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Automotive technician salary in Calgary, AB

How much does an Automotive Technician make in Calgary, AB?

Average base salary

$36.02
same
as national average

The average salary for a automotive technician is $36.02 per hour in Calgary, AB. 645 salaries reported, updated at September 21, 2026

Automotive Technician job openings in Calgary, AB

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Automotive Service Technician
Linda Auto & Tires INC
Calgary, AB
$15–$25 an hour
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Automotive Technician in Calgary, AB

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Windsor Ford
 
$140,000per year
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Wolfe Automotive Group
 
$135,000per year
Elk Valley Resources
 
$130,000per year
AutoCanada
 
$118,556per year
The Jim Pattison Auto Group
 
$116,183per year
South Trail Chrysler
 
$110,769per year

Highest paying cities for Automotive Technicians near Calgary, AB

  1. Fort McMurray, AB
    $52.43 per hour
  2. Grande Prairie, AB
    $42.89 per hour
  3. St. Albert, AB
    $42.17 per hour
  4. Airdrie, AB
    $38.91 per hour
  5. Sherwood Park, AB
    $38.59 per hour

Where can an Automotive Technician earn more?

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Automotive Technician

The average salary for an Automotive Technician is $36.02 per hour in Calgary, AB. This figure is based on 645 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 21, 2026.

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Automotive Technician salaries in Calgary, AB typically range between a low of $25.78 and a high of $50.32 per hour, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Automotive Technician in Calgary, AB include Fort McMurray, AB at $52.43 per hour, Grande Prairie, AB at $42.89 per hour and St. Albert, AB at $42.17 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Automotive Technician in Calgary, AB include Windsor Ford ($140,000 per year) and Wolfe Automotive Group ($135,000 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Automotive Technician salary in Calgary, AB compares to related positions:

  • Apprentice Automotive Technician: Average $24.81 per hour
  • Entry Level Automotive Technician: Average $25.85 per hour
  • Senior Automotive Technician: Average $29.72 per hour

How much do similar professions as Automotive Technician get paid in Calgary, AB?

Apprentice Automotive Technician

Job openings
Average $24.81 per hour

Entry Level Automotive Technician

Job openings
Average $25.85 per hour

Senior Automotive Technician

Job openings
Average $29.72 per hour