▼18%
C$19.69
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (CAD)
/ hour
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (CAD)
25%
CA$18.09
MEDIAN
CA$19.69
75%
CA$25.96
The average hourly pay for a Sawyer is C$19.69 in 2025
Hourly Rate
C$18 - C$26
Total Pay
C$38k - C$54k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Sawyers?
▲28%
What Do Sawyers Do?
Sawyer Tasks
- Oversee the processing of lumber into wood components using saws.
- Submit to safety training and adhere to all safety protocol.
- Perform basic maintenance and upgrades to saw machinery, such as changing the blades.
- Feed lumber into saw machinery that is calibrated to the appropriate specifications.
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Common Health Benefits for a Sawyer
Medical
50%
None
50%
Gender Breakdown for Sawyers
Male
100.0%
This data is based on 2 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Sawyers
What is the highest pay for Sawyers?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Sawyer is CA$NaN / hour
What is the lowest pay for Sawyers?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Sawyer is CA$NaN / hour
How can Sawyers increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Sawyer 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 a Sawyer that oversees more junior Sawyers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.