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Salaries in Quebec 2026

115 professions catalogued with detailed data. Sources: Statistics Canada and Government of Canada Job Bank.

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Average salary

$62,900

per year in Quebec

Median salary

$58,300

50% earn more, 50% less

Minimum wage

$16.10/h

~$33,488 /yr

Salaries by city in Quebec

Comparison of average salaries in major Quebec cities

Gatineau

290k pop.
Average salary $69,000
Average rent $1,480 /mo

Montréal

1,780k pop.
Average salary $65,800
Average rent $1,650 /mo

Longueuil

250k pop.
Average salary $64,600
Average rent $1,550 /mo

Laval

440k pop.
Average salary $63,900
Average rent $1,580 /mo

Terrebonne

120k pop.
Average salary $63,300
Average rent $1,480 /mo

Québec

550k pop.
Average salary $62,100
Average rent $1,320 /mo

Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu

100k pop.
Average salary $60,600
Average rent $1,240 /mo

Saguenay

145k pop.
Average salary $60,400
Average rent $950 /mo

Sherbrooke

170k pop.
Average salary $58,700
Average rent $1,180 /mo

Trois-Rivières

140k pop.
Average salary $57,800
Average rent $1,020 /mo

All professions by category

Construction (16 professions)

Crane Operator High
$84,400
Structural Steel Worker High
$77,900
Construction Estimator High
$77,900
Insulator High
$73,600
Electrician Very high
$73,600
Heavy Equipment Operator Very high
$73,600
Plumber Very high
$71,800
Rebar Worker High
$71,500
Construction Site Supervisor High
$70,400
HVAC Technician Very high
$69,300
Welder Very high
$69,000
Mason High
$67,500
Carpenter Very high
$67,200
Civil Engineering Technician High
$67,200
Roofer High
$62,900
Painter High
$56,800

Education (8 professions)

University Professor Moderate
$123,600
College Professor High
$84,400
High School Teacher High
$73,600
Elementary School Teacher High
$70,700
Librarian Low
$67,200
Special Education Technician Very high
$56,800
Special Education Technician Very high
$52,100
Early Childhood Educator Very high
$47,800

Engineering (10 professions)

Aerospace Engineer High
$99,400
Computer Engineer Very high
$99,400
Electrical Engineer Very high
$95,100
Structural Engineer High
$95,100
Chemical Engineer Moderate
$93,000
Civil Engineer High
$91,400
Mechanical Engineer High
$88,700
Industrial Engineer High
$84,400
Civil Engineering Technologist High
$67,200
Industrial Drafter Moderate
$58,600

Finance/Administration (10 professions)

Actuary High
$112,900
Operations Director High
$105,900
Financial Controller High
$99,400
Human Resources Manager High
$84,400
Financial Analyst High
$77,900
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) High
$76,500
Internal Auditor High
$73,600
Financial Advisor High
$73,600
Payroll Coordinator Moderate
$58,600
Administrative Assistant Moderate
$48,900

Healthcare (22 professions)

General Practitioner Very high
$306,400
Dentist High
$177,400
Nurse Practitioner Very high
$120,400
Optometrist Moderate
$112,900
Pharmacist High
$105,900
Midwife High
$95,100
Chiropractor Moderate
$91,400
Psychologist Very high
$88,700
Registered Nurse Very high
$84,400
Physiotherapist High
$77,900
Speech-Language Pathologist High
$76,900
Occupational Therapist High
$74,700
Respiratory Therapist High
$73,600
Dental Hygienist High
$73,300
Radiology Technologist High
$69,000
Social Worker High
$67,500
Dietitian-Nutritionist High
$67,200
Paramedic High
$62,900
Medical Lab Technician High
$62,900
Licensed Practical Nurse Very high
$52,100
Dental Assistant High
$46,000
Patient Attendant Very high
$45,700

Other Professions (13 professions)

Lawyer Moderate
$112,900
Notary Moderate
$105,900
Veterinarian Moderate
$102,100
Architect Moderate
$88,700
Police Officer High
$84,400
Firefighter Moderate
$77,900
Urban Planner Moderate
$77,900
Real Estate Agent High
$62,900
Forestry Technician Moderate
$58,600
Auto Mechanic High
$56,800
Journalist Low
$56,400
Security Guard High
$43,500
Customer Service Agent High
$43,500

Services/Sales (12 professions)

Sales Representative High
$62,900
Head Chef High
$58,600
Store Manager High
$56,400
Butcher High
$47,800
Pastry Chef High
$46,000
Cook Very high
$45,700
Hairstylist Moderate
$41,400
Receptionist Moderate
$41,400
Retail Sales Associate High
$41,400
Esthetician Moderate
$39,200
Waiter / Waitress Very high
$38,500
Barista High
$37,100

Technology (16 professions)

AI Specialist Very high
$126,800
Cloud Architect Very high
$123,600
Data Scientist Very high
$112,900
DevOps Engineer Very high
$102,100
Cybersecurity Specialist Very high
$99,400
IT Project Manager High
$95,100
Software Developer Very high
$88,700
Mobile App Developer Very high
$85,500
IT Business Analyst High
$84,400
Systems Administrator High
$82,200
Data Analyst Very high
$80,100
Web Developer High
$77,400
UX/UI Designer High
$73,600
QA Tester / Analyst High
$69,300
Network Technician High
$62,900
IT Technician High
$56,400

Transport (8 professions)

Truck Driver (Class 1) Very high
$67,200
Heavy Vehicle Mechanic Very high
$67,200
City Bus Driver Very high
$62,900
Logistics Coordinator High
$62,900
Transport Dispatcher High
$56,400
Forklift Operator High
$47,800
Delivery Driver High
$46,000
School Bus Driver Very high
$45,700

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Methodology and disclaimer

Base salaries come from public data from Statistics Canada (Labour Force Survey) and the Government of Canada Job Bank (2024 estimates). Amounts shown for 2026 are estimated projections obtained by applying an average annual wage increase rate of 3.7% over two years (~7.5% cumulative), consistent with trends observed by the Institut de la statistique du Québec. City salaries are estimated from the ratio between each city's average salary and the provincial average.

Disclaimer: The information on this site is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute professional, financial, legal or employment advice. Actual salaries vary significantly based on employer, experience level, education, region, industry, collective agreements and market conditions. Earny.ca does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the data presented and disclaims all liability for decisions made based on this information. Consult official sources (Statistics Canada, Revenu Québec, your employer) for data specific to your situation.