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Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering Average Salaries in Canada 2024

How much money does a person working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering make in Canada?


Average Yearly Salary
82,300 CAD
( 6,860 CAD monthly)

LOW
30,200
CAD
AVERAGE
82,300
CAD
HIGH
222,000
CAD
All salary figures displayed here are per year except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Canada typically earns around 82,300 CAD. Salaries range from 30,200 CAD (lowest average) to 222,000 CAD (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering domain in Canada exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
Airbnb Property Manager128,000 CAD
All Rounder47,300 CAD
Assistant Executive Housekeeper35,500 CAD
Assistant Food and Beverage Controller66,700 CAD
Assistant Food and Beverage Director162,000 CAD
Assistant Hospitality Manager164,000 CAD
Assistant Storekeeper32,800 CAD
Assistant Tour Manager80,200 CAD
Baker and Pastrycook39,400 CAD
Bakery Manager89,600 CAD
Bakery Superintendent58,800 CAD
Banquet Captain47,900 CAD
Banquet Manager64,800 CAD
Banquet Server37,300 CAD
Bar Attendant38,300 CAD
Bar Manager79,900 CAD
Bar Supervisor57,100 CAD
Barista45,900 CAD
Bartender47,000 CAD
Bellman37,800 CAD
Beverage Manager99,400 CAD
Bistro Attendant42,400 CAD
Buffet Chef72,600 CAD
Buffet Host37,900 CAD
Buffet Manager88,000 CAD
Butcher and Slaughterer31,000 CAD
Cafeteria Assistant41,100 CAD
Cafeteria Manager73,400 CAD
Cafeteria Supervisor51,700 CAD
Cake Decorator42,800 CAD
Casino Shift Manager139,000 CAD
Chain Store Customer Support64,600 CAD
Chef72,500 CAD
Chef De Cuisine99,600 CAD
Club Manager145,000 CAD
Cluster Director186,000 CAD
Cluster Revenue Manager137,000 CAD
Cocktail Server40,200 CAD
Coffee Shop Manager136,000 CAD
Concierge38,200 CAD
Confectionery Baker45,500 CAD
Conference and Sales Coordinator67,400 CAD
Conference Services Manager82,800 CAD
Cook62,200 CAD
Corporate Sous Chef108,000 CAD
Corporate Travel Consultant107,000 CAD
Croupier52,000 CAD
Culinary Assistant32,600 CAD
Culinary Associate33,900 CAD
Culinary Tour Guide97,200 CAD
Demi Chef74,200 CAD
Dietary Aide76,500 CAD
Dining Room Supervisor66,600 CAD
Dishwasher31,000 CAD
Duty Manager85,700 CAD
Events Coordinator56,000 CAD
Executive Chef90,400 CAD
Executive Pastry Chef68,400 CAD
Fast Food Cook61,100 CAD
Fast Food Shift Supervisor63,100 CAD
Fine Dining Cook112,000 CAD
Fine Dining Restaurant Chef106,000 CAD
Fleet Manager194,000 CAD
Food and Beverage Manager139,000 CAD
Food and Beverage Trend Analyst96,800 CAD
Food Consultant119,000 CAD
Food Photographer75,600 CAD
Food Policy Analyst105,000 CAD
Food Safety Auditor102,000 CAD
Food Safety Compliance Manager111,000 CAD
Food Safety Coordinator82,200 CAD
Food Server37,300 CAD
Food Service Director146,000 CAD
Food Service Manager148,000 CAD
Food Service Sales88,500 CAD
Food Service Worker37,600 CAD
Food Stylist64,500 CAD
Food Sustainability Consultant107,000 CAD
Front Desk Agent47,100 CAD
Front Desk Clerk42,200 CAD
Front Office Manager81,200 CAD
Gastronomy Consultant87,100 CAD
Guest Service Executive124,000 CAD
Guest Service Representative50,500 CAD
Head Chef 89,800 CAD
Head Concierge56,500 CAD
Hospitality Director235,000 CAD
Hospitality Technology Specialist94,200 CAD
Hostess / Host44,200 CAD
Hotel Desk Clerk46,200 CAD
Hotel Maid32,400 CAD
Hotel Manager225,000 CAD
Hotel Revenue Manager138,000 CAD
Hotel Sales Manager160,000 CAD
Hotel Service Supervisor119,000 CAD
Hotel Staff39,900 CAD
Inventory Coordinator46,700 CAD
Kitchen Manager75,000 CAD
Kitchen Staff38,600 CAD
Kitchen Supervisor63,200 CAD
Line Cook69,100 CAD
Luggage Porter30,100 CAD
Molecular Gastronomist105,000 CAD
Motel Manager121,000 CAD
Pastry Chef65,000 CAD
Pastrycooking and Baking Assistant42,600 CAD
Personal Chef89,500 CAD
Production Operator62,400 CAD
Quality, Health and Safety Coordinator66,800 CAD
Receptionist46,100 CAD
Regional Restaurant Manager166,000 CAD
Restaurant Manager147,000 CAD
Restaurant Server37,600 CAD
Room Reservations Manager150,000 CAD
Room Service Manager134,000 CAD
Sous Chef81,500 CAD
Special Events Coordinator89,600 CAD
Supervisor of Food Services103,000 CAD
Sustainable Catering Coordinator91,500 CAD
Sustainable Tourism Consultant102,000 CAD
Tour Consultant111,000 CAD
Tour Guide72,100 CAD
Tour Manager96,200 CAD
Travel Agent72,400 CAD
Travel Consultant109,000 CAD
Virtual / Augmented Reality Tourism Specialist92,700 CAD
Waiter / Waitress37,600 CAD
Wedding Planner117,000 CAD


Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Canada

Median and salary distribution Canada Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering yearly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
104,000 CAD or more
10% of people earn
85,200 to 104,000 CAD
20% of people earn
44,200 CAD or less
65% of people earn
44,200 to 85,200 CAD
Minimum Salary
30,200 CAD
Median
72,300 CAD
Maximum
222,000 CAD




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per year except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Canada range from 30,200 CAD (starting average salary) to 222,000 CAD (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering is 72,300 CAD, implying that half of the workforce in Canada earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Canada earn less than 55,600 CAD, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 93,400 CAD, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Canada. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 44,200 CAD to 85,200 CAD. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 44,200 CAD mark, while 10% ranged from 85,200 CAD to 104,000 CAD. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 104,000 CAD or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage.

Generally speaking, employees in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Canada having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.

Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.

As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.

Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.


Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.


Salary Comparison By Education

How does the education level affect your salary?

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Change in salary based on education varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of multiple jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.

It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income?

We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degree levels across many jobs in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Canada, below are our findings.

Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average 17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.

Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn 24% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate or diploma.

Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.

Finally, PhD holders earn 23% more than Master's Degree holders on average while doing the same job.


Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?

A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Canada costs anywhere from 50,000 CAD to 150,000 CAD and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

Employees can't expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming they already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.

Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch to a higher-paying job. The numbers seem to support this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

The decision really depends on the situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if a person can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. Degree costs can be recovered roughly in a year or so.



Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Canada

Salary comparison by gender Canada Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering yearly
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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? In the field of Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Canada, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 5%.

Male
84,200 CAD
Female-5%
80,200 CAD
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Canada for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Canada

How much are annual salary increments in Canada for individuals working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Canada are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 9% every 14 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 15 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Canada Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

Canada / All Professions

Annual Salary Increment Rate Canada
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The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Canada is 7%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

World Average Annual Salary Increment
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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.

Bonus and Incentive Rates / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Canada

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Canada Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering
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73% of surveyed staff in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 27% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 1% to 3% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
27%
No Bonus
73%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Hourly Average Wage / Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering / Canada


40 CAD per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Canada is 40 CAD.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Canada is 15 CAD. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Brampton84,300 CAD
Calgary86,800 CAD
Edmonton86,100 CAD
Gatineau79,300 CAD
Halifax80,500 CAD
Hamilton85,100 CAD
Kitchener83,000 CAD
Markham81,900 CAD
Mississauga87,500 CAD
Montreal92,600 CAD
Ottawa88,300 CAD
Quebec86,800 CAD
Regina78,200 CAD
Richmond74,000 CAD
Saskatoon79,000 CAD
Surrey81,300 CAD
Toronto92,400 CAD
Vancouver88,500 CAD
Vaughan80,300 CAD
Windsor79,600 CAD
Winnipeg85,700 CAD

Salary Comparison By State

StateAverage Salary
Alberta88,500 CAD
British Columbia90,100 CAD
Manitoba85,100 CAD
New Brunswick75,800 CAD
Newfoundland-Labrador74,300 CAD
Northwest Territories82,400 CAD
Nova Scotia77,700 CAD
Nunavut85,800 CAD
Ontario92,400 CAD
Prince Edward Island71,400 CAD
Quebec91,000 CAD
Saskatchewan79,700 CAD
Yukon73,300 CAD

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in Canada is 4% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
117,000 CAD
Public Sector+4%
122,000 CAD
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Canada?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 72,300 CAD and 93,400 CAD. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for jobs in Food / Hospitality / Tourism / Catering in Canada ranges from 30,200 CAD to 55,600 CAD. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary


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