Teacher
Shape the next generation - teaching is one of Canada's most meaningful and stable careers.
Teacher Salary in Canada
Teachers in Canada earn about $50,000 at entry level and around $105,000 in senior roles.
- Entry level: $50,000
- Senior level: $105,000
Ontario teachers are among the highest-paid in Canada, reaching $105,000+ after 10 years. Benefits and pension are excellent.
About the Career
Teacher demand varies by province and subject - Job Bank rates prospects very good in Alberta and New Brunswick; STEM, French immersion, and special education teachers are in particularly high demand.
Job Outlook
Stable demand. Teacher demand varies by province and subject - Job Bank rates prospects very good in Alberta and New Brunswick; STEM, French immersion, and special education teachers are in particularly high demand.
How to Get There
- 4-yr undergrad (any subject) + BEd (Bachelor of Education; Ontario is moving it from 2 years to 12 months, starting 2027) + Ontario College of Teachers registration
- Time to career: 5-6 years post-Grade 12
Degrees That Lead Here
- Education (BEd) – high 70s to high 80s
- Mathematics – high 80s to low 90s; CEMC contest scores are relevant at Waterloo
Key Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Assessment & Evaluation
- Communication with Parents
- Adaptability
Typical Employers
- Public & Catholic school boards
- Private & independent schools
- Colleges & adult education
- International schools
- Tutoring & online education
High School Roadmap
- Tutor younger students or peers. Join leadership clubs.
- Volunteer in after-school programs or tutoring centres.
- Research Ontario's BEd programs - most require an undergrad degree first.
- Apply to your subject specialty undergrad.
Top Universities for This Path
- Queen's University – Kingston, ON
- Western University – London, ON
- University of Alberta – Edmonton, AB
- University of British Columbia – Vancouver, BC
- University of Toronto – Toronto, ON
Insider Tips
- Ontario teacher salaries reach $105,000+ after 10 years - one of the best public sector compensation packages in Canada.
- French immersion and STEM teachers are in particularly high demand across Canada.
- The Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) requires both a degree in a teachable subject AND a BEd for certification.