Content has loaded

Technical writer salary in Canada

How much does a Technical Writer make in Canada?

Average base salary

$72,011

The average salary for a technical writer is $72,011 per year in Canada. 112 salaries reported, updated at May 10, 2026

Technical Writer job openings in Canada

slide 1 of 6
slide1 of 6
Bilingual Technical Writer, NA
Vantage Data Centers3.3out of 5 stars.
Pointe-Claire, QC
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Technical Writer in Canada

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Manpower
 
$134,160per year
View company
PeopleToGo
 
$124,800per year
View company
Kelly
 
$124,453per year
View company
CorGTA
 
$122,720per year
View company
Spirit Omega
 
$122,179per year
View company
Aplin
 
$114,400per year
View company

Highest paying cities for Technical Writers near Canada

  1. Toronto, ON
    $95,419 per year
  2. Vancouver, BC
    $88,289 per year
  3. Edmonton, AB
    $84,591 per year
  4. Ottawa, ON
    $82,394 per year
  5. Montréal, QC
    $72,746 per year

Where can a Technical Writer earn more?

Compare salaries for Technical Writers in different locations
vs.

How much do similar professions as Technical Writer get paid in Canada?

Junior Technical Writer

Job openings
Average $59,265 per year

Senior Technical Writer

Job openings
Average $90,283 per year