48,600 CAD
Kitchen Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 75,500 CAD
Kitchen Staff Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 38,000 CAD
Kitchen Supervisor Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 64,100 CAD
Line Cook Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 68,500 CAD
Luggage Porter Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 29,100 CAD
Motel Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 121,800 CAD
Pastrycooking and Baking Assistant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 44,300 CAD
Production Operator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 63,700 CAD
Quality, Health and Safety Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 66,400 CAD
Receptionist Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 46,700 CAD
Regional Restaurant Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 165,900 CAD
Restaurant Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 148,300 CAD
Restaurant Server Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 36,400 CAD
Room Reservations Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 151,800 CAD
Room Service Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 134,100 CAD
Sous Chef Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 79,600 CAD
Special Events Coordinator Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 91,000 CAD
Supervisor of Food Services Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 102,700 CAD
Tour Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 111,700 CAD
Tour Guide Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 73,200 CAD
Tour Manager Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 94,300 CAD
Travel Agent Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 72,700 CAD
Travel Consultant Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 109,700 CAD
Waiter / Waitress Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering 36,400 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 62,600 CAD
Calgary 67,400 CAD
Edmonton 68,900 CAD
Gatineau 59,700 CAD
Halifax 61,500 CAD
Hamilton 65,400 CAD
Kitchener 58,600 CAD
Markham 65,500 CAD
Mississauga 63,500 CAD
Montreal 67,500 CAD
Ottawa 61,400 CAD
Quebec 65,400 CAD
Regina 56,900 CAD
Richmond 57,800 CAD
Saskatoon 57,000 CAD
Surrey 64,900 CAD
Toronto 71,100 CAD
Vancouver 66,900 CAD
Vaughan 58,500 CAD
Windsor 58,800 CAD
Winnipeg 66,900 CAD

Salary Comparison by State

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

City Average Salary
Alberta 66,900 CAD
British Columbia 73,100 CAD
Manitoba 64,200 CAD
New Brunswick 58,200 CAD
Newfoundland-Labrador 56,400 CAD
Northwest Territories 67,800 CAD
Nova Scotia 58,200 CAD
Nunavut 67,500 CAD
Ontario 74,600 CAD
Prince Edward Island 55,100 CAD
Quebec 70,500 CAD
Saskatchewan 58,600 CAD
Yukon 56,800 CAD