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Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining Average Salaries in Canada 2024

How much money does a person working in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining make in Canada?


Average Yearly Salary
112,000 CAD
( 9,350 CAD monthly)

LOW
39,100
CAD
AVERAGE
112,000
CAD
HIGH
249,000
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 Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Canada typically earns around 112,000 CAD. Salaries range from 39,100 CAD (lowest average) to 249,000 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 Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 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
Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining
Assistant Yard Manager103,000 CAD
Associate Analyst125,000 CAD
Associate Landman52,400 CAD
Auxiliary Equipment Operator44,800 CAD
Biomass Plant Technician53,700 CAD
Biomass Power Plant Manager160,000 CAD
Carbon Capture and Storage Specialist119,000 CAD
Chemical Plant Operator86,600 CAD
Chief Contract Compliance Engineer116,000 CAD
Chief Renewable Energy Officer191,000 CAD
Chief Sustainability Officer180,000 CAD
Completions Engineer100,000 CAD
Cost Controller76,400 CAD
Cost Engineer107,000 CAD
Crude Oil Marketing Representative123,000 CAD
Deep-sea Mining Engineer133,000 CAD
Dispatcher47,000 CAD
Distribution Manager159,000 CAD
Dragline Operator51,500 CAD
Driller Offsider40,400 CAD
Dump Truck Driver45,000 CAD
Electric and Gas Operations Manager257,000 CAD
Energy Advisor174,000 CAD
Energy Analyst154,000 CAD
Energy Auditor141,000 CAD
Energy Dispatch Director182,000 CAD
Energy Efficiency Auditor120,000 CAD
Energy Efficiency Consultant133,000 CAD
Energy Modeler110,000 CAD
Energy Policy Analyst107,000 CAD
Energy Storage Engineer115,000 CAD
Energy Technical Assistant67,300 CAD
Energy Technical Manager131,000 CAD
Energy Technical Support Manager140,000 CAD
Energy Technical Trainer93,300 CAD
Engineering Geologist190,000 CAD
Exploration Manager192,000 CAD
Field Safety Auditor123,000 CAD
Fluids Engineer111,000 CAD
Fuel Cell Engineer118,000 CAD
Fuel Cell Technician58,500 CAD
Fuels Handler53,000 CAD
Gas Compressor Operator47,400 CAD
Gas Distribution Plant Operator91,300 CAD
Gas Supply Manager163,000 CAD
Geologist200,000 CAD
Geophysicist197,000 CAD
Geothermal Engineer129,000 CAD
Geothermal Production Manager183,000 CAD
Geothermal Technician78,000 CAD
HSE Engineer112,000 CAD
HSE Officer70,600 CAD
HSE Supervisor77,800 CAD
HSEQ Administrator75,300 CAD
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Engineer124,000 CAD
Inspector104,000 CAD
Instructor88,000 CAD
Instrument Designer88,500 CAD
Lead Technical Field Advisor145,000 CAD
Lithium Ion Battery Engineer101,000 CAD
Logistics and Tool Coordinator99,400 CAD
Maintenance Engineer113,000 CAD
Maintenance Superintendent98,800 CAD
Material Controller76,900 CAD
Methane Detection and Mitigation Specialist109,000 CAD
Mine Engineer112,000 CAD
Mine Surveyor120,000 CAD
Mining Project Administrator93,700 CAD
Mining Project Assistant75,700 CAD
Mining Project Controls Consultant124,000 CAD
Mining Project Coordinator101,000 CAD
Mining Project Engineer106,000 CAD
Mining Project Manager142,000 CAD
Mining Site Manager150,000 CAD
Mining Team Leader116,000 CAD
Natural Gas Engineer123,000 CAD
NDT Technician64,400 CAD
Net Zero Energy Consultant154,000 CAD
Oil Service Unit Operator57,100 CAD
Oil Trader141,000 CAD
Oilwell Pumper40,800 CAD
Petroleum Engineer 130,000 CAD
Petroleum Geologist203,000 CAD
Petroleum Pump System Operator63,800 CAD
Petroleum Technician68,500 CAD
Photovoltaic Engineer118,000 CAD
Pipeline Technician40,700 CAD
Power Coordinator66,300 CAD
Power Plant Operations Manager216,000 CAD
Power Plant Operator91,100 CAD
Radio Operator50,500 CAD
Reliability Engineer105,000 CAD
Renewable Energy Consultant166,000 CAD
Renewable Energy Engineer130,000 CAD
Renewable Energy Policy Analyst125,000 CAD
Reservoir Engineer105,000 CAD
Risk Analyst136,000 CAD
Roughneck108,000 CAD
Scaffolder73,600 CAD
Shutdown Engineer95,700 CAD
Smart Grid Analyst124,000 CAD
Smart Grid Engineer118,000 CAD
Solar Energy Installation Manager158,000 CAD
Solar Energy Systems Engineer116,000 CAD
Solar Photovoltaic Installer68,500 CAD
Solar Thermal Technician67,700 CAD
Supply Operations Manager174,000 CAD
Sustainability Analyst146,000 CAD
Sustainability Architect144,000 CAD
Sustainability Specialist180,000 CAD
Sustainable Energy Consultant144,000 CAD
System Development Advisor125,000 CAD
Tanker Truck Driver44,600 CAD
Unconventional Oil and Gas Engineer112,000 CAD
Utility Operator56,700 CAD
Waste-to-Energy Specialist154,000 CAD
Wind Energy Project Manager148,000 CAD
Wind Farm Technician80,500 CAD
Wind Turbine Technician88,000 CAD


Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Canada

Median and salary distribution Canada Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining yearly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
124,000 CAD or more
10% of people earn
103,000 to 124,000 CAD
20% of people earn
56,500 CAD or less
65% of people earn
56,500 to 103,000 CAD
Minimum Salary
39,100 CAD
Median
102,000 CAD
Maximum
249,000 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 Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Canada range from 39,100 CAD (starting average salary) to 249,000 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 Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining is 102,000 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 Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Canada earn less than 77,900 CAD, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 127,000 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 Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Canada. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 56,500 CAD to 103,000 CAD. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 56,500 CAD mark, while 10% ranged from 103,000 CAD to 124,000 CAD. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 124,000 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 Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 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 Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 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 / Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining / Canada

Salary comparison by gender Canada Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining 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 Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Canada, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 5%.

Male
115,000 CAD
Female-4%
109,000 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 / Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining / Canada

How much are annual salary increments in Canada for individuals working in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Canada are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 11% every 13 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 15 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Canada Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining
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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

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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 / Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining / Canada

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Canada Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining
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44% of surveyed staff in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 56% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 3% to 6% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
56%
No Bonus
44%

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 / Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining / Canada


54 CAD per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Canada is 54 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 Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Canada is 19 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
Brampton115,000 CAD
Calgary118,000 CAD
Edmonton117,000 CAD
Gatineau108,000 CAD
Halifax110,000 CAD
Hamilton116,000 CAD
Kitchener113,000 CAD
Markham112,000 CAD
Mississauga119,000 CAD
Montreal126,000 CAD
Ottawa120,000 CAD
Quebec118,000 CAD
Regina107,000 CAD
Richmond101,000 CAD
Saskatoon108,000 CAD
Surrey111,000 CAD
Toronto126,000 CAD
Vancouver121,000 CAD
Vaughan109,000 CAD
Windsor108,000 CAD
Winnipeg117,000 CAD

Salary Comparison By State

StateAverage Salary
Alberta121,000 CAD
British Columbia123,000 CAD
Manitoba116,000 CAD
New Brunswick103,000 CAD
Newfoundland-Labrador101,000 CAD
Northwest Territories112,000 CAD
Nova Scotia106,000 CAD
Nunavut117,000 CAD
Ontario126,000 CAD
Prince Edward Island97,300 CAD
Quebec124,000 CAD
Saskatchewan109,000 CAD
Yukon99,800 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 Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Canada?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 102,000 CAD and 127,000 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 Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining in Canada ranges from 39,100 CAD to 77,900 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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