Automation & Controls Salary Guide Canada 2026
Discover real salary data for automation careers including:
• PLC programmers
• robotics technicians
• controls engineers
• industrial electricians
Built using official Government of Canada wage data.
What You’ll Learn
Inside this free report:
✔ Median salaries across Canada
✔ The highest-paying regions for automation jobs
✔ How automation careers compare
✔ Where demand for technicians and engineers is growing
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Who This Guide Is For
This report is designed for:
• PLC programmers
• automation technicians
• controls engineers
• robotics technicians
• industrial electricians
• students entering automation careers
Automation and industrial controls roles are among the fastest-growing technical careers in Canada due to:
• manufacturing automation
• robotics adoption
• skilled trades shortages
• reshoring of industrial production
Why Automation Careers Are Growing
Canadian manufacturers are rapidly investing in automation technology.
This is creating strong demand for professionals who understand:
• PLC programming
• robotics systems
• industrial networking
• control systems engineering
Because of this, salaries for automation professionals have been steadily rising across Canada.
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