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Economist salary in Canada

How much does an Economist make in Canada?

Average base salary

$99,903

The average salary for a economist is $99,903 per year in Canada. 28 salaries reported, updated at October 16, 2026

Economist job openings in Canada

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Housing Economist
United Nations4.4out of 5 stars.
Montréal, QC
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Economist in Canada

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
DataAnnotation
 
$234,000per year
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PAL Group of Companies
 
$131,855per year
Bank of Canada
 
$118,225per year
York Region
 
$109,411per year
City of Regina, SK
 
$101,119per year
Canada Mortgage and Housing Co...
 
$99,798per year

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Highest paying cities for Economists near Canada

  1. Toronto, ON
    $161,684 per year
  2. Newmarket, ON
    $127,657 per year
  3. Halifax, NS
    $107,995 per year
  4. Ottawa, ON
    $100,782 per year
  5. Vancouver, BC
    $97,776 per year

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Economist

The average salary for an Economist is $99,903 per year in Canada. This figure is based on 28 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 16, 2026.

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Economist salaries typically range between a low of $78,822 and a high of $126,622 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Economist include DataAnnotation ($234,000 per year) and PAL Group of Companies ($131,855 per year).

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

  • Senior Economist: Average $109,605 per year
  • Junior Economist: Average $62,615 per year

How much do similar professions as Economist get paid in Canada?

Senior Economist

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Average $109,605 per year