Salary of Illustrator in Canada 2026

How much does a Illustrator earn?

$52,572 / Annual
Based on 122 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $39,000 Average salary: $52,572 Maximum: $81,960

Minimum
$39,000 Average salary
$52,572 Maximum
$81,960

$4,381 / Monthly
Based on 122 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $3,250 Average salary: $4,381 Maximum: $6,830

Minimum
$3,250 Average salary
$4,381 Maximum
$6,830

$146 / Daily
Based on 122 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $108 Average salary: $146 Maximum: $228

Minimum
$108 Average salary
$146 Maximum
$228

$27 / Hourly
Based on 122 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $20 Average salary: $27 Maximum: $43

Minimum
$20 Average salary
$27 Maximum
$43

Salary data updated: August 2026

Salary of Illustrator in Canada

Journalists and illustrators

4 weeks ago

Montréal, Quebec, Canada Creative Arts Foundation of Canada Full-time

We're Looking for Bilingual Journalists & Local Illustrators | Nous recherchons des journalistes bilingues et des...
Illustrator – Contract

Found at: TheirStack CA - 2 weeks ago

, 00, Canada Twine Full-time

This opportunity is for a talented illustrator to bring a heartfelt children’s picture book to life through cinematic,...
Journalists and illustrators

Found at: TheirStack CA - 4 weeks ago

Montreal, Quebec, QC, Canada Creative Arts Foundation of Canada Remote Full-time

**We're Looking for Bilingual Journalists & Local Illustrators | Nous recherchons des journalistes bilingues et des...

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All positions in Arts

Position	Average salary / Annual
Music Industry	$120,000	View listings
Art Director	$78,000	View listings
User Interface Designer	$64,416	View listings
Graphics Designer	$60,000	View listings
Creative	$58,728	View listings
Illustrator	$52,572	View listings
Production Artist	$51,948	View listings
Art	$51,252	View listings
Designer	$49,788	View listings
Music	$48,756	View listings

Salary comparison

FAQ - Illustrator

The average salary for Illustrator is CAD52,572 per year in Canada. Salary estimates are based on 122 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Illustrator in Canada.

The lowest salary of Illustrator per year in Canada is CAD39,000

The highest salary for Illustrator per year in Canada is CAD81,960

Data updated: August 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: 122 job postings with salary.