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Benefits Manager Salaries in Canada

• What is the average Benefits Manager salary in Canada?
  How much does a Benefits Manager in Canada make? The median annual Benefits Manager salary in Canada is C$140,871, as of August 26, 2026, with a range usually between C$126,012-C$161,009 not including bonus and benefit information and other factors that impact base pay. However, the salary for someone with the title Benefits Manager may vary depending on a number of factors including industry, company size, location, years of experience and level of education. Our team of Certified Compensation Professionals has analyzed survey data collected from thousands of HR departments at companies of all sizes and industries to present this range of annual salaries for people with the job title Benefits Manager in Canada.

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  This chart describes the expected percentage of people who perform the job of Benefits Manager in , that make less than that salary. For example 50% of the people who perform the job of Benefits Manager in are expected to make less than the median.
  Source: HR Reported data as of August 26, 2026

• Job Description for Benefits Manager
  Develops, implements, administers, and maintains benefits programs, policies, and procedures. Ensures programs are equitable, meet employee needs, comply with legal requirements, and are cost effective. Develops benefits communications and counsels employees on benefits related issues. Evaluates existing benefits programs against peer organizations to determine competitiveness, trends and developments. Requires a bachelor's degree. May require Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS). Typically reports to director. Manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. View full job description

• Similar Job titles to Benefits Manager
  • Benefits Administrator I
  • Benefits Administrator II
  • Benefits Administrator III
  • Benefits Analyst I
  • Benefits Analyst II
  • Benefits Analyst III
  • Benefits Analyst IV
  • Benefits Clerk II

• Level of Education
  • Benefits Manager Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree
  • Benefits Manager Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA
  • Benefits Manager Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

• Industries that include Benefits Manager
  • Aerospace & Defense ,
  • Biotechnology ,
  • Business Services ,
  • Chemicals ,
  • Construction ,
  • Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit ,
  • Energy & Utilities ,
  • Financial Services ,
  • Healthcare ,
  • Hospitality & Leisure ,
  • Insurance ,
  • Internet ,
  • Media ,
  • MFG Durable ,
  • MFG Nondurable ,
  • Pharmaceuticals ,
  • Retail & Wholesale ,
  • Software & Networking ,
  • Telecom ,
  • Transportation

• Categories that include Benefits Manager
  • Human Resources

• Benefits Manager Salaries by Province in Canada
  • Alberta
  • British Columbia
  • Manitoba
  • New Brunswick
  • Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Nova Scotia
  • Northwest Territories
  • Nunavut
  • Ontario
  • Prince Edward Island
  • Quebec
  • Saskatchewan
  • Yukon

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