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.
(Annual salary estimated by multiplying weekly average by 52.)
