Driver Average Salary in Canada 2023
How much money does a Driver make in Canada?
LOW
17,400
CAD AVERAGE
34,800
CAD HIGH
53,900
CAD
A person working as a Driver in Canada typically earns around 34,800 CAD per year. Salaries range from 17,400 CAD (lowest) to 53,900 CAD (highest).
This is the average yearly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Driver salaries vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.
Driver Salary Distribution in Canada
The median, the maximum, the minimum, and the range
Salary Range
Driver salaries in Canada range from 17,400 CAD per year (minimum salary) to 53,900 CAD per year (maximum salary).
Median Salary
The median salary is 34,800 CAD per year, which means that half (50%) of people working as Driver(s) are earning less than 34,800 CAD while the other half are earning more than 34,800 CAD. The median represents the middle salary value. Generally speaking, you would want to be on the right side of the graph with the group earning more than the median salary.
Percentiles
Closely related to the median are two values: the 25th and the 75th percentiles. Reading from the salary distribution diagram, 25% of Driver(s) are earning less than 23,500 CAD while 75% of them are earning more than 23,500 CAD. Also from the diagram, 75% of Driver(s) are earning less than 44,300 CAD while 25% are earning more than 44,300 CAD.
What is the difference between the median and the average salary?
Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both of the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people are earning 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
Driver Salary Comparison by Years of Experience
How does experience and age affect your pay?
The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally the more years of experience the higher your wage. We broke down Driver salaries by experience level and this is what we found.
A Driver with less than two years of experience makes approximately 20,900 CAD per year.
While someone with an experience level between two and five years is expected to earn 27,600 CAD per year, 32% more than someone with less than two year's experience.
Moving forward, an experience level between five and ten years lands a salary of 36,900 CAD per year, 34% more than someone with two to five years of experience.
Additionally, Driver(s) whose expertise span anywhere between ten and fifteen years get a salary equivalent to 44,000 CAD per year, 19% more than someone with five to ten years of experience.
If the experience level is between fifteen and twenty years, then the expected wage is 47,500 CAD per year, 8% more than someone with ten to fifteen years of experience.
Lastly, employees with more than twenty years of professional experience get a salary of 51,000 CAD per year, 7% more than people with fifteen to twenty years of experience.
Driver average salary change by experience in Canada
| 0 - 2 Years | 20,900 CAD | |
| 2 - 5 Years | +32% | 27,600 CAD |
| 5 - 10 Years | +34% | 36,900 CAD |
| 10 - 15 Years | +19% | 44,000 CAD |
| 15 - 20 Years | +8% | 47,500 CAD |
| 20+ Years | +7% | 51,000 CAD |
Typical Salary Progress for Most Careers
Driver Salary Comparison By Education
How do education levels affect salaries?
Displayed below is the average salary difference between different Driver(s) who have the same experience but different education levels.
We all know that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income? We broke down Driver salaries by education level in order to make a comparison.
When the education level is High School, the average salary of a Driver is 27,600 CAD per year.
While someone with a Certificate or Diploma gets a salary of 38,600 CAD per year, 40% more than someone having a High School degree.
A Bachelor's Degree gets its holder an average salary of 48,100 CAD per year, 25% more than someone with a Certificate or Diploma.
Driver average salary difference by education level in Canada
| High School | 27,600 CAD | |
| Certificate or Diploma | +40% | 38,600 CAD |
| Bachelor's Degree | +25% | 48,100 CAD |
Typical Salary Difference by Education for Most Careers
Driver Salary Comparison By Gender
Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? Male Driver employees in Canada earn 4% more than their female counterparts on average.
| Male | 35,500 CAD | |
| Female | -4% | 34,000 CAD |
Salary Comparison By Gender in Canada for all Careers
Driver Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage in Canada
How much are annual salary increments in Canada for Driver(s)? How often do employees get salary raises?
Driver
Driver(s) in Canada are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 8% every 17 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 15 months.
Canada / All Professions
The term 'Annual Salary Increase' usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rarely 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
Annual Increment Rate By Industry 2022
| Banking | 2% | |
| Energy | 4% | |
| Information Technology | 6% | |
| Healthcare | 8% | |
| Travel | 1% | |
| Construction | 3% | |
| Education | 5% |
Listed above are the average annual increase rates for each industry in Canada for the year 2022. Companies within thriving industries tend to provide higher and more frequent raises. Exceptions do exist, but generally speaking, the situation of any company is closely related to the economic situation in the country or region. These figures tend to change frequently.
Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs
Driver Bonus and Incentive Rates in Canada
How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?
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A Driver is considered to be a low bonus-based job due to the generally limited involvement in direct revenue generation, with exceptions of course. The people who get the highest bonuses are usually somehow involved in the revenue generation cycle.
69% of surveyed staff reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 31% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.
Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 0% to 3% of their annual salary.
| Received Bonus | 31% | |
| No Bonus | 69% |
Types of Bonuses Considered
Individual Performance-Based BonusesThe most standard form of bonus where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.
Company Performance BonusesOccasionally, 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 BonusesGranted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.
Holiday / End of Year BonusesThese 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 Generators | Supporting 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. |
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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.
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.
Driver Average Hourly Wage in Canada
17 CAD per hourThe average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Canada is 17 CAD. This means that the average Driver in Canada earns approximately 17 CAD for every worked hour.
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 fix 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.
Driver VS Other Jobs
The average salary for Driver is 25% less than that of Courier / Delivery / Transport / Drivers. Also, Courier / Delivery / Transport / Drivers salaries are 61% less than those of All Jobs.
Salary comparison with similar jobs
| Job Title | Average Salary |
| Bus Driver | 39,200 CAD |  +13% |
| CDL Driver | 45,100 CAD | +30% |
| CDL Truck Driver | 45,300 CAD | +30% |
| Chauffeur | 43,900 CAD | +26% |
| Courier Coordinator | 55,800 CAD | +60% |
| Courier Sales Manager | 92,500 CAD | +170% |
| Deck Officer | 39,300 CAD | +13% |
| Delivery Driver | 32,600 CAD |  -6% |
| Delivery Specialist | 43,600 CAD | +25% |
| Delivery Supervisor | 51,700 CAD | +49% |
| Dispatcher | 33,300 CAD | -4% |
| Driver | 34,800 CAD | +0% |
| Driving Instructor | 47,000 CAD | +35% |
| Goods Receiving Expediter | 37,800 CAD | +9% |
| Limousine Driver | 43,300 CAD | +25% |
| Parking Inspector | 46,000 CAD | +32% |
| School Bus Driver | 40,600 CAD | +17% |
| Shuttle Driver | 36,200 CAD | +4% |
| Taxi Driver | 38,500 CAD | +11% |
| Third Officer | 36,000 CAD | +4% |
| Train Driver | 38,700 CAD | +11% |
| Tram Driver | 38,700 CAD | +11% |
| Transport Officer | 36,800 CAD | +6% |
| Transportation and Shipping Supervisor | 55,500 CAD | +60% |
| Transportation Manager | 150,000 CAD | +330% |
| Truck Driver | 39,000 CAD | +12% |
Salary Comparison By City
| City | Average Salary |
| Brampton | 37,200 CAD |
| Calgary | 39,200 CAD |
| Edmonton | 36,300 CAD |
| Gatineau | 33,000 CAD |
| Halifax | 36,000 CAD |
| Hamilton | 36,400 CAD |
| Kitchener | 35,100 CAD |
| Markham | 34,900 CAD |
| Mississauga | 36,300 CAD |
| Montreal | 38,800 CAD |
| Ottawa | 39,200 CAD |
| Quebec | 37,500 CAD |
| Regina | 34,100 CAD |
| Richmond | 33,500 CAD |
| Saskatoon | 33,500 CAD |
| Surrey | 34,600 CAD |
| Toronto | 39,800 CAD |
| Vancouver | 40,400 CAD |
| Vaughan | 35,200 CAD |
| Windsor | 32,600 CAD |
| Winnipeg | 36,600 CAD |
Salary Comparison By State
| State | Average Salary |
| Alberta | 40,400 CAD |
| British Columbia | 39,800 CAD |
| Manitoba | 36,500 CAD |
| New Brunswick | 34,700 CAD |
| Newfoundland-Labrador | 31,700 CAD |
| Northwest Territories | 36,400 CAD |
| Nova Scotia | 35,300 CAD |
| Nunavut | 36,400 CAD |
| Ontario | 40,500 CAD |
| Prince Edward Island | 32,300 CAD |
| Quebec | 38,300 CAD |
| Saskatchewan | 34,600 CAD |
| Yukon | 32,900 CAD |
Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison
Where can you get paid more, working for a private company or for the government? Public sector employees in Canada earn 4% more than their private sector counterparts on average across all sectors.
| Private Sector | 117,000 CAD | |
| Public Sector | +4% | 122,000 CAD |
