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Cost Accountant I Salaries in Canada

• What is the average Cost Accountant I salary in Canada?
  How much does a Cost Accountant I in Canada make? The median annual Cost Accountant I salary in Canada is C$69,908, as of July 27, 2026, with a range usually between C$62,363-C$77,005 not including bonus and benefit information and other factors that impact base pay. However, the salary for someone with the title Cost Accountant I 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 Cost Accountant I in Canada.

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  This chart describes the expected percentage of people who perform the job of Cost Accountant I in , that make less than that salary. For example 50% of the people who perform the job of Cost Accountant I in are expected to make less than the median.
  Source: HR Reported data as of July 27, 2026

• Job Description for Cost Accountant I
  Determines and implements cost accounting procedures and methods. Responsible for the preparation and analysis of cost reports and costing audits. Examines and reviews unusual cost records and ensures cost data is allocated correctly. May require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. View full job description

• Similar Job titles to Cost Accountant I
  • Accountant I
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• Level of Education
  • Cost Accountant I Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree
  • Cost Accountant I Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA
  • Cost Accountant I Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

• Industries that include Cost Accountant I
  • 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 Cost Accountant I
  • Accounting
  • Entry Level
  • Financial Services

• Cost Accountant I 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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