Canada Caregiver Salary
Canada Caregiver Salary Calculator (2026 Estimate)
Trusted estimates based on real LMIA medians, provincial standards, and expert labour analysis. Start your compliant caregiver employment journey here.
Know Your Worth As A Caregiver in Canada
Estimated Hourly Wage
(LMIA Median / Legal Minimum)
Estimated Net Take-Home
*Illustrative 20% deduction for taxes/premiums. Use a full tax calculator for actual net pay.*
Estimated Total Employer Cost
Why this Number? Expert Labour Analysis & LMIA Compliance
Hourly Wage Basis (Min Wage)
The calculation currently defaults to the Provincial Minimum Wage because the required LMIA Median Wage for the selected role/city is lower, or no LMIA override was provided. LMIA applications *must* meet the Job Bank Median.
Live-In vs. Live-Out Logic
Live-In: The employer cannot legally deduct room/board from wages to fall below the provincial minimum wage (post-2010 rules). Deductions are strictly regulated. Our calculator assumes a Live-Out hourly rate unless specified, as this is the standard for LMIA and PR programs today.
LMIA & Job Bank Median Wage (Source)
The median wage for the specific NOC (44100/44101/33102) in your economic region is the legally required minimum for a Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) LMIA application. Using anything less will result in rejection. Current median for this selection: $0.00/hour.
Verifiable Data Sources (2026 Projections)
- Provincial Minimum Wage Laws: All 13 jurisdictions’ minimum wages projected based on CPI indexation (Simulated URL: https://example.gov.ca/labour/minwage)
- Job Bank / LMIA Median Wages: NOC 44100/44101/33102 median wages by economic region (Simulated URL: https://jobbank.gc.ca/wage-data)
- Statistics Canada Data: Used for average statutory deduction rates and employment cost factors (Simulated URL: https://statcan.gc.ca/payroll-data)
- Labour Relations Standards: Overtime rules, sick pay, and vacation pay derived from provincial labour codes (Simulated URL: https://example.gov.ca/labour-standards)
Caregiver Salary FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
What is the lowest a caregiver can be paid in Canada?
The absolute legal minimum is the provincial or territorial minimum wage. However, for a successful LMIA application, the wage must meet the regional Job Bank Median wage, which is typically higher than the minimum wage, especially in major cities.
Does a live-in caregiver pay room and board?
Yes, but any deductions for room and board must not bring the caregiver’s hourly wage below the provincial minimum wage. Deductions are capped and strictly regulated by provincial labour standards. Many employers avoid live-in arrangements due to the complexity.
How is the LMIA median wage determined?
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) uses the median wage data published on the Job Bank website for the specific occupation (NOC) and the specific economic region where the job is located. This rate is mandatory for TFWP LMIA compliance.
Expert Caregiver Salary Tips & Provincial Comparison
Our analysis suggests that wages for specialized roles like Personal Support Workers (PSW) often exceed the minimum wage by 50% or more, especially when recruited via the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) to meet the mandatory LMIA median wage.
