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Country · CAD · 2026Anesthesiologist Salary in Canada
Your earning potential as a Anesthesiologist in Canada
In Canada, pay for this role varies with experience, company and the responsibilities you take on.
Estimated mid-level pay centres around C$372.9K a year — about C$31,079 a month before tax.
The benchmark spans C$214.2K at entry level to C$1.2M at executive level annually. Compare the experience breakdown below with roles similar to yours.
Market outlook: Growing. Canada's persistent anesthesia shortage, an aging workforce, and steady surgical demand point to growing opportunities, while the hands-on procedural nature of the work tempers automation risk and nominal pay growth modestly outpaces inflation. Your next step will also depend on the skills and responsibilities required by the roles you pursue.
Mid-level equivalent: ≈ $274,227/year ($22,852/month) at 1.36 CAD/USD.
2026 estimates · Based on 9 salary observations across 4 sources.
Salary by experience level
| Level | Experience | P25 | Median | P75 | P10 – P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| entry | 0–2 yrs | C$214.2K |
C$252K
≈ $185,309
|
C$289.8K | C$176.4K – C$340.2K |
| mid | 3–5 yrs | C$246.2K |
C$372.9K
≈ $274,227
|
C$419.7K | C$218.4K – C$1.1M |
| senior | 6–9 yrs | C$379.3K |
C$446.3K
≈ $328,137
|
C$513.2K | C$312.4K – C$602.5K |
| executive | 10–15 yrs | C$887.6K |
C$1M
≈ $767,837
|
C$1.2M | C$731K – C$1.4M |
Five-year salary trend
Canada's persistent anesthesia shortage, an aging workforce, and steady surgical demand point to growing opportunities, while the hands-on procedural nature of the work tempers automation risk and nominal pay growth modestly outpaces inflation.
What moves this number
What lands in your account
| Level | Gross | Tax | Effective | Net annual | Net monthly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| entry | C$252K | C$53.7K | 21.3% | C$198.3K | C$16.5K |
| mid | C$372.9K | C$93K | 24.9% | C$280K | C$23.3K |
| senior | C$446.3K | C$117.1K | 26.3% | C$329.1K | C$27.4K |
| executive | C$1M | C$314.5K | 30.1% | C$729.8K | C$60.8K |
Progressive income tax · standard deduction C$15.7K. Social contributions and local levies are not included.
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What to ask for
Based on market data for Anesthesiologist in Canada, the median is C$372.9K and the 75th percentile is C$419.7K. I am targeting C$440.6K, which reflects my experience and the scope of the role.
Also negotiable sign-on bonus, equity, remote or hybrid flexibility, learning budget and additional leave
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Anesthesiologist salary in Canada — FAQ
What is the average salary of a Anesthesiologist in Canada?
SpotSalary models a median annual salary of C$372.9K for a Anesthesiologist in Canada, or about C$31,079 per month before tax. The middle 50% of the estimate ranges from C$246.2K to C$419.7K, with a full P10–P90 range of C$218.4K to C$1.1M. This is a modelled estimate, not a job offer.
How much does an entry-level Anesthesiologist earn in Canada?
The entry-level band for a Anesthesiologist in Canada centres on C$252K per year (P25–P75: C$214.2K–C$289.8K). Entry-level pay typically covers the first 2 years of experience and depends on company size, skills and responsibilities.
How much does a senior or executive Anesthesiologist earn in Canada?
The executive band for a Anesthesiologist in Canada has a median of C$1M per year and a P75 of C$1.2M. Senior and executive packages often include a larger bonus and equity component; this benchmark shows the total-compensation split for each level.
What is the salary outlook for a Anesthesiologist in Canada?
The outlook is growing. In the base scenario, median pay reaches C$436.6K by 2031, about 17.1% above today before inflation and 2.7% per year in real terms after 2.5% inflation. Scenario bands widen over time and are not guarantees.
What is the take-home pay for a Anesthesiologist in Canada?
After an effective income tax rate of 24.9%, the mid-level Anesthesiologist in Canada takes home about C$279,999 per year, or C$23,333 per month. The estimate uses imported national tax brackets and does not include social contributions or local levies.
How does SpotSalary calculate these salary estimates?
Estimates are anchored to external market signals — GDP per capita PPP, inflation, wage growth, cost of living, demand and automation exposure — and synthesised with AI. Deterministic validation rejects implausible outputs. This report carries 85% confidence and draws on 9 salary observations.
What this benchmark is built on
SpotSalary anchors each estimate to external market signals, then synthesises the gap with AI. Deterministic validation rejects implausible outputs. Source names and data tiers are listed here; the full methodology is on the method page.
Based on 9 salary observations across 4 sources.
Based on 9 salary observations.
- ca.indeed.com · reported data
- www.glassdoor.com · reported data
- www.payscale.com · reported data
- www.salaryexpert.com · reported data
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