Randstad Canada has released its 2025 salary guide, offering valuable insights into salary trends and highlighting the professions likely to see the most significant pay increases.
The report covers over 1,000 industries across Canada and provides detailed salary data for entry-level, mid-level, and senior-level roles nationwide.
If you’re aiming to thrive in the Canadian job market, here are some key professions and sectors featured in the report:
*Entry-level roles are defined as having 1–3 years of experience, mid-level roles require 4–7 years, and senior-level positions demand 8–12 years of experience.
*All salaries have been rounded to the nearest thousand.
Human resources
The human resources sector is poised for strong growth in 2025, driven by the rising demand for diversity and inclusion management roles.
According to Randstad, salaries in this field are projected to rise by 12%, with senior-level positions potentially increasing from $110,000 to $123,200.
| Role | Entry | Mid-Level | Senior |
|---|---|---|---|
| human resources manager | 91-123k | 106-144k | 123-165k |
| human resources coordinator | 52-68k | 58-77k | 66-87k |
| talent acquisition director | 94-130k | 119-165k | 148-204k |
A degree in human resources is preferred, but candidates with backgrounds in commerce, business administration, arts, or social sciences are also commonly considered.
Obtaining certification can be beneficial for those looking to advance their careers. The Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) is Canada’s leading certification for HR professionals.
To earn this designation, candidates must have a degree, relevant work experience, and pass a certification exam.
Finance
Finance professionals are also set to see salary growth, as highlighted in the report.
One example is compensation analysts, whose salaries for mid-level positions are expected to rise by 7%.
| Role | 1 year of experience | 3 years of experience | 5 years of experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| accountant | 75-86k | 80-93k | 86k – 101k |
| financial analyst | 82-93k | 89-107k | 97–115k |
| controller | 97-136k | 125-177k | 151-207k |
A bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, or business administration can be beneficial, while a master’s degree may offer opportunities for specialization.
For further career advancement, pursuing certification is also an option. In Canada, popular accounting certifications include the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).
Information Technology (IT)
The salary guide indicates that Canada’s technology sector is set to remain strong.
With digital transformation being a key priority for many businesses, the IT field presents great opportunities.
The report suggests that cloud architects may experience a 10% increase in their salaries.
| Role | Entry-level | Mid-Level | Senior-level |
|---|---|---|---|
| DevOps – development | 73-98k | 94-119k | 108-140k |
| cloud security consultant | 83-102k | 101-137k | 118-155k |
| cloud engineer | 86-116k | 90-121k | 105-139k |
| data architect | 78-103k | 84-116k | 99-134k |
| BI data architect | 103-139k | 116-158k | 131-178k |
A degree in computer science, information technology, software engineering, or a similar field is usually required.
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Digital marketing and communications
Randstad highlights that “digitization continues to be a crucial element in the fast-growing business landscape.”
Professionals in digital marketing and communications can expect salary growth.
The report indicates that digital marketing specialists in mid-level roles may see their salaries rise by 9%, from an average of $68,000 to $74,120.
| Role | Entry-level | Mid-level | Senior-level |
|---|---|---|---|
| communications specialist | 59-81k | 70-97k | 83-111k |
| digital marketing manager | 73-96k | 82-111k | 93-126k |
| digital marketing specialist | 56-72k | 63-85k | 74-98k |
| social media manager | 66-93k | 81-113k | 95-130k |
| web marketing analyst | 62-80k | 69-91k | 79-103k |
A bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, English, public relations, or business is beneficial.
For those looking to specialize, courses or boot camps focused on areas like social media, influencer marketing, mobile marketing, search engine optimization, analytics, or digital advertising can be valuable.
Automation technicians and other “specialized skills”
Automation technicians typically maintain computer-controlled systems and robotic devices, focusing on enhancing efficiency, minimizing human intervention, and optimizing processes.
While their work spans various industries, the Randstad report highlights how robotics and automation are transforming the manufacturing sector and skilled trades, with this trend expected to continue growing in 2025.
This shift is driven by manufacturing and logistics companies increasingly automating routine tasks such as sorting and packaging.
The report also points to the skilled trades, technology, and engineering sectors as areas experiencing “positive dynamics.”
Randstad reports that automation technicians and electromechanics could see their salaries increase by an average of 8% in 2025.
| Role | Entry-level | Mid-level | Senior |
|---|---|---|---|
| automation technician (in the skilled trades) | $26 – $33 (hourly wage) | $29 – $39 (hourly wage) | $35 – $45 (hourly wage) |
| Automation engineer | 66-90k | 77-109k | 94-127k |
A degree or technical diploma in electronics, electrical engineering, mechanics, or automation is preferred.
