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Registered nurse salary in Canada

How much does a Registered Nurse make in Canada?

Average base salary

$46.94

The average salary for a registered nurse is $46.94 per hour in Canada. 11.7k salaries reported, updated at September 21, 2026

Registered Nurse job openings in Canada

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Registered Nurse, Complex Care
Bruyère Health3.8out of 5 stars.
Ottawa, ON
$41.15–$58.98 an hour
1 hour ago

Highest paying companies for Registered Nurse in Canada

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Groupe SM
 
$202,800per year
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Onyx Industrial Inc
 
$200,200per year
24/7 OEMS
 
$184,227per year
Agilec
 
$166,400per year
LANGLEY LODGE
 
$158,080per year
Calgary Foothills Primary Care...
 
$156,603per year

Highest paying cities for Registered Nurses near Canada

  1. Creemore, ON
    $59.79 per hour
  2. Saskatoon, SK
    $52.21 per hour
  3. Vancouver, BC
    $48.96 per hour
  4. Toronto, ON
    $47.95 per hour
  5. Ottawa, ON
    $47.66 per hour

Where can a Registered Nurse earn more?

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Registered Nurse

The average salary for a Registered Nurse is $46.94 per hour in Canada. This figure is based on 11.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 21, 2026.

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Registered Nurse salaries typically range between a low of $34.92 and a high of $63.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Registered Nurse include Creemore, ON at $59.79 per hour, Saskatoon, SK at $52.21 per hour and Vancouver, BC at $48.96 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Registered Nurse include Groupe SM ($202,800 per year) and Onyx Industrial Inc ($200,200 per year).

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

  • Registered Nurse II: Average $41.65 per hour
  • Registered Nurse III: Average $22.76 per hour

How much do similar professions as Registered Nurse get paid in Canada?

Registered Nurse II

Job openings
Average $41.65 per hour

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