Clinical Nurse Specialist Salary in Canada

$89,543
per year
per hour
$46.54
per hour
per year

Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) - Average Salary

The average salary for a Clinical Nurse Specialist is $89,543 per year ($46.54 per hour), which is $23,772 (+36%) higher than the average Canadian salary.
A Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) can expect an average starting salary of $64,603. The highest salaries can exceed $112,881.
$64,603
Low
$89,543
Average
$112,881
High
$33.57
Low
$46.54
Average
$58.66
High

Clinical Nurse Specialist Salary Range

Low
$64,603
Average
$89,543
Experienced
$99,035
High
$112,881
Low
$33.57
Average
$46.54
Experienced
$51.47
High
$58.66
Among Clinical Nurse Specialists in Canada, CLSs with a master’s or doctoral degree in nursing who are just starting out tend to have the lowest salaries, while Clinical Nurse Specialists with extensive clinical experience enjoy the highest salaries.

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Pay by Experience Level

An Entry Level Clinical Nurse Specialist with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average salary of $37.62 per hour. A mid career Clinical Nurse Specialist with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $45.39, while an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $51.40. Clinical Nurse Specialists with more than 20 years of experience earn $56.70 on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Clinical Nurse Specialist

Late Career▲ +22%
Experienced▲ +10%
Average Salary$46.54/hour
Mid Career▼ -2%
Entry Level▼ -19%

Gender Breakdown

Female
98%
Male
2%

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Clinical Nurse Specialist jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months.
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Clinical Nurse Specialist

How much does a Clinical Nurse Specialist make in Canada?
A Clinical Nurse Specialist in Canada earns an average of $89,543 gross per year, which is about $46.54 gross per hour. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Clinical Nurse Specialist updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Canada?
The starting salary of a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Canada is around $64,603 gross per year. CLSs with a master’s or doctoral degree in nursing who are just starting out usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Canada?
The highest salary of a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Canada can reach and exceed $112,881 gross per year. Clinical Nurse Specialists with extensive clinical experience usually have the highest salaries.
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