Income percentile calculator
Everyone wonders. Enter your salary to see exactly where you rank among Canadian earners, and what it takes to reach the next bracket.
Total individual income before tax, including employment, self-employment, and investment income.
of Canadian income earners
To reach the 75th percentile you'd need to earn $76,000, about $1,000 more per year.
Median individual income in Canada is about $46,000. Roughly $117,000 puts you in the top 10%, $152,000 in the top 5%, and about $300,000 in the top 1%.
Median income by age in Canada
| Age band | Median income |
|---|---|
| Under 25 | $18,500 |
| 25–34 | $48,000 |
| 35–44 | $60,000 |
| 45–54 | $62,500 |
| 55–64 | $54,000 |
| 65+ | $34,500 |
Frequently asked questions
What is a good salary in Canada?
The median individual income in Canada is roughly $46,000, so anything above that puts you in the top half of earners. Around $76,000 reaches the top 25%, $117,000 the top 10%, and about $300,000 the top 1%. What counts as 'good' also depends heavily on your city: $80,000 goes much further in Winnipeg than in Vancouver.
What income puts you in the top 1% in Canada?
Roughly $300,000 in annual individual income places you in the top 1% of Canadian tax filers. The top 5% starts around $152,000 and the top 10% around $117,000.
Is median or average income more useful?
Median is far more useful for comparing yourself to a typical earner. The average is dragged upward by a small number of very high earners, so it overstates what most people actually make. This calculator uses percentiles, which are based on the median-style ranking.
Should I compare my income to my age group?
Yes. It's much more meaningful. Income typically rises through your 30s and 40s, peaks around ages 45–54, then declines in retirement. Comparing a 26-year-old to the national median unfairly flatters or discourages depending on direction.
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Researching and writing about Canadian personal finance since 2026.
Last reviewed August 2026 · How we research
“Income Percentile Calculator (Canada).” VaultNerd, https://www.vaultnerd.com/ca/tools/income-percentile-calculator, updated August 2026.
- Statistics Canada: income of individuals by age and income group (2023)
- CRA tax-filer statistics; percentile points interpolated between published values