Salary of Director of Nursing in Canada 2026

How much does a Director of Nursing earn?

$82,872 / Annual
Based on 45 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $71,124 Average salary: $82,872 Maximum: $114,288

Minimum
$71,124 Average salary
$82,872 Maximum
$114,288

$6,906 / Monthly
Based on 45 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $5,927 Average salary: $6,906 Maximum: $9,524

Minimum
$5,927 Average salary
$6,906 Maximum
$9,524

$230 / Daily
Based on 45 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $198 Average salary: $230 Maximum: $317

Minimum
$198 Average salary
$230 Maximum
$317

$43 / Hourly
Based on 45 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: $43 Maximum: $60

Minimum
$37 Average salary
$43 Maximum
$60

Salary data updated: August 2026

Salary of Director of Nursing in Canada

Director of Nursing

3 months ago

North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Sunrise Senior Living Full-time

JOB OVERVIEW The Resident Care Director (RCD) serves as the nursing clinical leader for the community and is responsible...
Director of Nursing

Found at: Sourcestack Canada - 12 hours ago

Vancouver, Canada 5 Star Recruitment Full-time

Key Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)Current unencumbered license to practice by the State Board...
Director of Nursing

Found at: Sourcestack Canada - 12 hours ago

Vancouver, Canada Right Hire Consulting Full-time

Come be part of a nationally know healthcare organization with diversified delivery network with facilities from...

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FAQ - Director of Nursing

The average salary for Director of Nursing is CAD82,872 per year in Canada. Salary estimates are based on 45 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Director of Nursing in Canada.

The lowest salary of Director of Nursing per year in Canada is CAD71,124

The highest salary for Director of Nursing per year in Canada is CAD114,288

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: 45 job postings with salary.