Salaries for butchers - retail and wholesale in Canada
Wage data for butchers - retail and wholesale.
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A higher hourly rate can still mean less annual pay. Give each scenario its own paid hours and weeks.
First scenario
Second scenario
At 37.5 paid hours a week and 52 paid weeks a year. Both results use median hourly wages.
Before tax and deductions. Annual salaries stay fixed when hours change; their hourly equivalent changes. Monthly amounts are annual pay divided by 12.
Plan for an annual pay target
A $60,000 annual gross target at 37.5 paid hours a week and 52 paid weeks requires $30.77 an hour.
This compares published wage estimates with your target. It does not predict an offer, job availability, living costs or take-home pay.
Wages across Canada
Low, median and high hourly wages. These are wage distributions, not experience levels.
| Place | Low / hr | Median / hr | High / hr | Data period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $15.25 | $28.00 | 2023-2024 | |
| Alberta | $17.00 | $27.00 | 2023-2024 | |
| British Columbia | $19.10 | $32.49 | 2024 | |
| Manitoba | $16.40 | $23.00 | 2023-2024 | |
| New Brunswick | $15.90 | $31.85 | 2023-2024 | |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Northwest Territories | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Nova Scotia | $17.00 | $26.39 | 2024 | |
| Nunavut | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Ontario | $17.95 | $29.00 | 2023-2024 | |
| Prince Edward Island | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Quebec | $16.60 | $26.00 | 2023-2024 | |
| Saskatchewan | $16.85 | $27.39 | 2024 | |
| Yukon Territory | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
Source: Job Bank · Wage update 2025-11-19 · All amounts in CAD
Wages within a province
Compare Job Bank economic regions, then select a region in the pay planner above.
| Economic region | Low / hr | Median / hr | High / hr | Data period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Calgary RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Camrose–Drumheller RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Edmonton RegionEmployment Insurance Survey Data | $17.00 | $22.00 | $27.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Lethbridge–Medicine Hat RegionEmployment Insurance Survey Data | $17.00 | $22.00 | $27.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Red Deer RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Cariboo RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Kootenay RegionSmall Area Estimation | $19.74 | $24.24 | $28.06 | 2024 |
| Lower Mainland–Southwest RegionSmall Area Estimation | $19.27 | $23.69 | $30.09 | 2024 |
| Nechako RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| North Coast RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Northeast RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Thompson–Okanagan RegionSmall Area Estimation | $19.29 | $23.69 | $28.91 | 2024 |
| Vancouver Island and Coast RegionSmall Area Estimation | $20.50 | $24.26 | $30.09 | 2024 |
| Interlake RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| North Central RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| North RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Parklands RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| South Central RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Southeast RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Southwest RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Winnipeg RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $16.40 | $17.00 | $23.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Campbellton–Miramichi RegionSmall Area Estimation | $17.24 | $19.18 | $24.02 | 2024 |
| Edmundston–Woodstock RegionSmall Area Estimation | $17.33 | $19.01 | $23.18 | 2024 |
| Fredericton–OromoctoNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Moncton–Richibucto RegionSmall Area Estimation | $18.12 | $19.52 | $25.51 | 2024 |
| Saint John–St. Stephen RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Avalon Peninsula RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Notre Dame-Central-Bonavista Bay RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| South Coast–Burin Peninsula RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Annapolis Valley RegionSmall Area Estimation | $17.00 | $19.68 | $23.16 | 2024 |
| Cape Breton RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Halifax RegionSmall Area Estimation | $17.00 | $19.40 | $22.55 | 2024 |
| North Shore RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Southern RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $17.95 | $21.75 | $29.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Kingston–Pembroke RegionSmall Area Estimation | $17.95 | $20.87 | $26.79 | 2024 |
| Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie RegionSmall Area Estimation | $18.63 | $21.39 | $25.12 | 2024 |
| London RegionSmall Area Estimation | $19.24 | $22.08 | $29.11 | 2024 |
| Muskoka–Kawarthas RegionSmall Area Estimation | $19.31 | $22.17 | $28.17 | 2024 |
| Northeast RegionSmall Area Estimation | $18.51 | $21.26 | $23.93 | 2024 |
| Northwest RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Ottawa RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $17.95 | $20.00 | $26.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Stratford–Bruce Peninsula RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $17.95 | $21.75 | $29.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Toronto RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $17.95 | $23.00 | $29.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Windsor-Sarnia RegionSmall Area Estimation | $19.20 | $21.32 | $30.20 | 2024 |
| Abitibi-Témiscamingue RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $16.60 | $20.00 | $26.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Bas-Saint-Laurent RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $16.60 | $20.00 | $26.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Capitale-Nationale RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $16.60 | $20.00 | $26.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Centre-du-Québec RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $16.60 | $20.00 | $26.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Chaudière-Appalaches RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $16.60 | $20.00 | $26.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Côte-Nord RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Estrie RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $16.60 | $20.00 | $26.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $16.60 | $20.00 | $26.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Lanaudière RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $16.60 | $20.00 | $26.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Laurentides RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $16.60 | $20.00 | $26.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Laval RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $16.60 | $20.00 | $26.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Mauricie RegionSmall Area Estimation | $18.23 | $20.51 | $25.80 | 2024 |
| Montréal RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $16.60 | $20.00 | $26.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Montérégie RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $17.00 | $19.00 | $24.50 | 2023-2024 |
| Nord-du-Québec RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Outaouais RegionSmall Area Estimation | $16.60 | $21.19 | $23.42 | 2024 |
| Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $19.00 | $21.65 | $23.50 | 2023-2024 |
| Northern RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Prince Albert RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Regina–Moose Mountain RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Saskatoon–Biggar RegionSmall Area Estimation | $16.75 | $19.23 | $25.93 | 2024 |
| Swift Current–Moose Jaw RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Yorkton–Melville RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
Source: Job Bank regional wage table · Wage update 2025-11-19 · All amounts in CAD. A regional wage describes the published area, not a particular employer or job offer.
Understanding these wages
The national median for butchers - retail and wholesale is $20.00 an hour. Among the provinces and territories with published estimates, British Columbia has the highest median at $24.23; Manitoba has the lowest at $17.00. A median is unavailable in 5 provinces or territories.
Explore sales and service wagesThe median wage
The median is the middle wage when wages are ordered from lowest to highest. Job Bank’s low and high figures usually represent the 10th and 90th percentiles. They are not junior and senior salary bands.
Annual pay calculation
Hourly wage × paid hours per week × paid weeks per year. Monthly pay is the annual result divided by 12. It is a calculation for the schedule you enter, not a reported annual salary or take-home pay.
Source data and dates
Job Bank occupation 63201: Butchers - retail and wholesale. The annual update is dated 2025-11-19. Job Bank also adjusts wage estimates between releases to reflect changes in provincial or territorial minimum wages. Each row keeps its own data period; some estimates use a different source or method.
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada. Reference period: 2023-2024.
Source: Employment Insurance Survey Data. Reference period: 2023-2024.
Source: Small Area Estimation. Reference period: 2024.
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada. Reference period: 2023-2024.
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada. Reference period: 2023-2024.
Job Bank does not report a wage estimate for this geography.
Job Bank does not report a wage estimate for this geography.
Source: Small Area Estimation. Reference period: 2024.
Job Bank does not report a wage estimate for this geography.
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada. Reference period: 2023-2024.
Job Bank does not report a wage estimate for this geography.
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada. Reference period: 2023-2024.
Source: Small Area Estimation. Reference period: 2024.
Job Bank does not report a wage estimate for this geography.
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