Canada · Certification examCFP salary in Canada: what FP Canada’s 2025 survey shows
| Annual income, 2025 | CFP | QAFP |
|---|---|---|
| $100,000 or more | 54% | About 42% |
| Over $200,000 | 28% | 15% |
FP Canada doesn’t publish an average, a range by province or a starting salary. These are shares of its own certificants who answered its survey, not a pay scale.
Is there a CFP salary in Canada by province?
Not for the CFP itself, but there is one for the job. Job Bank publishes wages for financial planners in personal finance (NOC 11102), whether or not they hold the CFP. Across Canada the median is $36.06 an hour, with $23.91 at the low end and $73.08 at the high end. The data is from 2023‑2024 and was updated on November 19, 2025.
| Province | Low, per hour | Median, per hour | High, per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta | $23.59 | $39.47 | $101.92 |
| British Columbia | $24.00 | $35.00 | $73.08 |
| Ontario | $23.08 | $36.06 | $76.92 |
| Quebec | $25.00 | $37.00 | $63.19 |
| Manitoba | $22.31 | $38.00 | $75.00 |
| Saskatchewan | $24.00 | $36.00 | $62.02 |
| Nova Scotia | $23.59 | $31.25 | $51.28 |
| New Brunswick | $22.56 | $33.33 | $64.10 |
| Canada | $23.91 | $36.06 | $73.08 |
Hourly wages, 2023‑2024. Job Bank also lists Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island and the territories.
Where CFP professionals work
The organizations employing the most CFP professionals, in FP Canada’s 2025 data, include RBC, TD, IG Wealth Management, CIBC, BMO, Scotiabank, Sun Life, Assante and Manulife. FP Canada also says CFP professionals work in independent advisory practices and specialized planning firms.
Finding CFP jobs
FP Canada’s Industry Career Board lists financial planning openings across Canada. Each posting shows the company, the role, the location, whether it wants CFP or QAFP certification, a contact and an application deadline.
Sources: FP Canada · Job Bank and 2 more. Checked October 2026.
- FP Canada: CFP certification ↗
- FP Canada: QAFP certification ↗
- FP Canada: Industry Career Board ↗
- Job Bank (Government of Canada): Financial Planner, Personal Finances wages, NOC 11102 ↗
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