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Toronto, Ontario, last updated: 2026
| Experience | Top Tier | Mid-Market | Boutique |
| 1st year | 135,000 | Up to 130,000 | 110,000 – 125,000 |
| 2nd year | 155,000 | Up to 150,000 | 125,000 – 135,000 |
| 3rd year | 180,000 | Up to 175,000 | 135,000 – 155,000 |
| 4th year | 200,000 | Up to 195,000 | 165,000 – 185,000 |
| 5th year | 230,000 | Up to 215,000 | 185,000 – 205,000 |
| 6th year | 255,000 | Up to 230,000 | 205,000 – 225,000 |
| 7th year | 275,000 | Up to 245,000 | 225,000+ |
All salaries are CAD, and do not include annual bonuses (discretionary or otherwise).
Calgary, last updated: 2026
| Experience | Top Tier | Mid-Market | Boutique |
| 1st year | 115,000 | Up to 100,000 | 80,000 |
| 2nd year | 125,000 | Up to 115,000 | 90,000 |
| 3rd year | 150,000 | Up to 125,000 | 100,000 |
| 4th year | 170,000 | Up to 155,000 | 110,000 |
| 5th year | 190,000 | Up to 170,000 | 120,000 |
| 6th year | 210,000 | Up to 195,000 | 150,000 |
| 7th year | 230,000+ | Up to 210,000+ | 160,000+ |
All salaries are CAD, and do not include annual bonuses (discretionary or otherwise).
Vancouver, last updated: 2026
| Experience | Top Tier | Mid-Market | Small Firm |
| 1st year | 118,000 | Up to 107,000 | 80,000 |
| 2nd year | 128,000 | Up to 117,000 | 90,000 |
| 3rd year | 145,000 | Up to 128,500 | 100,000 |
| 4th year | 165,000 | Up to 140,000 | 110,000 |
| 5th year | 185,000 | Up to 155,000 | 120,000 |
| 6th year | 205,000 | Up to 163,000 | 150,000 |
| 7th year | 220,000+ | Up to 172,000+ | 160,000+ |
All salaries are CAD, and do not include annual bonuses (discretionary or otherwise).
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