Arts, Entertainment, and Media / Writing and Criticism

Critic

A professional who evaluates and analyzes works of art, literature, music, film, theater, or other cultural productions, providing informed opinions and critiques for public audiences.

Average monthly gross

5,895 CAD

2 validated salaries

Median

5,895 CAD

less sensitive to extremes

Typical range

4,627 CAD - 7,163 CAD

10th to 90th percentile

Data period

2026 - 2026

based on validated records

Canonical

Critic

ISCO

2642.1.7

Language

en

Salary insights

Monthly gross salary from approved submissions and AI-generated seeds that were validated.

2 records
Clear

By seniority

Lead / Expert 2 validated salaries
5,895 CAD 4,310 CAD - 7,480 CAD

Yearly trend

5,895 CAD
2026

Top countries

Country Avg. Count
Canada 4,310 CAD 1
China 7,480 CAD 1

Companies in data

Company Avg. Count
Bell Canada 4,310 CAD 1
Northstar Systems 7,480 CAD 1

Top cities

No city-linked salaries yet.

How these figures are calculated

Validated records only

The page uses salaries that have been approved in the admin, including human submissions and AI-generated seeds after validation.

Typical range

The range removes the lowest and highest extremes by showing the 10th to 90th percentile.

Seniority

Seniority is inferred from years of experience: junior, mid-level, senior, then lead or expert.

Interpretation

These figures are market indicators, not guaranteed salaries. Reliability improves as more approved records are added.

Role profile

Seniority

Junior Mid Senior

Alternate titles

Reviewer Commentator Analyst Cultural Critic

Skills

Hard skills

Critical Analysis Writing And Editing Research Knowledge Of Art History And Theory Media Literacy

Soft skills

Attention To Detail Objectivity Communication Interpretation Cultural Awareness

Tools

Word Processors Content Management Systems Social Media Platforms Audio/Video Editing Software

Certifications

Employment context

Industries

Publishing Broadcasting Digital Media Film And Television Performing Arts Museums And Galleries

Company types

Newspapers And Magazines Online Publications Broadcast Networks Cultural Institutions Freelance

Work modes

On-site Hybrid Remote

Remote compatibility

High

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