Accountant salary in Canada

The average salary for an Accountant is $65,203 per year in Canada. This figure is based on 2.5k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 8, 2026.

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Accountant salaries typically range between a low of $45,996 and a high of $92,431 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Accountant include Montréal, QC at $73,255 per year, Windsor, ON at $68,137 per year and Winnipeg, MB at $67,816 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Accountant include Vancouver Community College (US$146,078 per year) and New Gold (US$116,000 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Accountant salary compares to related positions:

• Accounting Intern: Average $22.52 per hour
• Assistant Accountant: Average $29.36 per hour
• Junior Accountant: Average $53,102 per year
• Senior Accountant: Average $82,155 per year