Plumber Salary Canada 2026 (By Province & Experience)
Updated
The average plumber salary in Canada is $65,000-$95,000 per year for journeymen. This guide breaks down plumber pay by province, experience, and specialization.
Plumber Salary by Province
Province
Journeyman
Entry Level
Senior/Foreman
Alberta
$90,000
$55,000
$105,000
Ontario
$82,000
$48,000
$98,000
British Columbia
$85,000
$50,000
$100,000
Quebec
$72,000
$42,000
$88,000
Saskatchewan
$85,000
$52,000
$98,000
Manitoba
$78,000
$48,000
$92,000
Nova Scotia
$68,000
$42,000
$82,000
New Brunswick
$65,000
$40,000
$78,000
Newfoundland
$75,000
$48,000
$90,000
PEI
$62,000
$38,000
$75,000
Territories
$100,000+
$65,000
$120,000
Salary by Experience Level
Level
Salary
Hourly
1st Year Apprentice
$35,000-$42,000
$17-$20
2nd Year Apprentice
$42,000-$50,000
$20-$24
3rd Year Apprentice
$50,000-$58,000
$24-$28
4th Year Apprentice
$55,000-$65,000
$27-$31
Journeyman
$70,000-$95,000
$34-$46
Foreman
$85,000-$105,000
$41-$50
Master Plumber
$90,000-$110,000
$43-$53
Salary by Specialization
Specialization
Average Salary
Residential Service
$70,000
Commercial
$82,000
Industrial
$90,000
Pipefitter
$88,000
Gasfitter
$85,000
Sprinkler Fitter
$80,000
Steamfitter
$92,000
Salary by Employment Type
Type
Annual Income
Union Employee
$85,000-$100,000
Non-Union Employee
$65,000-$85,000
Self-Employed (Solo)
$80,000-$120,000
Business Owner (Employees)
$120,000-$250,000+
Take-Home Pay (Ontario Example)
Gross Salary
Annual Take-Home
Monthly Net
$70,000
$53,500
$4,460
$85,000
$63,000
$5,250
$100,000
$72,500
$6,040
Union vs Non-Union
Factor
Union
Non-Union
Hourly Rate
$45-$55
$32-$42
Pension
Defined benefit
RRSP match
Benefits
Full
Varies
Job Security
Higher
Variable
Overtime
Time and a half
Varies
Training
Paid
Often unpaid
Business Ownership
Self-employed plumbers and business owners can significantly increase earnings: