Salary of Economist in Canada 2026

How much does a Economist earn?

$86,412 / Annual
Based on 207 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $71,952 Average salary: $86,412 Maximum: $117,504

Minimum
$71,952 Average salary
$86,412 Maximum
$117,504

$7,201 / Monthly
Based on 207 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $5,996 Average salary: $7,201 Maximum: $9,792

Minimum
$5,996 Average salary
$7,201 Maximum
$9,792

$240 / Daily
Based on 207 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $200 Average salary: $240 Maximum: $326

Minimum
$200 Average salary
$240 Maximum
$326

$45 / Hourly
Based on 207 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $37 Average salary: $45 Maximum: $61

Minimum
$37 Average salary
$45 Maximum
$61

Salary data updated: September 2026

Salary of Economist in Canada

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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia Full-time

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FAQ - Economist

The average salary for Economist is CAD86,412 per year in Canada. Salary estimates are based on 207 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Economist in Canada.

The lowest salary of Economist per year in Canada is CAD71,952

The highest salary for Economist per year in Canada is CAD117,504

Data updated: September 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in Canada. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 207 job postings with salary.