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Accounting and Finance Average Salaries in Alberta 2024

How much money does a person working in Accounting and Finance make in Alberta?


Average Yearly Salary
133,000 CAD
( 11,100 CAD monthly)

LOW
53,600
CAD
AVERAGE
133,000
CAD
HIGH
266,000
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 Accounting and Finance in Alberta typically earns around 133,000 CAD. Salaries range from 53,600 CAD (lowest average) to 266,000 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 Accounting and Finance domain in Alberta 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
Accounting and Finance
Account Examiner70,600 CAD
Account Executive120,000 CAD
Accountant87,800 CAD
Accounting Analyst111,000 CAD
Accounting Assistant71,100 CAD
Accounting Associate68,300 CAD
Accounting Clerk55,400 CAD
Accounting Coordinator84,800 CAD
Accounting Head190,000 CAD
Accounting Manager191,000 CAD
Accounting Officer69,500 CAD
Accounting Specialist119,000 CAD
Accounting Supervisor127,000 CAD
Accounting Technician65,100 CAD
Accounting Unit Controller157,000 CAD
Accounts Executive117,000 CAD
Accounts Officer71,200 CAD
Accounts Payable and Receivable Specialist96,100 CAD
Accounts Payable Assistant74,600 CAD
Accounts Payable Associate80,900 CAD
Accounts Payable Clerk69,300 CAD
Accounts Payable Manager172,000 CAD
Accounts Receivable Administrator139,000 CAD
Accounts Receivable Clerk67,100 CAD
Accounts Receivable Financial Analyst122,000 CAD
Accounts Receivable Manager181,000 CAD
Accounts Receivable Team Leader132,000 CAD
Algorithmic Trading Specialist166,000 CAD
Assistant Accountant66,600 CAD
Assistant Accounting Manager167,000 CAD
Assistant Auditor93,400 CAD
Assistant Corporate Controller124,000 CAD
Assistant Finance Manager197,000 CAD
Assistant Financial Controller120,000 CAD
Audit Director201,000 CAD
Audit Supervisor166,000 CAD
Auditing Clerk71,200 CAD
Auditing Manager195,000 CAD
Billing Clerk72,500 CAD
Billing Coordinator81,100 CAD
Billing Specialist98,000 CAD
Billing Supervisor144,000 CAD
Bookkeeper58,000 CAD
Bookkeeping Specialist88,700 CAD
Budget Analyst157,000 CAD
Budget Manager194,000 CAD
Business Support Analyst105,000 CAD
Capital Markets Associate132,000 CAD
Cash Flow Analyst133,000 CAD
Cash Management Manager180,000 CAD
Cash Management Officer108,000 CAD
Cashbook Clerk60,600 CAD
Chartered Accountant113,000 CAD
Chief Accountant140,000 CAD
Chief Financial Technology Officer192,000 CAD
Collections Clerk55,100 CAD
Collections Representative81,900 CAD
Collections Specialist96,700 CAD
Corporate Controller152,000 CAD
Corporate Treasurer181,000 CAD
Cost Accountant93,300 CAD
Cost Accounting Manager176,000 CAD
Cost Accounting Supervisor151,000 CAD
Cost Analyst146,000 CAD
Credit and Collection Manager188,000 CAD
Credit and Collection Staff69,000 CAD
Credit and Loans Officer68,600 CAD
Credit Controller125,000 CAD
Credit Manager185,000 CAD
Debt Adviser145,000 CAD
Debt Collector73,000 CAD
Debtors Clerk60,400 CAD
Debtors Controller69,500 CAD
Deputy CFO250,000 CAD
Deputy Head of Finance242,000 CAD
Derivative Trader158,000 CAD
Director of Finance257,000 CAD
E-commerce Accountant92,000 CAD
Economist219,000 CAD
Equity Analyst161,000 CAD
Escrow Assistant82,100 CAD
Executive Accountant105,000 CAD
External Auditor123,000 CAD
Finance Administrator102,000 CAD
Finance Analyst159,000 CAD
Finance Associate78,700 CAD
Finance Data Analyst146,000 CAD
Finance Director276,000 CAD
Finance Executive187,000 CAD
Finance Licensing Clerk64,600 CAD
Finance Licensing Manager177,000 CAD
Finance Licensing Specialist104,000 CAD
Finance Manager245,000 CAD
Finance Officer88,500 CAD
Finance President279,000 CAD
Finance Relationship Manager213,000 CAD
Finance Release Analyst101,000 CAD
Finance Specialist150,000 CAD
Finance Team Leader 212,000 CAD
Financial Accountant93,400 CAD
Financial Actuary144,000 CAD
Financial Administrator146,000 CAD
Financial Advisor170,000 CAD
Financial Analyst164,000 CAD
Financial Applications Specialist110,000 CAD
Financial Assistant73,100 CAD
Financial Associate77,400 CAD
Financial Associate83,800 CAD
Financial Claims Analyst123,000 CAD
Financial Claims Manager169,000 CAD
Financial Claims Supervisor147,000 CAD
Financial Clerk73,300 CAD
Financial Commercial Analyst130,000 CAD
Financial Compliance Analyst146,000 CAD
Financial Compliance Officer148,000 CAD
Financial Consultant118,000 CAD
Financial Controller149,000 CAD
Financial Controller148,000 CAD
Financial Coordinator82,600 CAD
Financial Customer Service Manager168,000 CAD
Financial Data Scientist162,000 CAD
Financial Dealer and Broker95,000 CAD
Financial Director278,000 CAD
Financial Encoder79,500 CAD
Financial Manager244,000 CAD
Financial Manager254,000 CAD
Financial Modelling Analyst162,000 CAD
Financial Operations Manager224,000 CAD
Financial Policy Analyst144,000 CAD
Financial Project Manager183,000 CAD
Financial Quantitative Analyst155,000 CAD
Financial Reporting Consultant132,000 CAD
Financial Reporting Manager178,000 CAD
Financial Section Head180,000 CAD
Financial Services Manager238,000 CAD
Financial Services Sales Agent96,000 CAD
Financial Technology Consultant147,000 CAD
Financial Wellness Coach179,000 CAD
FinTech Analyst156,000 CAD
Fixed Assets Administrator91,600 CAD
Forensic Accountant107,000 CAD
Fraud Detection Supervisor117,000 CAD
Fraud Prevention Manager182,000 CAD
Fund Accountant88,200 CAD
Grants Coordinator70,400 CAD
Green Finance Analyst142,000 CAD
Group Financial Manager255,000 CAD
Internal Auditor122,000 CAD
Internal Control Adviser150,000 CAD
Internal Control Officer77,600 CAD
International Tax Director224,000 CAD
Inventory Accountant96,400 CAD
Investment Advisor255,000 CAD
Investment Analyst176,000 CAD
Investment Associate158,000 CAD
Investment Broker155,000 CAD
Investment Fund Manager196,000 CAD
Investment Operations Manager213,000 CAD
Investment Underwriter77,300 CAD
Investor120,000 CAD
Investor Relations Manager175,000 CAD
KYC Team Leader180,000 CAD
Loan Processor73,500 CAD
Management Accountant100,000 CAD
Management Economist203,000 CAD
Paymaster72,500 CAD
Payroll Administrator118,000 CAD
Payroll Benefits Coordinator99,500 CAD
Payroll Billing Manager170,000 CAD
Payroll Clerk80,800 CAD
Payroll Manager175,000 CAD
Payroll Officer75,900 CAD
Payroll Specialist93,900 CAD
Payroll Supervisor115,000 CAD
Pensions Administrator92,300 CAD
Personal Financial Advisor141,000 CAD
Pricing Analyst159,000 CAD
Private Equity Analyst164,000 CAD
Project Accountant98,800 CAD
Proposal Development Coordinator77,600 CAD
Quantitative Trader129,000 CAD
Receivables Accountant82,700 CAD
Regulatory Accountant99,300 CAD
Retirement Plan Analyst152,000 CAD
Revenue Management Specialist148,000 CAD
Revenue Recognition Analyst164,000 CAD
Risk Management Director224,000 CAD
Risk Management Supervisor172,000 CAD
Staff Accountant89,800 CAD
Tax Accountant88,900 CAD
Tax Administrator102,000 CAD
Tax Advisor135,000 CAD
Tax Analyst140,000 CAD
Tax Associate74,800 CAD
Tax Consultant151,000 CAD
Tax Director205,000 CAD
Tax Examiner98,600 CAD
Tax Manager184,000 CAD
Tax Research Manager190,000 CAD
Teller51,900 CAD
Treasury Accountant95,600 CAD
Treasury Analyst155,000 CAD
Underwriter62,200 CAD
Underwriting Assistant60,500 CAD
Vice President of Finance261,000 CAD


Accounting and Finance Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Alberta

Median and salary distribution Alberta Accounting and Finance yearly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
138,000 CAD or more
10% of people earn
117,000 to 138,000 CAD
20% of people earn
70,500 CAD or less
65% of people earn
70,500 to 117,000 CAD
Minimum Salary
53,600 CAD
Median
121,000 CAD
Maximum
266,000 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 Accounting and Finance in Alberta range from 53,600 CAD (starting average salary) to 266,000 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 Accounting and Finance is 121,000 CAD, implying that half of the workforce in Alberta 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 Accounting and Finance in Alberta earn less than 95,100 CAD, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 147,000 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 Accounting and Finance in Alberta. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 70,500 CAD to 117,000 CAD. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 70,500 CAD mark, while 10% ranged from 117,000 CAD to 138,000 CAD. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 138,000 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 Accounting and Finance in Alberta 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 Accounting and Finance in Alberta, 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 / Accounting and Finance / Alberta

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

Male
127,000 CAD
Female-5%
121,000 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 / Accounting and Finance / Alberta

How much are annual salary increments in Alberta for individuals working in Accounting and Finance? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Accounting and Finance 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 Accounting and Finance
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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

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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 / Accounting and Finance / Canada

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Canada Accounting and Finance
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100% of surveyed staff in Accounting and Finance 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 / Accounting and Finance / Alberta


64 CAD per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Accounting and Finance in Alberta is 64 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 Accounting and Finance in Alberta is 26 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
Calgary131,000 CAD
Edmonton130,000 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 Accounting and Finance in Alberta?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 121,000 CAD and 147,000 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 Accounting and Finance in Alberta ranges from 53,600 CAD to 95,100 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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