Salaries for managers in health care in Canada
Wage data for managers in health care.
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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 | $35.00 | $79.33 | 2023-2024 | |
| Alberta | $37.00 | $75.00 | 2023-2024 | |
| British Columbia | $34.00 | $84.13 | 2023-2024 | |
| Manitoba | $35.00 | $75.94 | 2023-2024 | |
| New Brunswick | $27.88 | $69.00 | 2023-2024 | |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $30.00 | $64.10 | 2023-2024 | |
| Northwest Territories | $50.88 | $86.90 | 2024 | |
| Nova Scotia | $38.97 | $78.00 | 2023-2024 | |
| Nunavut | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Ontario | $35.90 | $87.18 | 2023-2024 | |
| Prince Edward Island | $51.00 | $76.92 | 2023-2024 | |
| Quebec | $30.00 | $66.00 | 2023-2024 | |
| Saskatchewan | $37.00 | $72.82 | 2023-2024 | |
| Yukon Territory | $45.36 | $76.94 | 2024 |
Source: Job Bank · Wage update 2025-11-19 · All amounts in CAD
Wages within a province
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| Economic region | Low / hr | Median / hr | High / hr | Data period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $37.00 | $54.95 | $75.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House RegionSmall Area Estimation | $36.93 | $55.68 | $74.25 | 2024 |
| Calgary RegionSmall Area Estimation | $35.24 | $55.36 | $75.20 | 2024 |
| Camrose–Drumheller RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $37.00 | $54.95 | $75.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Edmonton RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $41.21 | $56.00 | $79.69 | 2023-2024 |
| Lethbridge–Medicine Hat RegionSmall Area Estimation | $39.03 | $56.85 | $76.27 | 2024 |
| Red Deer RegionSmall Area Estimation | $36.56 | $55.10 | $73.00 | 2024 |
| Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake RegionSmall Area Estimation | $38.51 | $55.98 | $76.15 | 2024 |
| Cariboo RegionSmall Area Estimation | $38.99 | $55.38 | $75.75 | 2024 |
| Kootenay RegionSmall Area Estimation | $40.00 | $58.23 | $78.14 | 2024 |
| Lower Mainland–Southwest RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $28.00 | $54.36 | $93.75 | 2023-2024 |
| Nechako RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| North Coast RegionSmall Area Estimation | $41.07 | $56.94 | $76.39 | 2024 |
| Northeast RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Thompson–Okanagan RegionSmall Area Estimation | $39.48 | $55.87 | $76.37 | 2024 |
| Vancouver Island and Coast RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $36.00 | $59.00 | $64.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Interlake RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $35.00 | $58.70 | $75.94 | 2023-2024 |
| 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 RegionSmall Area Estimation | $39.57 | $54.24 | $75.01 | 2024 |
| Southeast RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $35.00 | $58.70 | $75.94 | 2023-2024 |
| Southwest RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $35.00 | $58.70 | $75.94 | 2023-2024 |
| Winnipeg RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $42.05 | $58.70 | $68.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Campbellton–Miramichi RegionSmall Area Estimation | $31.38 | $50.05 | $66.43 | 2024 |
| Edmundston–Woodstock RegionSmall Area Estimation | $37.96 | $52.10 | $72.36 | 2024 |
| Fredericton–OromoctoSmall Area Estimation | $32.47 | $50.00 | $64.01 | 2024 |
| Moncton–Richibucto RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $37.50 | $49.75 | $72.82 | 2023-2024 |
| Saint John–St. Stephen RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $40.38 | $48.08 | $55.38 | 2023-2024 |
| Avalon Peninsula RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $40.00 | $56.00 | $67.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Notre Dame-Central-Bonavista Bay RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $30.00 | $54.00 | $64.10 | 2023-2024 |
| South Coast–Burin Peninsula RegionSmall Area Estimation | $36.63 | $57.21 | $74.56 | 2024 |
| West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $30.00 | $54.00 | $64.10 | 2023-2024 |
| Annapolis Valley RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Cape Breton RegionSmall Area Estimation | $37.14 | $53.44 | $74.08 | 2024 |
| Halifax RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $38.97 | $56.04 | $78.46 | 2023-2024 |
| North Shore RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $38.97 | $56.00 | $78.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Southern RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $35.90 | $56.00 | $87.18 | 2023-2024 |
| Kingston–Pembroke RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $44.50 | $55.29 | $82.05 | 2023-2024 |
| Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie RegionSmall Area Estimation | $35.96 | $54.11 | $76.09 | 2024 |
| London RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $38.98 | $57.69 | $77.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Muskoka–Kawarthas RegionSmall Area Estimation | $37.04 | $54.93 | $75.79 | 2024 |
| Northeast RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $35.00 | $54.00 | $76.92 | 2023-2024 |
| Northwest RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $41.59 | $55.00 | $68.13 | 2023-2024 |
| Ottawa RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $46.15 | $57.69 | $76.92 | 2023-2024 |
| Stratford–Bruce Peninsula RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $35.90 | $56.00 | $87.18 | 2023-2024 |
| Toronto RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $38.67 | $58.32 | $93.41 | 2023-2024 |
| Windsor-Sarnia RegionSmall Area Estimation | $36.30 | $53.45 | $72.22 | 2024 |
| Abitibi-Témiscamingue RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $35.00 | $44.23 | $78.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Bas-Saint-Laurent RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $30.00 | $55.29 | $66.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Capitale-Nationale RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $30.00 | $55.29 | $66.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Centre-du-Québec RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $30.00 | $55.29 | $66.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Chaudière-Appalaches RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $33.00 | $55.29 | $90.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Côte-Nord RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Estrie RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $30.00 | $55.29 | $66.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Lanaudière RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $30.00 | $55.29 | $66.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Laurentides RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $30.00 | $55.29 | $66.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Laval RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $30.00 | $55.00 | $66.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Mauricie RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $28.00 | $56.41 | $59.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Montréal RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $35.71 | $56.04 | $80.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Montérégie RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $28.85 | $51.25 | $61.54 | 2023-2024 |
| Nord-du-Québec RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Outaouais RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $32.00 | $48.80 | $71.43 | 2023-2024 |
| Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $30.00 | $55.29 | $66.00 | 2023-2024 |
| Northern RegionNo estimate reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | — |
| Prince Albert RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $37.00 | $54.81 | $72.82 | 2023-2024 |
| Regina–Moose Mountain RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $43.75 | $55.38 | $81.73 | 2023-2024 |
| Saskatoon–Biggar RegionLabour Force Survey - Statistics Canada | $32.37 | $53.33 | $71.79 | 2023-2024 |
| Swift Current–Moose Jaw RegionSmall Area Estimation | $38.31 | $55.16 | $71.05 | 2024 |
| Yorkton–Melville RegionSmall Area Estimation | $36.24 | $51.32 | $70.62 | 2024 |
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 managers in health care is $55.29 an hour. Among the provinces and territories with published estimates, Northwest Territories has the highest median at $66.19; New Brunswick has the lowest at $48.08. A median is unavailable in 1 province or territory.
Explore healthcare 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 30010: Managers in health care. 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: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada. Reference period: 2023-2024.
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada. Reference period: 2023-2024.
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada. Reference period: 2023-2024.
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada. Reference period: 2023-2024.
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada. Reference period: 2023-2024.
Source: Small Area Estimation. Reference period: 2024.
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: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada. Reference period: 2023-2024.
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada. Reference period: 2023-2024.
Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada. Reference period: 2023-2024.
Source: Small Area Estimation. Reference period: 2024.
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