The Highest Paying Jobs in Canada for Generation Z

Having grown up with the internet, smartphones and social media, Gen-Z has more technological know-how than any of their predecessors. Born around the turn of the millennium, they make up a little over 17% of the Canadian population. If you’re part of this generation, you’re probably ready to enter the job market and are planning the career path you will take. Of course you want a career that has a future and that will help you pay for the lifestyle you want. What are the highest paying jobs for Gen-Z, then? Let’s take a look. Salaries are in Canadian dollars.

Computer and Information Systems Analyst

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Computer and information systems analyst

The average computer systems analyst in Canada makes $77,587 a year, while an information systems analyst makes $73,103 a year, Neuvoo says. If you're in Generation Z and looking for a career with lots of room for growth, this is a good place to start. Plus, once you become a computer and information systems manager, you’ll have one of the highest paying in-demand jobs for women in Canada.

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Human resources manager

As long as there are companies employing people, there will be a need for human resources managers. In Canada, a human resources manager earns an average annual salary of $70,256, according to Indeed. Before becoming a human resources manager, you’ll likely be a human resources assistant, which is one of the jobs with the best starting salaries.

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Information security analyst

With hackers being able to get into everything from bank accounts to voting machines, the emphasis on cybersecurity is growing and will continue to do so. According to Glassdoor, the average salary for an information security analyst in Canada is $68,423.

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Registered nurse

As Canada’s population ages, the demand for nurse practitioners remains high. In fact, registered nurses have one of the careers that will be in demand in 2020 and beyond, so it's kind of perfect for Generation Z to jump into now. PayScale says that the salary range for registered nurses in Canada is between around $47,500 and $90,200.

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Environmental engineer

With an average annual salary of $70,536 in Canada, according to Glassdoor, environmental engineers don’t earn quite as much as engineers working in the mining industry. Yet. Finding new ways to protect the environment will become more and more in demand as the effects of our impact on the planet become more tangible.

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Aerospace engineer

Aerospace engineers have one of the highest paying in-demand jobs in Canada, with an average salary of $73,512 a year, according to PayScale. It’s a job that will continue to be in demand, especially as space exploration becomes more of a necessity.

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YouTube content creator

Creating content for YouTube channels is one of the jobs that didn’t exist ten years ago. If you create content for your own channel, it’s something you can do in your own time and on your own terms. How much you’ll earn will depend on how many views you get but many YouTubers have already become millionaires.

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Instagram influencer

It's no secret that Generation Zers love Instagram. How much you earn as an Instagram influencer depends on how many followers you have. However, it’s one of the jobs that can make you a millionaire. This is especially true if you use your Instagram profile as a platform for starting your own company.

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Translator/interpreter

Globalization means that there is still a demand for translators and interpreters and the rise of online translation tools hasn’t killed this demand. According to Neuvoo a translator in Canada makes on average $54,259 a year while an interpreter earns $48,857 on average. However, your earnings will be greatly influenced by the language pair you work in.

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Financial advisor

Financial advisors will continue to remain in demand as Generation Z starts earning and needs to avoid the worst things to do with your money in your 20s. Neuvoo says that a financial advisor in Canada makes $68,063 a year on average.

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Product designer

Product design is a great option if you have a creative streak but want to earn good money too. According to Indeed, the average product designer in Canada earns $77,077 a year.

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Lawyer

With Generation Z’s social conscience, the law is an appealing career choice with many possibilities. For example, if you’re looking for vegan friendly jobs, you might consider becoming an animal rights lawyer. Environmental, immigration and human rights law are great options too. Indeed says that the average pay for lawyers in Canada is $95,044 a year.

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Software developer

According to PayScale, the average annual pay for a software developer in Canada is $63,446. This job allows you to use your Generation Z tech savvy to create the next big thing and make plenty of money too. You will be more likely to be successful if you move to one of the best places for tech startups.

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App developer

As an app developer, you can use your creativity and coding skills to help improve people’s lives. Neuvoo says that the average salary for an app developer in Canada is $84,099 a year. Even better than the generous pay is that gaming and app design companies also tend to offer some of the best benefits and perks.

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Airline pilot

The airline industry continues to grow but with many pilots realizing that it’s one of the jobs that let you retire early, there is a shortage of younger recruits ready to take over the controls. PayScale says that the average salary for an airline pilot in Canada is $74,852 a year. However, with experience comes a very generous six-figure paycheck.

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Social media manager

As part of the first generation that grew up entirely in the age of social media, you’re more equipped than any previous generation for managing companies’ social media accounts. In Canada according to Neuvoo, the average salary for a social media manager is $64,843 a year.

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Statistician

If you have a good head for numbers and love working with charts and data, you’ll be happy to know that there is a very high projected growth rate for statisticians. The pay isn’t bad either. Indeed says that the average statistician in Canada earns $67,077 a year.

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Cloud engineer

Tech jobs are right up Generation Z’s alley and one of the newer fields that will continue to show growth is cloud computing. It pays very well too. According to Indeed, the average pay for a cloud engineer in Canada is $126,828 a year.

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Physician

Doctors have one of the highest paying jobs in the world. In fact, Canada’s physicians get compensated so well that in 2018, doctors in Quebec rejected a pay increase. Neuvoo says that the average annual pay for a physician in Canada is $181,418 but depending on your experience and your field of specialization, you can make well over $300,000 a year.

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Market research analyst

If you love working with data, becoming a market research analyst is a great choice, especially if you’re an introvert. This career allows you to work in business without having to become an advisor. Neuvoo says that the average salary for a market research analyst in Canada is $63,393 a year.