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Human Resources Average Salaries in Montreal 2024

How much money does a person working in Human Resources make in Montreal?


Average Yearly Salary
130,000 CAD
( 10,800 CAD monthly)

LOW
54,000
CAD
AVERAGE
130,000
CAD
HIGH
220,000
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 Human Resources in Montreal typically earns around 130,000 CAD. Salaries range from 54,000 CAD (lowest average) to 220,000 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 Human Resources domain in Montreal 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
Human Resources
Benefits Administrator81,000 CAD
Benefits Analyst104,000 CAD
Benefits Manager171,000 CAD
Benefits Specialist98,000 CAD
Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer176,000 CAD
Chief Happiness Officer175,000 CAD
Chief Human Resources Officer209,000 CAD
Chief Listening Officer157,000 CAD
Chief People Officer205,000 CAD
Chief Remote Work and Collaboration Officer152,000 CAD
Compensation Analyst98,000 CAD
Compensation and Benefits Manager174,000 CAD
Compensation and Benefits Officer72,000 CAD
Compensation and Benefits Specialist98,000 CAD
Compensation Manager178,000 CAD
Corporate Director of Human Resources224,000 CAD
Corporate Recruiter147,000 CAD
Corporate Trainer102,000 CAD
Director of Talent Acquisition198,000 CAD
Diversity and Inclusion Specialist129,000 CAD
Employee Benefits Administrator122,000 CAD
Employee Benefits Consultant155,000 CAD
Employee Benefits Coordinator65,000 CAD
Employee Communications Manager144,000 CAD
Employee Development Specialist134,000 CAD
Employee Engagement Specialist145,000 CAD
Employee Experience Manager151,000 CAD
Employee Health and Wellness Administrator129,000 CAD
Employee Performance Specialist107,000 CAD
Employee Relations Analyst134,000 CAD
Employee Relations Manager146,000 CAD
Employee Relations Practitioner146,000 CAD
Employee Relations Representative110,000 CAD
Employee Relations Specialist143,000 CAD
Employee Services Manager141,000 CAD
Employee Services Specialist141,000 CAD
Employee Wellness Officer103,000 CAD
Employment Advice Worker66,700 CAD
Employment Interviewer101,000 CAD
Employment Relations Officer69,400 CAD
Employment Service Specialist80,800 CAD
Employment Services Coordinator98,000 CAD
Enrollment Counselor138,000 CAD
Equal Opportunity Representative99,800 CAD
Executive Human Capital Management209,000 CAD
Executive Recruiter145,000 CAD
Expatriate Administration Manager140,000 CAD
Expatriate Administration Supervisor102,000 CAD
Global Mobility Manager175,000 CAD
Head of Culture162,000 CAD
Head of Human Resources198,000 CAD
Headhunter144,000 CAD
Health Benefits Coordinator81,000 CAD
HRIS Analyst71,600 CAD
HRIS Manager126,000 CAD
HRIS Officer61,500 CAD
HRIS Supervisor70,200 CAD
Human Resources Administration Specialist85,700 CAD
Human Resources Administrative Assistant60,200 CAD
Human Resources Administrative Coordinator86,100 CAD
Human Resources Administrator85,600 CAD
Human Resources Advisor139,000 CAD
Human Resources Analyst117,000 CAD
Human Resources Assessor76,700 CAD
Human Resources Assistant54,400 CAD
Human Resources Assistant Manager149,000 CAD
Human Resources Associate58,200 CAD
Human Resources Compliance Officer135,000 CAD
Human Resources Consultant166,000 CAD
Human Resources Coordinator63,300 CAD
Human Resources Data Analytics Manager118,000 CAD
Human Resources Data Scientist128,000 CAD
Human Resources Deputy Manager 152,000 CAD
Human Resources Development Manager179,000 CAD
Human Resources Director209,000 CAD
Human Resources Executive149,000 CAD
Human Resources Generalist103,000 CAD
Human Resources Manager200,000 CAD
Human Resources Officer78,500 CAD
Human Resources Recruiter145,000 CAD
Human Resources Representative82,900 CAD
Human Resources Section Head127,000 CAD
Human Resources Services Manager167,000 CAD
Human Resources Shared Services Manager136,000 CAD
Human Resources Specialist104,000 CAD
Human Resources Superintendent78,600 CAD
Human Resources Systems Administrator116,000 CAD
Human Resources Technology Consultant125,000 CAD
Human Resources Training Executive146,000 CAD
Human Resources Transformation Consultant140,000 CAD
Human Resources Vice President196,000 CAD
Industrial Organizational Psychologist183,000 CAD
Job Evaluation Specialist136,000 CAD
Labor Relations Director162,000 CAD
Labor Relations Manager157,000 CAD
Labor Relations Specialist74,000 CAD
Learning and Development Manager182,000 CAD
Learning and Development Specialist124,000 CAD
Occupational Health and Safety Officer75,800 CAD
Organizational Development Consultant165,000 CAD
Organizational Development Manager177,000 CAD
Organizational Development Specialist88,500 CAD
Payroll Assistant68,000 CAD
Payroll Supervisor79,900 CAD
People Development Officer101,000 CAD
People Operations Analyst135,000 CAD
Personnel Officer60,000 CAD
Personnel Recruiter139,000 CAD
Records Clerk55,100 CAD
Records Manager87,200 CAD
Recruiter145,000 CAD
Recruiting Coordinator73,800 CAD
Recruiting Manager188,000 CAD
Recruitment Consultant143,000 CAD
Recruitment Officer81,600 CAD
Recruitment Supervisor117,000 CAD
Remote Collaboration Consultant109,000 CAD
Remote Work Compliance Manager157,000 CAD
Remote Work Coordinator101,000 CAD
Remote Work Manager131,000 CAD
Research Associate64,700 CAD
SAP Resource Manager146,000 CAD
Talent Acquisition Manager187,000 CAD
Talent Acquisition Specialist108,000 CAD
Talent Brand Manager160,000 CAD
Talent Management Officer92,100 CAD
Technical Recruiter89,400 CAD
Training Administrator76,400 CAD
Training and Development Manager180,000 CAD
Training and Development Section Head143,000 CAD
Training Executive154,000 CAD
Training Manager182,000 CAD
Training Officer68,500 CAD
Training Specialist114,000 CAD
Workforce Planning Analyst122,000 CAD


Human Resources Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Montreal

Median and salary distribution Montreal Human Resources yearly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
123,000 CAD or more
10% of people earn
106,000 to 123,000 CAD
20% of people earn
68,700 CAD or less
65% of people earn
68,700 to 106,000 CAD
Minimum Salary
54,000 CAD
Median
121,000 CAD
Maximum
220,000 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 Human Resources in Montreal range from 54,000 CAD (starting average salary) to 220,000 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 Human Resources is 121,000 CAD, implying that half of the workforce in Montreal 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 Human Resources in Montreal earn less than 95,200 CAD, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 141,000 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 Human Resources in Montreal. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 68,700 CAD to 106,000 CAD. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 68,700 CAD mark, while 10% ranged from 106,000 CAD to 123,000 CAD. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 123,000 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 Human Resources in Montreal 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 Human Resources in Montreal, 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 / Human Resources / Montreal

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

Male
118,000 CAD
Female-5%
112,000 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 / Human Resources / Montreal

How much are annual salary increments in Montreal for individuals working in Human Resources? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Human Resources 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 Human Resources
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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 / Human Resources / Canada

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Canada Human Resources
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100% of surveyed staff in Human Resources 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 / Human Resources / Montreal


62 CAD per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Human Resources in Montreal is 62 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 Human Resources in Montreal 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
Gatineau111,000 CAD
Montreal130,000 CAD
Quebec121,000 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 Human Resources in Montreal?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 121,000 CAD and 141,000 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 Human Resources in Montreal ranges from 54,000 CAD to 95,200 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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