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.
Related tools
Researching and writing about Canadian incomes and personal finance since 2026.
“Income Percentile Calculator (Canada) — VaultNerd” — VaultNerd, https://www.vaultnerd.com/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