Teacher Salary In Ontario Canada

Teacher Salary in Ontario Canada. Find out how much teachers make in Ontario. Compare salaries of teachers in Ontario to other provinces. This guide provides a complete overview of teacher salaries, including average salary and the highest salary for teachers across Canada

How much does an Entry Level Teacher make in Ontario, California?

As of Jun 23, 2022, the average annual pay for an Entry Level Teacher in Ontario is $33,391 a year. Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $16.05 an hour. This is the equivalent of $642/week or $2,783/month.

The average pay range for an Entry Level Teacher varies greatly (as much as $18,916), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

Factors that determine an average teacher salary in Canada

Generally, an average teacher salary is based on your:

• years of post-secondary education, and 
• experience.

But there are other factors that influence salary. So let’s look at those factors more closely:

 

1. Grade level you qualify to teach

Depending on the level that you teach, an average teacher salary in Canada can vary. For instance, a secondary school teacher can make more money than an elementary (primary) school teacher in Canada.

• Elementary/junior school teacher (Kindergarten – Grade 6)
• Junior/Intermediate school teacher (Grades 4 – 10)
• Intermediate/Senior school teacher (Grades 7 – 12)
• Technological education: (Grades 9 – 10 and 11 – 12).

2. Years of teaching experience 

To teach in Canada, you must meet provincial or territorial requirements to get your teaching certificate. However, if you have previous teaching experience, your starting salary may be higher. And, you may move up the pay scale based on your career stage. For example, have you recently graduated? Or, do you have several years of experience? 

3. Additional qualifications 

Teachers can continue their professional development and obtain additional qualifications (AQs).  For instance, AQs from the Ontario College of Teachers include:  

• Adding subjects or divisions that you qualify to teach
• Increasing knowledge of teaching in the French language system
• Acquiring knowledge to teach students with special needs. 

Therefore, when teachers obtain additional qualifications, they may receive an increase in pay.

4. Region or city where you teach 

Often, you can find teaching jobs outside of large cities such as Toronto and Vancouver. So, it’s important to research what provinces have high demand, and what cities are searching for teachers. Because, if you’re willing to move to a small or mid-sized city, you may find more opportunities and less competition for jobs.

Other compensation in an average teacher salary in Canada

In Canada, teachers must join a teachers’ association. The association negotiates the basic salary scale and benefits package with the government. Overall, Canadian teachers are among the highest-paid compared to teachers from around the world.

On top of the base salary, teachers often receive a healthy benefits package. And, the benefits are part of the total compensation package. Benefits may vary in each province or territory, but generally include things such as: 

• Dental insurance
• Supplemental medical insurance 
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Maternity leave
• Life insurance
• Pension plan for your retirement

So, teaching is attractive because of the job security, pension plan, and other benefits included in the total salary. But again, you must have a passion for teaching to achieve success. If you don’t have a passion for teaching, it’s unlikely to be a great career option for you.  

Paying into social security programs

In Canada, all employees must pay into federal social security programs. For instance, programs such as:

• Employment Insurance (EI): provides benefits to people who are unemployed through illness; maternity leave; or lack of suitable work
• Canada Pension Plan (CPP): provides a basic minimum retirement allowance

 

Average hourly wages for teachers in Canada

Secondary school teachers in Canada can expect to earn a teacher salary between $25.00/hour – 52.88/hour. But, this is a national average. Therefore, wages will vary within the local labour market. Generally, teachers in Canada are well paid.

The following chart shows the average wage secondary school teachers across Canada made in 2019.

Secondary School Teacher Wages(National Occupational Classification: 4031)Wages/Hour (2019)
Province (Job Outlook)	Low	Median	High
Alberta (fair)	30.77	43.96	54.95
British Columbia (good)	25.38	38.46	51.28
Manitoba (fair)	19.23	40.00	52.88
New Brunswick (fair)	23.34	36.06	41.83
Newfoundland & Labrador (fair)	30.00	44.23	70.77
Nova Scotia (fair)	18.75	38.46	48.08
Ontario (limited)	24.04	45.05	56.80
Prince Edward Island  (fair)	25.00	36.88	41.03
Quebec (good)	25.00	39.56	50.00
Saskatchewan (fair)	25.00	37.73	50.00
Northwest Territories	30.00	45.02	59.90
Nunavut (fair)	N/A	N/A	N/A
Yukon (good)	31.50	47.63	51.70
Canada	25.00	41.21	52.88