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Artist salary in Canada

How much does an Artist make in Canada?

Average base salary

$88,115

The average salary for a artist is $88,115 per year in Canada. 415 salaries reported, updated at October 18, 2026

Artist job openings in Canada

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Life Spa Lead Artist
Life Time3.5out of 5 stars.
Vaughan, ON
Full-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Artist in Canada

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Canada's National Ballet Schoo...
 
$175,000per year
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Art Gallery of Ontario
 
$150,000per year
The Walt Disney Company
 
$133,333per year
Microsoft
 
$120,667per year
Eyeline
 
$120,115per year
MasterBrand Cabinets
 
$120,000per year

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Highest paying cities for Artists near Canada

  1. Montréal, QC
    $135,048 per year
  2. Burnaby, BC
    $107,905 per year
  3. Victoria, BC
    $97,218 per year
  4. Vancouver, BC
    $94,952 per year
  5. Ottawa, ON
    $83,323 per year

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Artist

The average salary for an Artist is $88,115 per year in Canada. This figure is based on 415 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 18, 2026.

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Artist salaries typically range between a low of $56,117 and a high of $138,359 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

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

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