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Accountant salary in Canada

How much does an Accountant make in Canada?

Average base salary

$65,274

The average salary for a accountant is $65,274 per year in Canada. 2.5k salaries reported, updated at October 19, 2026

Accountant job openings in Canada

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Accounting Summer Students
ARC Resources3.9out of 5 stars.
Calgary, AB
1 month ago

Highest paying companies for Accountant in Canada

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Vancouver Community College
 
$146,078per year
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Alamos Gold Inc
 
$123,250per year
COOEC CANADA COMPANY
 
$119,600per year
New Gold
 
$116,000per year
Artemis Gold Inc
 
$114,723per year
Teck Resources Limited
 
$113,000per year

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Highest paying cities for Accountants near Canada

  1. Montréal, QC
    $72,193 per year
  2. Winnipeg, MB
    $71,979 per year
  3. Calgary, AB
    $68,148 per year
  4. Vancouver, BC
    $67,941 per year
  5. Edmonton, AB
    $65,759 per year

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Accountant

The average salary for an Accountant is $65,274 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 October 19, 2026.

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Accountant salaries typically range between a low of $43,319 and a high of $98,354 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Accountant include Montréal, QC at $72,193 per year, Winnipeg, MB at $71,979 per year and Calgary, AB at $68,148 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Accountant include Vancouver Community College ($146,078 per year) and Alamos Gold Inc ($123,250 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 $22.66 per hour
  • Assistant Accountant: Average $29.09 per hour
  • Junior Accountant: Average $53,366 per year
  • Senior Accountant: Average $82,807 per year

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