Job Coach Salary in Canada

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Last Updated: July 13, 2026

$69,934 USD

per year
Hourly Rate $33.62
Bonus $2,539

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The average pay for a Job Coach is $69,934, which is $33.62 an hour in Canada. The average salary range for a Job Coach is between $49,094 and $84,970. On average, a Bachelor's is the highest level of education for a Job Coach.

This compensation analysis comes from aggregated salary survey data for Canada. ERI's compensation information is based on employer-reported data collected from ERI's salary surveys, customer HRIS data, data from Proxies/10Ks and Forms 990, proprietary databases, and purchased survey data. Cost-of-labor data in the Assessor Series are based on actual housing sales data from commercially available sources, plus rental rates, gasoline prices, consumables, medical care premium costs, property taxes, effective income tax rates, etc. For more information, see ERI's methodology.

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Salary Potential for Job Coach

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Number of Years

2 Years

Estimated Salary

$73,661 USD

Percentage Growth

0%

Growth Trajectory

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What Does a Job Coach Do?

Provides support services to clients with disabilities to assist and enable them to obtain and maintain long term, competitive employment, performing any combination of following duties: Reviews client's personal, educational, and vocational history; and diagnostic records and evaluation of client's abilities provided by referral agency, such as vocational rehabilitation organization, and interviews client to assess client's interests, job skills, and needs. Counsels client to develop overall career goals and to plan job development activities. Instructs client, or instructs and assists client, based upon assessment of client's needs in basic job application and daily living skills and behaviors, such as job interviewing, resume preparation, managing money and time, and arranging transportation, utilizing techniques, such as role playing, to prepare client for job development efforts. Contacts employers and employment agencies; and surveys newspapers and other resources to locate potential employment opportunities for client based upon assessment of client's needs, abilities, and interests. Assists client with job application process and accompanies client to job interviews, in accordance with client's needs. Confers with potential employers to explain supported employment services and to solicit employment for client. Confers with employer and supervisor of job for which client will be hired and performs job to learn job tasks, job skill requirements, and performance and quality expectations of employer. Analyzes job factors and environment to determine need for workplace modifications and coaching/support needed to teach job to client. Negotiates with employer to modify workplace and to restructure or eliminate tasks which client is unable to perform. Instructs and coaches client in job tasks and performs job with client, as needed, until client reaches employer's required level of proficiency. Confers with employer and visits work site to monitor progress of client. Introduces client to co-workers and facilitates social interactions to build co-worker support and to integrate client into work environment. Maintains contact with employer and client to provide long term followup support. Retrains client for new job tasks and equipment, as needed. Counsels client and client's family concerning effects of employment on benefits, such as social security disability payments. Maintains contact with client's family, referral agency and other government agencies to inform personnel of client's progress. Maintains and submits to funding agency written records of each service contract. May specialize in training individual clients in job and related skills and be designated Job Trainer (social ser.). May specialize in developing new job sites and be designated Job Developer (social ser.).

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Education, Skills, and Certifications for Job Coachs

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Education

Below is the average education level for a Job Coach. About 29% have a Bachelor's degree, 29% have a Associate degree, and 21% have a Master's degree.

  • Bachelor's Degree 29%
  • Associate Degree 29%
  • Master's Degree 21%
  • High School Diploma 21%
  • Doctorate Degree 0%
  • Less Than HS 0%

Top Skills

Below are top skills for a Job Coach. 67% of Job Coachs have a skill in Aids veterans. The top 3 most popular skills for Job Coachs are Aids veterans and Creates interventions.

  • Aids veterans 67%
  • Creates interventions 33%

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Average Salaries for Job Coach

The average salary of job coach in Canada is $69,934. The average salary of job coach in California is $78,366. The average salary of job coach in United States is $69,747. Explore the average salaries for job coach in other locations below.

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Cost of Living in Canada

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Job Coach salaries and career insights

How much does a Job Coach make in Canada?

ERI's data indicated that, on average, a Job Coach is $69,934 per year or $33.62 per hour in Canada, which is 1% lower than the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $84,970. However, the typical pay range in Canada, is between $49,094 and $84,970 annually.

What is the salary potential for Job Coach in 5 years?

Job Coach is projected to see 13.9% salary growth in 5 years.

What are some factors that impact Job Coach salaries?

Several factors can impact the salary, including experience, company size, job market, location, industry, and more. Understanding how these factors affect the role can provide opportunities to earn more. Use our salary calculator to find out how much you should be paid based on what someone in your area, with similar experience, earns.

How can I accurately price jobs for my organization?

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