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Translator salary in Canada
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Median translator pay in Canada is $33.95/hr, with most earning between $20/hr and $51/hr. Job Bank wage estimates for every province, with take-home pay at the median.
Median wage
$33.95/hr
per hour
Figure: Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024.
Low
$20/hr
per hour
High
$51/hr
per hour
Full-time equivalent
$70,616
median × 2,080 hours
Pay by occupation
Translator 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nunavut | $31.48/hr | $48.77/hr | $70.48/hr | $101,442 |
| Quebec | $24.62/hr | $36.26/hr | $51.92/hr | $75,421 |
| British Columbia | $21.72/hr | $33.55/hr | $54.02/hr | $69,784 |
| Saskatchewan | $21.62/hr | $33.53/hr | $49.75/hr | $69,742 |
| Alberta | $19.84/hr | $32.28/hr | $55.66/hr | $67,142 |
| Nova Scotia | $16.50/hr | $30/hr | $39.90/hr | $62,400 |
| New Brunswick | $16/hr | $30/hr | $42.11/hr | $62,400 |
| Manitoba | $16/hr | $30/hr | $51.28/hr | $62,400 |
| Ontario | $20/hr | $25.64/hr | $50/hr | $53,331 |
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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