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Engineering Average Salaries in Nova Scotia 2024

How much money does a person working in Engineering make in Nova Scotia?


Average Yearly Salary
95,600 CAD
( 7,970 CAD monthly)

LOW
30,200
CAD
AVERAGE
95,600
CAD
HIGH
201,000
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 Engineering in Nova Scotia typically earns around 95,600 CAD. Salaries range from 30,200 CAD (lowest average) to 201,000 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 Engineering domain in Nova Scotia 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
Engineering
3D Printing Engineer94,800 CAD
Acoustics Engineer96,600 CAD
Assembly Engineering Technician75,700 CAD
Assistant Chief Engineer112,000 CAD
Associate Engineer93,500 CAD
AutoCAD Drafter60,700 CAD
Autocad Operator61,600 CAD
Automation Engineer112,000 CAD
Automation Engineer106,000 CAD
Avionic System Support Engineer100,000 CAD
Biochemical Engineer95,100 CAD
BMS Engineer96,800 CAD
Bridge and Lock Tender53,000 CAD
Broadcast Engineer103,000 CAD
CAD Design Engineer101,000 CAD
CAD Designer62,700 CAD
CAE Engineer96,700 CAD
Ceramics Engineer93,800 CAD
Chemical Engineer103,000 CAD
Civil Drafter66,500 CAD
Civil Engineer108,000 CAD
Civil Site Engineer104,000 CAD
Civil Technician62,500 CAD
Cognitive Engineer91,100 CAD
Commissioning Engineer99,700 CAD
Communications Engineer116,000 CAD
Condition Monitoring Engineer86,700 CAD
Contract Associate Engineer96,900 CAD
Contract Engineer98,900 CAD
Control Systems Engineer103,000 CAD
Controls Engineer96,600 CAD
Controls Software Engineer85,600 CAD
Corrosion Engineer89,900 CAD
Design Engineer109,000 CAD
Director of Engineering215,000 CAD
Drafter65,200 CAD
Drafting Manager122,000 CAD
Drilling Engineer96,200 CAD
Drilling Foreman31,200 CAD
Electrical Draughtsman53,900 CAD
Electrical Engineer111,000 CAD
Electrical Engineering Manager148,000 CAD
Electromechanical Engineering Technologist105,000 CAD
Electromechanical Equipment Assembler52,500 CAD
Energy Engineer105,000 CAD
Engine Assembler43,700 CAD
Engineer111,000 CAD
Engineering Account Manager116,000 CAD
Engineering Chief Designer115,000 CAD
Engineering Consultant138,000 CAD
Engineering Key Account Manager145,000 CAD
Engineering Lab Technician96,000 CAD
Engineering Manager136,000 CAD
Engineering Planning Manager148,000 CAD
Engineering Production Manager185,000 CAD
Engineering Project Analyst114,000 CAD
Engineering Project Coordinator 123,000 CAD
Engineering Project Director207,000 CAD
Engineering Project Leader138,000 CAD
Engineering Project Manager140,000 CAD
Engineering Research and Development Manager157,000 CAD
Engineering Safety Coordinator76,200 CAD
Engineering Sales Manager143,000 CAD
Engineering Technician77,700 CAD
Engineering Technologist79,600 CAD
Environmental Engineer95,400 CAD
Equipment Engineer90,800 CAD
Equipment Engineering Manager134,000 CAD
Estimator87,300 CAD
Fabrication Specialist74,500 CAD
Fabricator48,900 CAD
Facade Engineer96,500 CAD
Fiber Analyst57,500 CAD
Field Engineer108,000 CAD
Field Engineering Manager179,000 CAD
Fire Engineer104,000 CAD
Fitter and Turner34,000 CAD
Forestry Strategic Planner121,000 CAD
Generation Engineer100,000 CAD
Genetic Engineer110,000 CAD
Geological Engineer101,000 CAD
Geotechnical Engineer104,000 CAD
Heavy Equipment Mechanic57,100 CAD
Highway Engineer99,700 CAD
HSE Professional95,300 CAD
Human Machine Interface Engineer88,300 CAD
HVAC Engineer109,000 CAD
HVAC Supervisor94,500 CAD
Industrial Engineer100,000 CAD
Industrial Engineering Technologist97,000 CAD
Instrument Engineer101,000 CAD
Instrument Technician53,600 CAD
Instrumentation and Control Engineer98,600 CAD
Instrumentation Designer86,100 CAD
Instrumentation Engineer103,000 CAD
Instrumentation Manager103,000 CAD
Irrigation Engineer103,000 CAD
Licensed Aircraft Engineer111,000 CAD
Locomotive Engineer103,000 CAD
Maintenance Engineer92,300 CAD
Maintenance Fitter35,900 CAD
Maintenance Manager103,000 CAD
Manufacturing Engineer96,800 CAD
Marine Engineer103,000 CAD
Materials Engineer103,000 CAD
Materials Researcher95,200 CAD
Materials Technician75,400 CAD
Mechanical and Electrical Engineer105,000 CAD
Mechanical Design Engineer107,000 CAD
Mechanical Designer88,700 CAD
Mechanical Engineer114,000 CAD
Mechanical Engineering Manager139,000 CAD
Mechanical Inspector101,000 CAD
Mechatronics Engineer114,000 CAD
Mining Engineer99,400 CAD
Nanotechnology Engineer112,000 CAD
Natural Language Processing Engineer110,000 CAD
Oil and Petrochemical Engineer112,000 CAD
Optical Engineer97,200 CAD
Optical Instrument Assembler51,800 CAD
PCB Assembler35,500 CAD
Photonics Engineer110,000 CAD
Photonics Technician91,400 CAD
Pipeline Engineer92,500 CAD
Piping Designer56,000 CAD
Piping Engineer96,400 CAD
Planning Engineer109,000 CAD
Pressure Vessel Inspector49,000 CAD
Principal Cost Engineer99,200 CAD
Principal Engineer104,000 CAD
Principal Support Engineer106,000 CAD
Process Engineer104,000 CAD
Process Operator61,700 CAD
Product Development Engineer101,000 CAD
Product Development Technician71,100 CAD
Product Engineer103,000 CAD
Product Safety Engineer94,900 CAD
Production Engineer107,000 CAD
Project Engineer107,000 CAD
Proposal Manager136,000 CAD
Purchasing Engineer97,900 CAD
Quality Assurance Engineer103,000 CAD
Rail Engineer106,000 CAD
Regional Field Engineer111,000 CAD
Remote Sensing Engineer101,000 CAD
Robotics Engineer121,000 CAD
Robotics Technician81,100 CAD
Safety Engineer97,500 CAD
Safety Inspector79,700 CAD
Safety Manager117,000 CAD
Safety Officer53,600 CAD
Sales Engineer112,000 CAD
Scheduling Engineer90,100 CAD
Security Engineer104,000 CAD
Service Engineer108,000 CAD
Smart Home Engineer106,000 CAD
Solar Engineer111,000 CAD
Staff Engineer103,000 CAD
Static Equipment Engineer96,200 CAD
Stationary Engineer91,800 CAD
Stress Engineer95,900 CAD
Structural Analysis Engineer103,000 CAD
Structural Designer92,900 CAD
Structural Engineer95,300 CAD
Structural Technician63,800 CAD
Subsea Engineer127,000 CAD
Supply Chain Specialist96,200 CAD
Surveyor75,800 CAD
Technical Affairs Officer52,400 CAD
Technical Assistant50,500 CAD
Technical Engineer90,200 CAD
Technical Support Engineer86,700 CAD
Tender Engineer89,600 CAD
Test Development Engineer99,000 CAD
Test Engineer96,400 CAD
Transportation Engineer94,500 CAD
Urban Engineer102,000 CAD
Validation Engineer95,600 CAD
Verification Engineer95,400 CAD
Wastewater Engineer104,000 CAD
Wind Energy Engineer102,000 CAD
Wind Energy Operations Manager136,000 CAD
Wireless Engineer117,000 CAD
Work Planner72,400 CAD


Engineering Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Nova Scotia

Median and salary distribution Nova Scotia Engineering yearly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
101,000 CAD or more
10% of people earn
83,200 to 101,000 CAD
20% of people earn
44,800 CAD or less
65% of people earn
44,800 to 83,200 CAD
Minimum Salary
30,200 CAD
Median
87,500 CAD
Maximum
201,000 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 Engineering in Nova Scotia range from 30,200 CAD (starting average salary) to 201,000 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 Engineering is 87,500 CAD, implying that half of the workforce in Nova Scotia 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 Engineering in Nova Scotia earn less than 65,500 CAD, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 108,000 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 Engineering in Nova Scotia. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 44,800 CAD to 83,200 CAD. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 44,800 CAD mark, while 10% ranged from 83,200 CAD to 101,000 CAD. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 101,000 CAD or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

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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 Engineering in Nova Scotia 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?

Salary Comparison By Education
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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 Engineering in Nova Scotia, 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 / Engineering / Nova Scotia

Salary comparison by gender Canada Engineering 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 Engineering in Canada, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 5%.

Male
104,000 CAD
Female-5%
99,000 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 / Engineering / Nova Scotia

How much are annual salary increments in Nova Scotia for individuals working in Engineering? How often do employees get salary raises?

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

Annual Salary Increment Rate Canada Engineering
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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 / Engineering / Canada

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Canada Engineering
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100% of surveyed staff in Engineering reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while % said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

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

Received Bonus
%
No Bonus
100%

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 / Engineering / Nova Scotia


46 CAD per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Engineering in Nova Scotia is 46 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 Engineering in Nova Scotia 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
Halifax99,100 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 Engineering in Nova Scotia?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 87,500 CAD and 108,000 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 Engineering in Nova Scotia ranges from 30,200 CAD to 65,500 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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