Salary of Heavy Equipment Operator in Canada 2026

How much does a Heavy Equipment Operator earn?

$52,596 / Annual
Based on 1244 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $42,900 Average salary: $52,596 Maximum: $64,356

Minimum
$42,900 Average salary
$52,596 Maximum
$64,356

$4,383 / Monthly
Based on 1244 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $3,575 Average salary: $4,383 Maximum: $5,363

Minimum
$3,575 Average salary
$4,383 Maximum
$5,363

$146 / Daily
Based on 1244 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $119 Average salary: $146 Maximum: $179

Minimum
$119 Average salary
$146 Maximum
$179

$27 / Hourly
Based on 1244 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $22 Average salary: $27 Maximum: $34

Minimum
$22 Average salary
$27 Maximum
$34

Salary data updated: September 2026

Salary of Heavy Equipment Operator in Canada

Heavy Equipment Operator

Found at: Fantastic ATS - 2 weeks ago

Calgary, Alberta, Canada Professional Excavators & Construction Inc Full-time

Position Overview Professional Excavators & Construction Inc. is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to operate...
Heavy Equipment Operator

Found at: Sourcestack Canada - 17 hours ago

Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada Savage Full-time

Savage is Hiring an Operator/Material Handler in Sydney, Nova Scotia Here are just a few of the benefits you can...
Heavy Equipment Operator

Found at: Sourcestack Canada - 17 hours ago

Canada - Delhi ScottsMiracle-Gro Full-time

Here at Scotts Miracle-Gro there is no such thing as a typical day. Our culture is constantly energized by new and...

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FAQ - Heavy Equipment Operator

The average salary for Heavy Equipment Operator is CAD52,596 per year in Canada. Salary estimates are based on 1244 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Heavy Equipment Operator in Canada.

The lowest salary of Heavy Equipment Operator per year in Canada is CAD42,900

The highest salary for Heavy Equipment Operator per year in Canada is CAD64,356

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: 1,244 job postings with salary.