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Pharmacist salary in Canada
NOC 31120 · Pharmacists
Median pharmacist pay in Canada is $55.49/hr, with most earning between $40/hr and $67/hr. Job Bank wage estimates for every province, with take-home pay at the median.
Median wage
$55.49/hr
per hour
Figure: Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024.
Low
$40/hr
per hour
High
$67/hr
per hour
Full-time equivalent
$115,419
median × 2,080 hours
Pay by occupation
Pharmacist salary by province
Median wage from Job Bank; provinces and territories without a published figure are omitted. Pick one for the full breakdown with take-home pay.
| Province | Low | Median | High | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yukon | $43.61/hr | $64.71/hr | $82.88/hr | $134,597 |
| Quebec | $41.03/hr | $63/hr | $75/hr | $131,040 |
| Manitoba | $50/hr | $56/hr | $69.23/hr | $116,480 |
| Prince Edward Island | $46.88/hr | $55.50/hr | $62.50/hr | $115,440 |
| Saskatchewan | $35.18/hr | $55.33/hr | $62/hr | $115,086 |
| Alberta | $41.24/hr | $55/hr | $62/hr | $114,400 |
| Ontario | $37/hr | $53.85/hr | $65/hr | $112,008 |
| New Brunswick | $46.15/hr | $52/hr | $65/hr | $108,160 |
| British Columbia | $40.87/hr | $52/hr | $64/hr | $108,160 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $33/hr | $51/hr | $59/hr | $106,080 |
| Nova Scotia | $41.25/hr | $51/hr | $58.97/hr | $106,080 |
Educational information only — not financial advice. Wages are Job Bank estimates for the occupation as a whole; your pay depends on employer, experience and region.
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