Pharmacist salary in Canada
Based on 186 Canadian job postings that list pay, the median pharmacist pay is $60 an hour. The middle half of postings pay between $54.15 and $61.96.
Lower 25%$54.15
Median$60
Upper 25%$61.96
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | $51 | $60 | $61.30 | 105 |
| Ontario | $56.36 | $59.36 | $61.73 | 50 |
| Nova Scotia | $56.35 | $56.91 | $57.46 | 6 |
By city
| Location | Lower 25% | Median | Upper 25% | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver, BC | $51 | $58 | $61.30 | 17 |
| Victoria, BC | $60 | $60 | $62.50 | 10 |
| Abbotsford, BC | $53.75 | $61.30 | $61.30 | 7 |
| Burnaby, BC | $51 | $51 | $52.13 | 6 |
| Toronto, ON | $54.58 | $54.58 | $54.58 | 5 |
Common questions
How much does a pharmacist make in Canada?
Based on 186 Canadian job postings that list pay, the median pharmacist pay is $60 an hour. The middle half of postings pay between $54.15 and $61.96.
Where do pharmacists earn the most?
Among provinces with enough data, British Columbia has the highest median advertised pay at $60 an hour.