Arts, Entertainment, and Media / Music and Sound

Music Arranger

A music arranger adapts and organizes musical compositions for performance by various ensembles, orchestras, or recording groups. They determine instrumentation, harmony, rhythm, and structure to create a cohesive musical piece, often working with composers, conductors, and producers to achieve the desired sound.

Average monthly gross

10,755 CAD

2 validated salaries

Median

10,755 CAD

less sensitive to extremes

Typical range

9,551 CAD - 11,959 CAD

10th to 90th percentile

Data period

2026 - 2026

based on validated records

Canonical

Music Arranger

ISCO

2652

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
10,755 CAD 9,250 CAD - 12,260 CAD

Yearly trend

10,755 CAD
2026

Top countries

Country Avg. Count
Canada 12,260 CAD 1
France 9,250 CAD 1

Companies in data

Company Avg. Count
Loblaw 12,260 CAD 1
Thales 9,250 CAD 1

Top cities

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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

Arranger Musical Arranger Orchestrator Music Orchestrator

Skills

Hard skills

Music theory Score reading Instrumentation knowledge Harmony and counterpoint Arrangement techniques Music notation software proficiency Audio editing

Soft skills

Creativity Attention to detail Collaboration Communication Time management Adaptability

Tools

Sibelius Finale Logic Pro Pro Tools Ableton Live MuseScore Digital audio workstation (DAW)

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Music Master's degree in Music Composition or Arranging Certified Music Arranger (CMA)

Employment context

Industries

Music production Film and television Theater and performing arts Recording studios Education Publishing

Company types

Music production companies Film studios Orchestras and ensembles Recording studios Educational institutions Freelance

Work modes

On-site Hybrid Remote

Remote compatibility

High

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