Artist salary in Canada

The average salary for an Artist is $88,620 per year in Canada. This figure is based on 383 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 15, 2026.

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Artist salaries typically range between a low of $55,719 and a high of $140,949 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Artist include Montréal, QC at $138,281 per year, Burnaby, BC at $117,090 per year and Vancouver, BC at $95,095 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Artist include Canada's National Ballet School (US$175,000 per year) and Art Gallery of Ontario (US$150,000 per year).