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Technical writer salary in Canada

How much does a Technical Writer make in Canada?

Average base salary

$72,557

The average salary for a technical writer is $72,557 per year in Canada. 119 salaries reported, updated at July 11, 2026

Technical Writer job openings in Canada

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Technical Writer
Accuenergy Canada Inc
Toronto, ON
$50,000–$60,000 a year
Full-time
3 days 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
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PeopleToGo
 
$124,800per year
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Kelly
 
$124,453per year
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Spirit Omega
 
$122,179per year
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Aplin
 
$114,400per year
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Winters Technical Staffing
 
$109,200per year
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Highest paying cities for Technical Writers near Canada

  1. Toronto, ON
    $97,169 per year
  2. Vancouver, BC
    $86,499 per year
  3. Edmonton, AB
    $84,591 per year
  4. Burnaby, BC
    $80,987 per year
  5. Ottawa, ON
    $80,561 per year

Where can a Technical Writer earn more?

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

Junior Technical Writer

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Average $78,122 per year

Senior Technical Writer

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Average $139,986 per year