Salary of Technical Writer in Canada 2026

How much does a Technical Writer earn?

$62,448 / Annual
Based on 279 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $48,756 Average salary: $62,448 Maximum: $97,500

Minimum
$48,756 Average salary
$62,448 Maximum
$97,500

$5,204 / Monthly
Based on 279 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $4,063 Average salary: $5,204 Maximum: $8,125

Minimum
$4,063 Average salary
$5,204 Maximum
$8,125

$173 / Daily
Based on 279 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $135 Average salary: $173 Maximum: $271

Minimum
$135 Average salary
$173 Maximum
$271

$33 / Hourly
Based on 279 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $25 Average salary: $33 Maximum: $51

Minimum
$25 Average salary
$33 Maximum
$51

Salary data updated: August 2026

Salary of Technical Writer in Canada

Technical Writer

Found at: Sourcestack Canada - 19 hours ago

Brant, Ontario, Canada Tigercat Full-time

As a Technical Writer, you will be required to produce high-quality documentation that meets applicable standards and...
Technical Writer

Found at: Sourcestack Canada - 20 hours ago

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada GeoSpectrum Technologies, Inc Full-time

Location: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Workplace: Onsite Career Opportunity GeoSpectrum is growing and has a new career...
Technical Writer

Found at: Sourcestack Canada - 19 hours ago

Toronto, Canada Interac Full-time US$80,000 - US$90,000 Contract

Who We Are: Every transaction matters. Every Canadian matters. At Interac, we protect both — driving trust, security,...

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All positions in Publishing

Position	Average salary / Annual
Journalism	$75,168	View listings
Technical Writer	$62,448	View listings
Publishing	$60,864	View listings
Writer Editor	$58,500	View listings
Writer	$51,852	View listings
News Reporter	$51,576	View listings
Editor	$51,384	View listings
New Media	$50,292	View listings
Media	$50,268	View listings
Video Editor	$49,992	View listings

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FAQ - Technical Writer

The average salary for Technical Writer is CAD62,448 per year in Canada. Salary estimates are based on 279 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Technical Writer in Canada.

The lowest salary of Technical Writer per year in Canada is CAD48,756

The highest salary for Technical Writer per year in Canada is CAD97,500

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: 279 job postings with salary.