Arts, Entertainment, and Media / Music Production and Sound Engineering

Music Producer

A music producer oversees the creation and recording of music, guiding artists, arranging compositions, managing studio sessions, and shaping the final sound of a track or album.

Average monthly gross

4,968 CAD

4 validated salaries

Median

4,700 CAD

less sensitive to extremes

Typical range

3,919 CAD - 6,230 CAD

10th to 90th percentile

Data period

2026 - 2026

based on validated records

Canonical

Music Producer

ISCO

2654

Language

en

Salary insights

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

4 records
Clear

By seniority

Junior 2 validated salaries
4,700 CAD 4,500 CAD - 4,900 CAD
Mid-level 1 validated salaries
6,800 CAD 6,800 CAD - 6,800 CAD
Senior 1 validated salaries
3,670 CAD 3,670 CAD - 3,670 CAD

Yearly trend

4,968 CAD
2026

Top countries

Country Avg. Count
Canada 5,850 CAD 2
France 3,670 CAD 1
United Kingdom 4,500 CAD 1

Companies in data

Company Avg. Count
HSBC 4,500 CAD 1
Manulife 6,800 CAD 1
Shopify 4,900 CAD 1
Sopra Steria 3,670 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

Record Producer Sound Producer Music Production Specialist

Skills

Hard skills

Audio Engineering Mixing Mastering Music Arrangement Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) Proficiency Sound Design Recording Techniques

Soft skills

Creativity Communication Leadership Project Management Collaboration Attention to Detail

Tools

Pro Tools Logic Pro Ableton Live Cubase FL Studio Microphones Mixing Consoles Audio Interfaces

Certifications

Avid Pro Tools Certification Apple Logic Pro Certification Audio Engineering Society Membership

Employment context

Industries

Music Recording Entertainment Film and Television Advertising Video Game Development

Company types

Recording Studios Record Labels Production Companies Freelance/Self-Employed Broadcast Media

Work modes

On-site Hybrid Remote

Remote compatibility

Medium

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