Accountants in Canada earn an average of $64,000 per year.

In Canada, accountants are considered “financial and management consultants.” They help businesses and other organizations manage their money, including preparing financial statements and advising on how to manage budgets. They may also work for the government or in public accounting.

Accounting is one of the most popular career choices among students who graduated from Canadian colleges and universities in 2016, according to a survey conducted by the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC). The same survey found that accounting had the highest starting salary among all professions included in the survey at $50,000 annually. The second-highest-paying profession was law enforcement at $42,000 annually followed by engineering ($35,000), nursing ($34,000), business administration ($30,000) and architecture ($29,000).

Accountants Salary In Canada

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How much does a Accountant make in Canada?
$56,335
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The average accountant salary in Canada is $56,335 per year or $28.89 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $45,852 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $75,000 per year.
Median
$56,335
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Low
$45,852
High
$75,000
Accountant: salaries per region
Quebec
$62,500
Alberta
$62,500
Saskatchewan
$61,189
British Columbia
$60,000
Ontario
$60,000
Manitoba
$55,000
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Tax Manager
$105,000

Accounting Manager
$81,193

Controller
$80,000

Business Analyst
$78,027

Financial Analyst
$71,555

Accountant
$56,310

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