Maintenance Manager Salaries

Maintenance Manager Salary in Canada (2026 Guide)

Updated using 87 verified salary entries collected from employers across Canada.

Maintenance Managers play an important role in keeping buildings, equipment, and facilities running safely and smoothly. They plan work, manage teams, control budgets, and solve problems to keep operations moving.

Based on 87 real salary submissions, the average hourly wage for Maintenance Managers in Canada is $52.76/hr. Most wages fall between $43.85/hr and $60.70/hr.

The highest recorded wage is $79.33/hr, and the lowest is $33.20/hr.

National Salary Snapshot

• Average hourly wage: $52.76/hr
• Median hourly wage: $52.22/hr
• Typical range (middle 50%): $43.85 – $60.70/hr
• Highest recorded rate: $79.33/hr
• Lowest recorded rate: $33.20/hr
• These numbers come directly from companies across many industries, including manufacturing, housing, utilities, and government.

Salary by Province

Maintenance Manager wages change across Canada depending on industry, location, and the size of the facility.

Ontario

• Many jobs are found here, especially in manufacturing and large facilities.
• Wages are strong, with many roles paying above the national average.

British Columbia

• Pay is often higher in industrial areas and in remote communities.
• Some companies in BC offer wages at the top of the national range.

Northern Territories (Nunavut & others)

• Jobs in remote areas often pay more because of location, travel, and living costs.
• These roles may also include housing or rotation schedules.

Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan

Steady wages are supported by industrial plants, utilities, and commercial facilities.

Atlantic Canada

Strong need for maintenance leaders in housing, municipal buildings, and manufacturing.

Wages are moderate but stable.

Top Paying Cities for Maintenance Managers

Based on the data, the highest-paying areas include:

Port Alberni, BC – Very strong wages for industrial and facility management

Barrie, ON – Higher wages in government and large facilities

Gjoa Haven, NU – Remote premium for northern housing and community management

Concord, ON – Competitive wages in large industrial and manufacturing sites

Remote locations and large industrial operations usually pay the highest wages.

What Affects Maintenance Manager Pay?

1. Type of Facility

Wages depend on where the manager works:

• Manufacturing plants
• Housing associations
• Municipal or government buildings
• Industrial plants
• Utilities and power facilities
• Large commercial buildings

Industrial and remote jobs often pay more.

2. Experience & Skills

Higher wages are linked to:

• 5–15+ years of experience
• Managing teams and contractors
• Strong planning and scheduling skills
• Experience with budgeting and safety programs
• Technical knowledge of equipment and systems

Leaders who can manage both people and technical work earn the most.

3. Location

• Remote and northern regions usually offer higher pay due to travel, cost of living, and special schedules.
• Large cities with busy facilities also offer competitive wages.

4. Company Size

Bigger companies or government organizations often provide:

• Higher base wages
• Better benefits
• Pension plans
• Training opportunities

Smaller companies may offer more flexible hours but usually pay slightly less.

Job Outlook for Maintenance Managers in 2026

Demand for Maintenance Managers continues to grow because:

• Many facilities are aging and need more repairs
• Companies want to reduce downtime and improve safety
• Skilled workers are retiring
• More buildings and manufacturing plants are opening or expanding

Maintenance Managers are needed in almost every industry across Canada.

Where This Data Comes From

This report is based on 87 real Maintenance Manager salary entries, manually reviewed and collected from employers across Canada.

Each entry includes job title, employer name, city/town, province, and hourly wage.

This gives you a clear and accurate picture of real pay for Maintenance Managers today.

We at Red Seal try our best to keep up with new information about trades and industrial management jobs. One of the most important and changing factors of a job is how much it pays, which is why we post these Trades Salary Surveys. Please see below for a sample of salaries for Maintenance Managers across Canada.

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