Baker Salary in Canada

In Canada, the median wage for bakers is $17/hr.

BAKER SALARY IN CANADA

In recent years, the salary for bakers in Canada has varied depending on experience, location, and employer type. According to data from 2024, bakers typically earned between $15.00 and $25.00 per hour. Entry-level bakers with less than a year of experience earned closer to $14.78 per hour, while those with 5-9 years of experience averaged $17.39 per hour. Higher wages are often reported in provinces like British Columbia, Quebec, and the Yukon Territory, with urban areas and large restaurant chains offering better pay, especially for those with culinary certifications or apprenticeship training.

Employment trends for bakers in Canada show steady demand, though job market activity has been relatively quiet in some regions. In Alberta, for instance, the vacancy rate for bakers was low, with employers reporting minimal hiring difficulties or long-term vacancies in recent surveys. The occupation remains unregulated, meaning no mandatory registration with provincial authorities is required, which facilitates entry into the field. Bakers work in various settings, including retail bakeries, restaurants, and large chains like COBS Bread, with employment fairly consistent year-round despite occasional shift work or early hours. Job postings on platforms like Jooble indicate around 180 baker positions were available in 2025, suggesting a stable but not highly active job market. Opportunities for advancement exist, particularly for those who gain experience, pursue certifications, or move to higher-paying regions or employers.

In 2024, bakers reported higher salaries in The Yukon.

Licensing

Bakers are not regulated in Canada. This means that you are not required to register with one of the provincial or territorial regulatory authorities to be authorized to practise occupations in the industry anywhere in Canada.

BAKER SALARY IN CANADA (2019)