Canada's Industry Salary Trend

User Guide

The Canada Industry Salary Dashboard offers a detailed view of salary trends across provinces and industries from 2015 to 2024. It allows users to compare estimated earnings, identify high and low-paying sectors, and examine salary patterns by geography and industry.


Scope and Limitations

  • Covers all Canadian provinces and territories.
  • Data is based on estimated annual salaries.
  • Some years or regions may have missing data.

Data Aggregation and Variability

  • Values reflect average earnings by region and industry.
  • Differences of ±1–3% may occur due to rounding or reporting variations.
  • Color scales are used to highlight pay distribution.

Dashboard Structure and Features

Page 1

  • Heatmap: Displays 2024 provincial earnings.
  • Trends: Shows salary change by province over 10 years.
  • Rankings: Highlights top and bottom earning provinces.
  • Industry Insights: Lists top-paying industries nationally.

Page 2

  • Interactive Table: Filterable by province and industry for detailed breakdowns.
    • Use dropdown menus to explore specific locations or sectors.
    • Darker shades represent higher values; blanks indicate missing data.

Key Metrics

  • Estimated Annual Earnings: Average earnings for each province or industry.
  • Rankings: Ordered by salary level for 2024.
  • Trend Data: Year-over-year salary movement.

Industry Classification

Industries follow NAICS codes. Some industries are grouped for clarity. Blank values typically mean data was not available.


Source: Statistics Canada. Table 14-10-0204-01 Average weekly earnings by industry, annual
(Annual salary estimated by multiplying weekly average by 52.)