▼12%
C$62,633
Avg. Base Salary (CAD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (CAD)
10%
CA$38k
MEDIAN
CA$63k
90%
CA$96k
The average salary for a Structural Designer is C$62,633 in 2025
Base Salary
C$38k - C$96k
Bonus
C$0 - C$10k
Total Pay
C$44k - C$114k
Is Average Structural Designer with Computer Aided Design (CAD) Skills Salary in Canada your job title? Find out what you should be paid
Use our tool to get a personalized report on your market worth.What's this?
EXPLORE BY:
Featured Content
‹
Remote Work
New research shows how to set pay for remote employees
Gender Pay Gap
New research shows that each woman experiences the disparity of gender pay gap in different ways, depending on her position, age, race and education.
Compensation Best Practices Report
From compensation planning to variable pay to pay equity analysis, we surveyed 4,900+ organizations on how they manage compensation.
Salary Budget Survey Report
See how organizations are shifting their salary budgets this year.
Retention Report
Get strategies you can use to retain top talent and learn how impactful employee retention really is.
Variable Pay Playbook
Before you decide whether variable pay is right for your org, get a deeper understanding of the variable pay options and the cultural impact of pay choices.
›
What is the Pay by Experience Level for Structural Designers?
What Do Structural Designers Do?
Structural Designer Tasks
- Formulate, design, and draw structural illustrations, schemas and designs.
- Communicate project problems, concerns, and flaws to managers.
- Review, update, and modify construction drawings.
Find your market worth – how it works:
Common Health Benefits for a Structural Designer
Medical
87%
Dental
87%
Vision
73%
None
13%
Gender Breakdown for Structural Designers
Male
90.9%
Female
9.1%
This data is based on 11 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Structural Designers
What is the highest pay for Structural Designers?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Structural Designer is CA$96k / year
What is the lowest pay for Structural Designers?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Structural Designer is CA$38k / year
How can Structural Designers increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Structural Designer 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 Structural Designer that oversees more junior Structural Designers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.