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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.

You earn more than
74%

of Canadian income earners

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To reach the 75th percentile you'd need to earn $76,000 — about $1,000 more per year.

Income needed for each percentile
10th percentile$14,000
25th percentile$28,000
50th percentile$46,000
75th percentile$76,000
90th percentile$117,000
95th percentile$152,000
99th percentile$300,000
Median income by age
Under 25
$18,500
25–34
$48,000
35–44
$60,000
45–54
$62,500
55–64
$54,000
65+
$34,500
The short answer

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 bandMedian 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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Written by
The VaultNerd Team

Researching and writing about Canadian incomes and personal finance since 2026.

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Income Percentile Calculator (Canada) — VaultNerd” — VaultNerd, https://www.vaultnerd.com/tools/income-percentile-calculator, updated August 2026.

Sources
  • Statistics Canada — income of individuals by age and income group (2023)
  • CRA tax-filer statistics; percentile points interpolated between published values