Nurse Salary in Canada

$69,584
per year
per hour
$36.16
per hour
per year

Nurse - Average Salary & Wage

The average salary for a Nurse is $69,584 per year ($36.16 per hour), which is $3,813 (+6%) higher than the average Canadian salary.
A Nurse can expect an average starting salary of $42,540. The highest salaries can exceed $90,136.
$42,540
Low
$69,584
Average
$90,136
High
$22.11
Low
$36.16
Average
$46.84
High

Nurse Salary Range

Low
$42,540
Average
$69,584
Experienced
$79,297
High
$90,136
Low
$22.11
Average
$36.16
Experienced
$42.21
High
$46.84
Among Nurses in Canada, undergraduate Nurses or unlicensed Grad Nurses tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced Nurses or positions like Tavel Nurses enjoy the highest salaries.

Nurse - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Travel Nurse$0/year
+28% 
Public Health Nurse$0/year
+17% 

Nurse - Pay by Experience Level

An Entry Level Nurse with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average salary of $61,126 gross per year. A mid career Nurse with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $67,242, while an experienced Nurse with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $79,200. Nurses with more than 20 years of experience earn $86,440 on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Nurse

Late Career▲ +24%
Experienced▲ +14%
Average Salary$69,584/year
Mid Career▼ -3%
Entry Level▼ -12%

Gender Breakdown

Female
74%
Male
26%

Nurse - Related Salaries

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

How much does a Nurse make in Canada?
A Nurse in Canada earns an average of $69,584 gross per year, which is about $36.16 gross per hour. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Nurse updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Nurse in Canada?
The starting salary of a Nurse in Canada is around $42,540 gross per year. Undergraduate Nurses or unlicensed Grad Nurses usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Nurse in Canada?
The highest salary of a Nurse in Canada can reach and exceed $90,136 gross per year. Tavel Nurses usually have the highest salaries.
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