Customs Broker Salary Canada

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Average Customs, Ship and Other Broker’s Salary in Canada

The table below details the hourly wages for Customs, Ship and Other Brokers.

The Canadian national occupation classification code (NOC) for this role is 1315.

Job titles and exact duties vary in this occupation and examples of some job titles are: accounts customs broker, ship broker and ship agent.

According to the latest figures, average (median) wages earned are between $24 – $25 per hour.

A typical full-time annual salary for this occupation is in the region of $42,000 – $58,000.

Government labour market data indicates that the number of job seekers will be sufficient to fill job vacancies in this occupation for the near future. Retirements will be the main source of job vacancies for this position.

Average Hourly (Median) Wages for Customs, Ship and Other Brokers in Canada

Location Low Wage
$ per hr
Average Wage
$ per hr
High Wage
$ per hr
Year
Calgary – Alberta(3) 15.38 24.18 33.33 2018
Edmonton – Alberta(3) 15.38 24.18 33.33 2018
Vancouver / Lower Mainland Southwest – British Columbia 13.85 24.47 48.26 2016
Winnipeg – Manitoba(3) 15.38 24.18 33.33 2018
Fredericton / Oromocto – New Brunswick(1) 14.42 19.75 33.65 2018
Halifax – Nova Scotia(3) 15.38 24.18 33.33 2018
Toronto – Ontario 15.38 24.00 30.26 2018
Hamilton / Niagara Peninsula Region – Ontario 15.38 24.00 30.26 2018
Windsor / Sarnia – Ontario(1) 15.38 24.00 30.26 2018
Stratford / Bruce Peninsula – Ontario(1) 15.38 24.00 30.26 2018
Prince Edward Island(1) 15.38 24.18 33.33 2018
Montreal – Quebec 14.74 24.87 43.42 2016
Saskatoon / Biggar – Saskatchewan(1) 15.38 24.18 33.33 2018

Methodology*

Examples of customs brokers’ duties:
›› Preparing and processing import/export documents
›› Signing import/export documents on behalf of client, using power of attorney
›› Arranging the payment of duties and taxes
Examples of ship brokers’ duties:
›› Finding the most appropriate and cost-effective way of moving goods
›› Arranging for insurance coverage for cargo or for ships
›› Arranging for registration and licensing of ships
Comparison with employment group

The 2020 full-time average hourly wage rate for finance, insurance and related business administrative occupations, which includes customs, ship and other brokers, is $29.57. The 2020 corresponding median weekly wage rate is $1,021, giving an approximate full-time annual salary for this employment group of $53,000.

These occupations may also be of interest:

Insurance Adjusters and Claims Examiners
Purchasing Agents and Officers
Purchasing and Inventory Clerks
Securities Agents, Investment Dealers and Brokers
Shippers and Receivers

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