Construction Manager Salary Canada 2026 (By Province & Project Type)
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The average construction manager salary in Canada is $90,000-$140,000 per year. This guide breaks down construction management pay by province, project type, and experience level.
Construction Manager Salary by Province
Province
Project Coordinator
Site Super
Project Manager
Senior Manager
Alberta
$75,000
$100,000
$130,000
$170,000
Ontario
$70,000
$95,000
$125,000
$165,000
British Columbia
$72,000
$98,000
$128,000
$168,000
Saskatchewan
$70,000
$92,000
$120,000
$155,000
Manitoba
$65,000
$88,000
$115,000
$150,000
Quebec
$62,000
$85,000
$110,000
$145,000
Nova Scotia
$60,000
$82,000
$105,000
$140,000
New Brunswick
$58,000
$80,000
$102,000
$135,000
Newfoundland
$68,000
$92,000
$118,000
$155,000
Territories
$85,000+
$115,000
$150,000
$190,000
Salary by Experience Level
Level
Salary Range
Project Coordinator (0-3 years)
$60,000-$78,000
Assistant PM (3-5 years)
$75,000-$95,000
Project Manager (5-10 years)
$95,000-$135,000
Senior PM (10-15 years)
$130,000-$170,000
Director of Construction
$160,000-$220,000
VP of Operations
$200,000-$300,000+
Salary by Project Type
Project Type
PM Salary Range
Residential (Low-Rise)
$80,000-$110,000
Residential (High-Rise)
$100,000-$140,000
Commercial
$105,000-$150,000
Industrial
$115,000-$165,000
Infrastructure/Civil
$110,000-$155,000
Mining/Resources
$130,000-$200,000
Institutional (Healthcare)
$110,000-$155,000
Salary by Role
Role
Salary Range
Site Superintendent
$90,000-$130,000
Project Manager
$100,000-$145,000
General Superintendent
$120,000-$160,000
Construction Manager
$130,000-$180,000
Director of Construction
$160,000-$220,000
Estimator
$85,000-$130,000
Take-Home Pay (Ontario Example)
Gross Salary
Annual Take-Home
Monthly Net
$105,000
$75,000
$6,250
$135,000
$92,000
$7,670
$175,000
$114,000
$9,500
Bonus & Profit Sharing
Level
Base
Bonus
Total Comp
Project Coordinator
$72,000
5-10%
$75,600-$79,200
Project Manager
$120,000
10-20%
$132,000-$144,000
Senior PM
$155,000
15-25%
$178,000-$194,000
Director
$195,000
20-35%
$234,000-$263,000
Note: Bonuses often tied to project profitability, schedule, and safety metrics.
General Contractor vs Subcontractor
Factor
GC
Subcontractor
Entry Salary
Lower
Higher
Senior Salary
Higher
Lower ceiling
Project Size
Larger
Specialized
Career Path
Executive
Owner
Job Security
Better
Project-based
Company Size Impact
Company Type
PM Salary
Small Builder (< $20M projects)
$85,000-$115,000
Regional (< $100M)
$100,000-$140,000
National GC
$120,000-$165,000
Major Infrastructure
$130,000-$180,000
Key Certifications
Certification
Value
Gold Seal Certified (GSC)
Industry standard
PMP
+5-10%
LEED AP
Growing demand
CCA Certification
Recognized
Technical Diploma/Degree
Often required
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