Cashier salary in Canada
Based on 158 Canadian job postings that list pay, the median cashier pay is $18.50 an hour. The middle half of postings pay between $17.68 and $19.
Lower 25%$17.68
Median$18.50
Upper 25%$19
Pay figures are taken from employer postings that list pay. They are not estimates. Updated November 6, 2026.
By province
| Location | Lower 25% | Median | Upper 25% | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | $17.95 | $18.37 | $18.80 | 55 |
| British Columbia | $19 | $19 | $19.25 | 54 |
| Alberta | $16.77 | $17.50 | $17.50 | 18 |
| Saskatchewan | $15.85 | $16 | $16.58 | 7 |
| Manitoba | $17 | $17 | $18.10 | 7 |
| Quebec | $18 | $18.50 | $18.50 | 5 |
By city
| Location | Lower 25% | Median | Upper 25% | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto, ON | $18 | $18 | $18.80 | 10 |
| Kamloops, BC | $18.85 | $18.85 | $18.96 | 6 |
| Edmonton, AB | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 | 6 |
| Victoria, BC | $19.03 | $19.13 | $19.13 | 6 |
| Calgary, AB | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 | 5 |
| Mississauga, ON | $17.92 | $17.95 | $17.95 | 5 |
Common questions
How much does a cashier make in Canada?
Based on 158 Canadian job postings that list pay, the median cashier pay is $18.50 an hour. The middle half of postings pay between $17.68 and $19.
Where do cashiers earn the most?
Among provinces with enough data, British Columbia has the highest median advertised pay at $19 an hour.