Material Handler salary in Canada
Based on 178 Canadian job postings that list pay, the median material handler pay is $20.60 an hour. The middle half of postings pay between $19 and $23.71.
Lower 25%$19
Median$20.60
Upper 25%$23.71
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 | $18.50 | $20 | $22.83 | 136 |
| Alberta | $22.61 | $22.75 | $24.91 | 22 |
| British Columbia | $20.25 | $23.38 | $25.50 | 14 |
By city
| Location | Lower 25% | Median | Upper 25% | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stayner, ON | $18.25 | $18.50 | $18.50 | 50 |
| Oshawa, ON | $20.60 | $20.75 | $24 | 11 |
| Mississauga, ON | $19 | $19.40 | $22.57 | 10 |
| Cambridge, ON | $20.50 | $22 | $24.39 | 7 |
| Guelph, ON | $19 | $21 | $23.50 | 7 |
| Burlington, ON | $19.62 | $19.62 | $23.14 | 6 |
| Brantford, ON | $21.81 | $24.25 | $27.52 | 6 |
| Sherwood Park, AB | $22.66 | $22.66 | $22.66 | 5 |
| Ottawa, ON | $19 | $19 | $19.20 | 5 |
Common questions
How much does a material handler make in Canada?
Based on 178 Canadian job postings that list pay, the median material handler pay is $20.60 an hour. The middle half of postings pay between $19 and $23.71.
Where do material handlers earn the most?
Among provinces with enough data, British Columbia has the highest median advertised pay at $23.38 an hour.