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Elementary school teacher salary in Canada

How much does an Elementary School Teacher make in Canada?

Average base salary

$81,723

The average salary for a elementary school teacher is $81,723 per year in Canada. 2.9k salaries reported, updated at September 21, 2026

Elementary School Teacher job openings in Canada

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Primary and Junior Teacher - I...
Prep Academy Tutors3.9out of 5 stars.
Mississauga, ON
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Highest paying companies for Elementary School Teacher in Canada

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
CorGTA
 
$171,600per year
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RDM Lawyers LLP
 
$145,000per year
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First Nations University Of Ca...
 
$139,360per year
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Government of Nunavut
 
$116,725per year
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Government of the Northwest Te...
 
$114,445per year
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Centre de services scolaire de...
 
$107,921per year
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Highest paying cities for Elementary School Teachers near Canada

  1. Trail, BC
    $87,341 per year
  2. Vancouver, BC
    $82,706 per year
  3. Prince George, BC
    $75,403 per year
  4. Calgary, AB
    $71,992 per year
  5. Edmonton, AB
    $71,956 per year

Where can an Elementary School Teacher earn more?

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Elementary School Teacher

The average salary for an Elementary School Teacher is $81,723 per year in Canada. This figure is based on 2.9k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 21, 2026.

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Elementary School Teacher salaries typically range between a low of $52,197 and a high of $127,953 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Elementary School Teacher include Trail, BC at $87,341 per year, Vancouver, BC at $82,706 per year and Prince George, BC at $75,403 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Elementary School Teacher include CorGTA ($171,600 per year) and RDM Lawyers LLP ($145,000 per year).