teacher salaries in Canada

Salaries for university professors in Canada vary widely according to province, experience and institution. On average, a professor earns around CAD 113,085 per year, but this can vary significantly. Here’s a general overview of salaries in some provinces and cities:

• In Ontario: Teachers’ salaries range from CAD 52,500 to CAD 186,774 per year, with a median around CAD 117,054. Salaries in cities like Toronto are generally in line with this provincial average, although regions like Kingston-Pembroke offer higher salaries.
• Alberta: Here, the annual salary for a teacher ranges from CAD 72,702 to CAD 152,922, with a median of around CAD 115,500. Edmonton and Calgary have similar average salaries, but the cost of living is generally lower than in other major Canadian cities.
• British Columbia: Teachers earn on average between CAD 45,423 and CAD 151,452, with a median of CAD 100,968. However, salaries in cities such as Vancouver may appear lower due to the high cost of living, particularly when it comes to housing.
• Quebec: Salaries for professors at the beginning of their careers often start at around CAD 61,000 and can go up to CAD 145,000 for more advanced positions. Salaries at Montreal universities reflect these trends, with a more affordable cost of living than in other major Canadian cities.

Differences by institution and specialization

Reputable institutions such as the University of Toronto and the University of British Columbia generally offer higher-than-average salaries. Highly specialized fields, such as medicine and science, tend to offer higher salaries than the humanities and social sciences.

For more details and specific data by province and field, sites such as Canada’s Job Bank and Glassdoor offer up-to-date information and salary reports for academic professions.

Teacher salaries in international comparison

• In Germany, professors’ salaries are paid in accordance with collective bargaining agreements, and the average salary is around 7,000 euros per month, equivalent to around 7,500 Swiss francs (source: Gehaltsreporter.de).
• According to the American Association of University Professors, the average salary of a full professor in the USA is $8,500 per month, or CHF 7,770 (source: naibuzz.com). Salaries at elite universities are, of course, much higher. At Harvard University, for example, the average base salary is $17,300 per month, or CHF 15,800.
• French universities are generally public institutions, so the government sets their salaries. Tenured full professors earn an average of CHF 5,400 per month (source: glassdoor).
• In Canada, a tenured full professor earns an average of CAD 10,400, equivalent to around CHF 7,100 per month (source: glassdoor.com).