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Machine operator salary in Canada

How much does a Machine Operator make in Canada?

Average base salary

$23.09

The average salary for a machine operator is $23.09 per hour in Canada. 5.7k salaries reported, updated at October 19, 2026

Machine Operator job openings in Canada

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Opportunities for Machine Oper...
Irving Tissue
Toronto, ON
$28.79 an hour
Full-time
5 months ago

Highest paying companies for Machine Operator in Canada

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Surerus Murphy Joint Venture
 
$312,000per year
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STRABAG
 
$175,000per year
The Tunneling Company
 
$124,800per year
Aecon Group Inc.
 
$110,240per year
Marathon Underground Construct...
 
$106,167per year
EBC INC
 
$98,800per year

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Highest paying cities for Machine Operators near Canada

  1. Kelowna, BC
    $25.08 per hour
  2. Edmonton, AB
    $24.25 per hour
  3. Chilliwack, BC
    $24.16 per hour
  4. Cobourg, ON
    $24.02 per hour
  5. Delta, BC
    $23.27 per hour

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The average salary for a Machine Operator is $23.09 per hour in Canada. This figure is based on 5.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 19, 2026.

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Machine Operator salaries typically range between a low of $18.15 and a high of $31.65 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Machine Operator include Kelowna, BC at $25.08 per hour, Edmonton, AB at $24.25 per hour and Chilliwack, BC at $24.16 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Machine Operator include Surerus Murphy Joint Venture ($312,000 per year) and STRABAG ($175,000 per year).

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

  • Entry Level Machine Operator: Average $23.11 per hour
  • Senior Machine Operator: Average $25.01 per hour

How much do similar professions as Machine Operator get paid in Canada?

Entry Level Machine Operator

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Average $23.11 per hour