Salary of Accountant in Canada 2026
How much does a Accountant earn?
$70,512
/ Annual
Based on 31 job listings
The average Accountant salary in Canada is ,512 per year or per hour. Entry level positions start at an income of ,000 per year, while more experienced professionals earn up to ,500 per year.
$56,000 Average salary
$70,512 Maximum
$85,500
Salary data updated: February 2026
Salary distribution
Based on 32 job listings with salary
Salary by city
| City | Median / Annual | Listings | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonton | $75,000 | 3 | +7.1% |
| Toronto | $72,500 | 4 | +3.6% |
| Vancouver | $70,000 | 5 | +0% |
| Burnaby | $67,899 | 3 | -3% |
About this role
Financial auditors collect and examine financial data for clients, organisations and companies. They ensure the financial data is properly maintained and free of material misstatements due to error or fraud, that it adds up, and functions legally and effectively. They review lending and credit policies or numbers in databases and documents, evaluate, consult and assist the source of the transaction if necessary. They use their review of the client's financial governance as assurance to give testimony to the shareholders, stakeholders and board of directors of the organisation or company that all is up to par.
- Prepare detailed reports on audit findings.
- Report to management about asset utilization and audit results, and recommend changes in operations and financial activities.
- Collect and analyze data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, extravagance, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies.
- Inspect account books and accounting systems for efficiency, effectiveness, and use of accepted accounting procedures to record transactions.
- Supervise auditing of establishments, and determine scope of investigation required.
- Confer with company officials about financial and regulatory matters.
- Examine and evaluate financial and information systems, recommending controls to ensure system reliability and data integrity.
- Inspect cash on hand, notes receivable and payable, negotiable securities, and canceled checks to confirm records are accurate.
Career progression
ESCO (EU Open Data) | O*NET (U.S. DOL)
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Data updated: February 2026
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Methodology
- Sample: 32 job listings with published salary
- Period:
- Calculation: P10, P25, P50 (median), P75, P90 percentiles from salary ranges
- Outliers removed: salaries below P1 and above P99
- City data: minimum 5 listings for inclusion