Median wage
$39.01 an hour Newfoundland and Labrador
Compared with Canada
3.3% lower $1.35 below the Canadian median of $40.36
Job outlook
Moderate 3 of 5, 2025-2027
Job postings
5 on Job Bank in September 2026

Wages in Newfoundland and Labrador

Wage range in Newfoundland and Labrador and CanadaNewfoundland and Labrador: median $39.01, from $21.63 to $60.56, middle half $26.00 to $50.87. Canada: median $40.36, from $25.00 to $71.43, middle half $30.29 to $53.85.$20$40$60$80Newfoundland and Labrador: median $39.01, from $21.63 to $60.56, middle half $26.00 to $50.87Newfoundland and Labrador$39.01Canada: median $40.36, from $25.00 to $71.43, middle half $30.29 to $53.85Canada$40.36
The line runs from the low to the high wage, the dot is the median and the box is the middle half (lower to upper quartile).
Wages in Newfoundland and Labrador compared with Canada
WageNewfoundland and LabradorCanada
Low $21.63 $25.00
Lower quartile $26.00 $30.29
Median $39.01 $40.36
Upper quartile $50.87 $53.85
High $60.56 $71.43
Average $40.09 $44.67

Job outlook

Moderate (3 of 5) for 2025-2027, from Job Bank’s 3-year outlook for Newfoundland and Labrador.

The employment outlook is moderate, with some positions lost due to employment decline but others available due to retirements. While the use of free software is increasing, there remains a baseline demand for complex accounting work proportional to economic activity, though tax season demand may not be as strong moving forward. Outlook data

5 job postings on Job Bank in September 2026.

Licence needed in Newfoundland and Labrador?

Licence required Yes. A licence, registration or certificate is required to work in this occupation in Newfoundland and Labrador.

A federal licence is also required to work in this occupation anywhere in Canada.

Education and training

TEER category
1
Usual education
A university degree is usually required.

By region in Newfoundland and Labrador

Wage range by economic region in Newfoundland and LabradorNewfoundland and Labrador (all regions): median $39.01, from $21.63 to $60.56. South Coast – Burin Peninsula: median $37.93, from $24.72 to $56.11. West Coast – Northern Peninsula – Labrador: median $37.75, from $25.91 to $53.42. Avalon Peninsula: median $36.14, from $21.63 to $60.56. Notre Dame – Central Bonavista Bay: not stated.$20$30$40$50$60$70Newfoundland and Labrador (all regions): median $39.01, from $21.63 to $60.56Newfoundland and Labrador (all regions)$39.01South Coast – Burin Peninsula: median $37.93, from $24.72 to $56.11South Coast – Burin Peninsula$37.93West Coast – Northern Peninsula – Labrador: median $37.75, from $25.91 to $53.42West Coast – Northern Peninsula – Labrador$37.75Avalon Peninsula: median $36.14, from $21.63 to $60.56Avalon Peninsula$36.14Notre Dame – Central Bonavista Bay: not statedNotre Dame – Central Bonavista BayNot stated
The line runs from the low to the high wage and the dot is the median.
Wage range by economic region in Newfoundland and Labrador (table)
RegionLowMedianHighOutlook
Newfoundland and Labrador (all regions)$21.63$39.01$60.56Moderate (3 of 5)
South Coast – Burin Peninsula$24.72$37.93$56.11Moderate (3 of 5)
West Coast – Northern Peninsula – Labrador$25.91$37.75$53.42Moderate (3 of 5)
Avalon Peninsula$21.63$36.14$60.56Moderate (3 of 5)
Notre Dame – Central Bonavista BayNot statedNot statedNot statedModerate (3 of 5)

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