Child and Youth Care Worker salary in Canada
Based on 10 Canadian job postings that list pay, the median child and youth care worker pay is $23.42 an hour. The middle half of postings pay between $21.48 and $25.96.
Lower 25%$21.48
Median$23.42
Upper 25%$25.96
Pay figures are taken from employer postings that list pay. They are not estimates. Updated November 7, 2026.
By province
| Location | Lower 25% | Median | Upper 25% | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $21.48 | $21.48 | $21.48 | 5 |
Common questions
How much does a child and youth care worker make in Canada?
Based on 10 Canadian job postings that list pay, the median child and youth care worker pay is $23.42 an hour. The middle half of postings pay between $21.48 and $25.96.
Where do child and youth care workers earn the most?
Among provinces with enough data, Newfoundland and Labrador has the highest median advertised pay at $21.48 an hour.