Median HR salary€56.9k190 postings with pay
Same job vs EU average+39%for the same role and level
HR postings showing pay26%of 761 HR postings
Best-paid HR role€66kHRBP & Generalist
HR salaries in Canada by role
Median advertised pay for each HR role family in Canada with at least 20 postings with pay.
| HR role | Median | 25th percentile | 75th percentile | Pay ranges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HRBP & Generalist | €66,000 | €52,800 | €74,900 | 43 |
| Payroll & Rewards | €56,100 | €42,900 | €76,100 | 43 |
| Recruiting & TA | €52,800 | €40,800 | €65,100 | 55 |
By level
Junior / Associate€39.6k
Mid-level€52.8k
Senior€72.2k
Manager / Lead€71.6k
| Level | Median | 25th percentile | 75th percentile | Pay ranges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior / Associate | €39,600 | €35,200 | €42,200 | 23 |
| Mid-level | €52,800 | €44,600 | €61,900 | 91 |
| Senior | €72,200 | €61,100 | €85,000 | 24 |
| Manager / Lead | €71,600 | €61,300 | €84,200 | 35 |
Remote, hybrid or on-site
Remote€57.7k
Hybrid€54.7k
On-site€54.4k
| Work format | Median | 25th percentile | 75th percentile | Pay ranges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remote | €57,700 | €49,100 | €93,000 | 32 |
| Hybrid | €54,700 | €44,600 | €75,500 | 54 |
| On-site | €54,400 | €39,800 | €69,300 | 33 |
By company size
51–200 people€61.7k
201–500 people€56.5k
501–1,000 people€54.4k
1,001–5,000 people€50.8k
5,000+ people€65.2k
| Company size | Median | 25th percentile | 75th percentile | Pay ranges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51–200 people | €61,700 | €54,100 | €90,300 | 28 |
| 201–500 people | €56,500 | €38,400 | €73,800 | 50 |
| 501–1,000 people | €54,400 | €46,200 | €69,300 | 33 |
| 1,001–5,000 people | €50,800 | €45,800 | €67,400 | 35 |
| 5,000+ people | €65,200 | €56,600 | €78,900 | 26 |
By industry
Software and internet€69.3k
Manufacturing and industry€60.9k
Staffing and HR services€54.9k
| Industry | Median | 25th percentile | 75th percentile | Pay ranges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software and internet | €69,300 | €49,500 | €92,400 | 33 |
| Manufacturing and industry | €60,900 | €47,800 | €73,000 | 20 |
| Staffing and HR services | €54,900 | €40,900 | €73,400 | 71 |
Frequently asked questions
›What is the average HR salary in Canada?
The median advertised HR salary in Canada is €56,900 a year, based on 190 job postings with a pay range.
›Which HR job pays the most in Canada?
HRBP & Generalist, with a median of €66,000.
›How much does a senior HR role pay in Canada?
Manager / Lead HR postings have a median of €71,600.
›How many job postings in Canada show a salary?
17% of all job postings in Canada publish a pay range, and 26% of HR postings.
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About this dataPay ranges published in 132,956 job postings, collected from company career pages and applicant tracking systems. Each posting counts once, at the middle of its range, converted to yearly pay in euros. We show a figure only when at least 20 postings back it. Updated October 2026. How we collect and calculate the data