▼24%
C$35.58
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (CAD)
/ hour
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (CAD)
10%
CA$28.99
MEDIAN
CA$35.58
90%
CA$59.60
The average hourly pay for an Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Technician is C$35.58 in 2025
Hourly Rate
C$29 - C$60
Bonus
C$0 - C$5k
Profit Sharing
C$0 - C$5k
Total Pay
C$61k - C$136k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Technicians?
▲7%
What Do Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Technicians Do?
Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Technician Tasks
- Calibrate sensors and analyzers and configure logic in control systems.
- Give technical guidance and assistance to less experienced personnel.
- Use computerized systems to enter and retrieve data.
- Troubleshoot plant equipment and systems.
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Common Health Benefits for a Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Technician
Medical
100%
Dental
100%
Vision
90%
Gender Breakdown for Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Technicians
Male
100.0%
This data is based on 8 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Technicians
What is the highest pay for Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Technicians?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for an Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Technician is CA$59.60 / hour
What is the lowest pay for Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Technicians?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for an Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Technician is CA$28.99 / hour
How can Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Technicians increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as an Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Technician is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are an Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Technician that oversees more junior Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Technicians, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.