[Zoidberg]

Didn't see a thread like this so I thought it'd be fun to share with each other :woot2:

I work at a credit union and get paid about $16.50 an hour

[nabs]

Never ask a man's wage, Never ask a woman's age!

That's what my dad taught me when I was very young, lol.

[Jgresch]

$14/hour
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[yray]

10.25-17.50 :troll:

[Isaiah11]

less than 35

work for myself

[Glove]

people get touchy when you ask them their wage,

i never understood why,

[Marioo1991]

people get touchy when you ask them their wage,

i never understood why,

because a lot of people judge each other based on how much money they earn

[Iceman-19]

Never ask a man's wage, Never ask a woman's age!

That's what my dad taught me when I was very young, lol.

You don't get paid enough, is that what you mean Nabs? :fullofwin:

[Iceman-19]

Just under 45/hr. For a major construction company.

[kakucaekz]

I've had one job since I was 16, same job I have now, lol.

Lifeguard and aquatic instructor for City of Vancouver, right now it's ~$22.50 an hour, part time. Too bad I only get like, 20-25 hours a week :okay:

[Neva]

Hustlin' phones for Koodo (aka Telus) making 10.45 plus avg commission of 400/month. So ~$13/hr. ok job for supplementing school I guess.

[stewie]

city of burnaby - waterworks

25$ give or take half a buck depending on what im doing that day.

[GabAlmighty]

Lifeguard for City of Coquitlam (Aquatic Leader 1). Little bit more than Kakucaekz.

And Ocdt for the Forces. You can look that one up on Forces.ca and subsequently find out what i'll be making for the next 10 years!

[Matlock]

Not enough

[hi-revs]

Having the skills set to save is much more important than how much you make.

[Iceman-19]

Having the skills set to save is much more important than how much you make.

1. not what the thread is about
2. dont be a pussy

[Neva]

1. not what the thread is about
2. dont be a pussy

Truth. If this thread keeps going it'll be kind of nice to see what jobs make what. Something to keep in mind next time your haggling with wages/salary in a interview.

[Alby]

work with coast mountain bus. i make just over $21/hr.

[quasi]

I'm an estimator and project manager for a large construction company and I don't get paid enough. On the other hand I am happy to have a job that pays the bills and the company is pretty decent so overall I'm not going to complain.

[6793026]

Never ask a man's wage, Never ask a woman's age!

That's what my dad taught me when I was very young, lol.

there are two numbers i'll never disclose

how much money i have and how many women i've slept with.

[Iceman-19]

I will never disclose the 2nd because I cant remember.

[Gtrr33]

Truth. If this thread keeps going it'll be kind of nice to see what jobs make what. Something to keep in mind next time your haggling with wages/salary in a interview.

job: driver
type: 18 wheeler
qualifications: class 1/air brakes cert.
earnings: 4-4.5k monthly after taxes
daily duty: i work 12 hours most days but i sit in my rig for about 5-6 hours waiting to get loaded or unloaded so the job is not hard and its perfect for me.
history of employment: i started out when i was 17 years old delivered pizza for panago, 20ish worked for a same day courier using my own car, then worked for FEDex as a driver, then now i drive a company truck and i haul trailers.

i never saw myself sitting in an office or a 9 to 5 job, my job now allows me to be on the road/outside meeting different people and i love driving.

its not for everyone as it takes skills to maneuver a big rig around town. most company will not hire a person without experiences they want a proven track record + a very clean drivers record.

[pinn3r]

Milestones Crossroads as a line cook lol
garbage pay (maybe 'cause i'm a student) of 10.25 + tips (avg. $2/hr +/- 50 cents) so about $12 to $13/hr
work is laborious and physically demanding... gotta find myself a decent job that pays AT LEAST $13/hr before I get outta high school or I'm not gonna survive

[SoNaRWaVe]

^ my prime rib hash always tastes awesome there. so i tip my hat off for you.

[dohboi]

you would have been better off doing an anomynous poll and if it allowed you to state your job, or something to get a better idea, you probably would have gotten more responses, and possibly some more honest answers

[cdizzle_996]

Construction worker, grade 12 education, $31hr

[radioman]

Recently let go, $0/hr

Trying to make it in this world...


:okay:

[mb_]

Lot attendant, I make enough to get through
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[Eternal_SiR]

work in a steel shop... just shy of 6 figures

[aikenluu918]

I don't know who you are. I don't know what you want. If you are looking for my wage, I can tell you I don'tmake enough money. But what I do have are a very particular set of skills; skills I have acquired over a very long career.

[hotong]

software comapny i make not enough

[CA_FTW]

I work 3 Jobs.

Monday to Friday
Technical Services ($23 an hour)

Saturday
Computer Tech ($14 an hour)

Friday/Saturday nights once a month
Bus Driver for a Party Bus Company ($25 an hour not including Tips)

[mr_chin]

Did you guys go to school or are going to school to work where you work now?

[mb_]

Did you guys go to school or are going to school to work where you work now?

I go to school full-time (worked full-time till I started school) and I work part-time now. Since I'm taking automotive and work at a dealer, I'm hoping can move up the ladder with my current work place.

[Iceman-19]

Did you guys go to school or are going to school to work where you work now?

:suspicious:

[jaylx]

computer technican/sales associate $12.97/hr sigggghhhh. i need to get back to school.

[R. Mutt]

Visual Effects Artist $35/hr

I do CG for film. Worked on Jack the Giant Slayer, Elysium, Man of Steel and Seventh Son. Currently working on White House Down and Robocop.
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[FerrariEnzo]

hotel graveyards.. $16.00/hr...

I pretty much do nothing.. watch movies and sit on my ass munching away getting fat :okay:

[quasi]

Did you guys go to school or are going to school to work where you work now?

I did some classes at BCIT for what I do now but mostly I've been around the industry for the last 22 years and learned as I went. For what I do practical experience is much more important then schooling.

[AJW]

Hustler
0$-10000$
:accepted:

[Nvasion]

collision estimator - 64000

[beproud]

Security at a casino $15/Hour!!! lol oh the things I do, to stay closer to home=(

[jordanwong]

Security at a casino $15/Hour!!! lol oh the things I do, to stay closer to home=(

ever catch anyone stealing chips? lol

[Jas29]

I make $12/h doing bookkeeping for a small accounting office while i go to school full time doesn't pay a lot but i get to go when i want to and Iwalk there so I don't waste any money on gas or anything else

started off at $10.00/h 2 years ago

[Oleophobic]

My salary is my coworker's minus about 6k :okay:

Salary compression really pisses me off.

[scoobyej20]

Two jobs..

Full time Detailer for body shop - $14/hr

Part Time Customer Service - $11.25/hr
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[ScizzMoney]

More than you can afford pal. Ferrari.

[kuruuze]

0 jobs... and I get ~$600/month, courtesy of your tax dollars. Been getting this for over 10 years now how great is that!

[Iceman-19]

0 jobs... and I get ~$600/month, courtesy of your tax dollars. Been getting this for over 10 years now how great is that!

Considering thats nearly a days pay for me, and I have no education to speak of, its nothing at all to brag about. I guess it just supplements your weed dealing?

[koukimonst3r]

Fire Suppression / Fire Alarm Technician in Fort Mcmurray
12 hour days, 14 days on 14 days off
$6000 / 28 days
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[Zedbra]

Fire Suppression / Fire Alarm Technician in Fort Mcmurray
12 hour days, 14 days on 14 days off
$6000 / 28 days


that's an alright gig for the days you have to work. Except it's in the frozen hole of Ft Mac.

[koukimonst3r]

that's an alright gig for the days you have to work. Except it's in the frozen hole of Ft Mac.

It's not that bad, Coldness wise; BC is bone chilling just cause we're by the Pacific Ocean whereas AB is dry.
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[Iceman-19]

Fire Suppression / Fire Alarm Technician in Fort Mcmurray
12 hour days, 14 days on 14 days off
$6000 / 28 days
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Leavitt or simplex?

[blee123]

Considering thats nearly a days pay for me, and I have no education to speak of, its nothing at all to brag about. I guess it just supplements your weed dealing?

mind if I ask what field you are in?

[Iceman-19]

mind if I ask what field you are in?

This time of year, usually a muddy one.

[koukimonst3r]

Leavitt or simplex?

Levitt-Safety! Why hello there Mr. Suncor was it? :ilied:

[Iceman-19]

Levitt-Safety! Why hello there Mr. Suncor was it? :ilied:

Haha yes used to be. Im up at Kearl now.

[koukimonst3r]

Haha yes used to be. Im up at Kearl now.

Good old Wapasu Lodge, I was there 2 years ago. Installed Fire Suppression on them Bucyrus 495 HF's or should I say CAT 495 HF's :fullofwin:

[Iceman-19]

They are all repainted now! Lookin pretty all cat n yellow. Wapatrazzzzzzz. I love the paper thin walls.

[PJ]

By certification, I'm a Power Engineer, though I fell into a project management job..

In Vancouver, 90% of our salaries range anywhere from 50k to 150k, the remaining 10% clearing 250k+ (chief engineers). It's all depending on the job. 50-100k being building maintenance, 80-150k being power plants, mills, refineries, etc.

I make... something in between :troll:

Some of my friends up in Fort Mac are clearing 200k.
I considered going up there, but I have too much going on in Vancouver. Besides, I'm living pretty damn comfortably.

[BBMme]

Royal Canadian navy : 60k+ on paper
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[dinosaur]

Job:Building Manager (mid-sized rental building)
Money: Average $75\door....I manage 6 buildings. You can estimate but its better than my previous career.
Pro: I work for myself and average less than 2 hours of work per day (no, I'm not kidding). I have a lot of freedom and the ability to be very flexible. Made some great friends. My owners are awesome. I have people working for me: landscapers, cleaners, etc.
Con: It is possible to have a middle of the night phone call for emergencies. Feels like I am babysitting some time. It can be very boring. People can be very gross.

Previous Job: Archaeologist
Money: $5-10K\month depending on location and length of project.
Pro: Playing science. Cool people. Using my brain. Discovering cool shit. Managing projects. Per diem. Technical report writing.
Con: Away from home a lot and usually staying in shitty motels in shitty towns (Spence's Bridge, Ashcroft, Cache Creek, Chase, Lytton, etc.). Hard-ass work: carrying gear up mountains, digging, being dirty, etc. Politics. Female to male ratio is not ideal.

Previous Job: Collection Officer (Parks Canada)
Money: $20-ish\hour
Pro: EVERYTHING...its the fucking Federal Gov't. Paid days off, work shops, field trips, insane per diem, super flexible
Con: Everything needs to be in French. Only a 14 month contract :(

[Alby]

just a heads up to those that may want to apply

Farebox Attendant Part Time Temporary (https://careers.translink.bc.ca/psc/EXT/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=20130224&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1&)

hours range between 4:30pm to 3am depending on locations. usual shift hours are 5pm to 9pm and 10pm to 2am. locations include:
POCO
Surrey
Richmond
Burnaby
Vancouver
North Van

starting wage is $19.xx

[instantneedles]

Job:Building Manager (mid-sized rental building)
Money: Average $75\door....I manage 6 buildings. You can estimate but its better than my previous career.
Pro: I work for myself and average less than 2 hours of work per day (no, I'm not kidding). I have a lot of freedom and the ability to be very flexible. Made some great friends. My owners are awesome. I have people working for me: landscapers, cleaners, etc.
Con: It is possible to have a middle of the night phone call for emergencies. Feels like I am babysitting some time. It can be very boring. People can be very gross.

Previous Job: Archaeologist
Money: $5-10K\month depending on location and length of project.
Pro: Playing science. Cool people. Using my brain. Discovering cool shit. Managing projects. Per diem. Technical report writing.
Con: Away from home a lot and usually staying in shitty motels in shitty towns (Spence's Bridge, Ashcroft, Cache Creek, Chase, Lytton, etc.). Hard-ass work: carrying gear up mountains, digging, being dirty, etc. Politics. Female to male ratio is not ideal.

Previous Job: Collection Officer (Parks Canada)
Money: $20-ish\hour
Pro: EVERYTHING...its the fucking Federal Gov't. Paid days off, work shops, field trips, insane per diem, super flexible
Con: Everything needs to be in French. Only a 14 month contract :(

So I'm assuming you got licensed for doing rental property management?

[instantneedles]

By certification, I'm a Power Engineer, though I fell into a project management job..

In Vancouver, 90% of our salaries range anywhere from 50k to 150k, the remaining 10% clearing 250k+ (chief engineers). It's all depending on the job. 50-100k being building maintenance, 80-150k being power plants, mills, refineries, etc.

I make... something in between :troll:

Some of my friends up in Fort Mac are clearing 200k.
I considered going up there, but I have too much going on in Vancouver. Besides, I'm living pretty damn comfortably.

:yuno: PJ balling out of control. The things I'd do to be you

[LC21]

Royal Canadian navy : 60k+ on paper
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Whats ur trade and rank?
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[dinosaur]

So I'm assuming you got licensed for doing rental property management?

No.

[Lomac]

Previous job: 1st Camera Assistant - Started in the $30's, but I averaged about $2400/week, depending on how hectic of a shooting schedule that particular AD decided to create. Loved a lot of the rules, especially the one about how you would start getting paid extra for every x-amount of minutes you were missing your scheduled lunch break. Bank adds up fast. :lol I may not like Unions very much but sometimes you just can't beat the deals they've included in contracts.

[TekDragon]

Railway conductor. Average 110k a year.

[NKC ONE]

Railway conductor. Average 110k a year.

I'm curious about how much that comes out to after tax. Is 30% tax more or less the range for $110k?

[zetazeta]

I'm curious about how much that comes out to after tax. Is 30% tax more or less the range for $110k?
Tax works in brackets, so your first 37.5k is taxed at 5%, 37.5 -> 75k is 7.7% and so on. Most individuals would use RRSP and other deductibles to reduce their taxable income so it really depends on the person. Variables include dependants, donations, and employment status (contractor vs employee) and much more... Assuming there are no deductibles besides the 10k basic, an online tax calculator spewed out the following result:


Paycheck Calculator Result
Gross Pay $4,583.33
Federal Withholding $892.14
Provincial Withholding $368.40
Canada Pension Plan $219.66
Employment Insurance $86.17

Net Pay $3,016.96 (which is about 35% tax/cpp/ei)


Many of my coworkers are contractors and pay a tax rate of 15-20% on 100k+ earnings. They retain most of the money in their business and slowly take it out over time to minimize taxes paid. Certain costs can also be expensed which further reduces taxable income.

Calculation Based On
Tax Year Jan. 2013
Annual Gross Pay $110,000.00
Pay Frequency Semi-monthly
Province British Columbia
Federal Claims $0.00
Provincial Claims $0.00
Approved Shares $0.00
Annual Income Reductions $0.00
Pay Period Income Reductions $0.00

[Iceman-19]

Yeah, I made 127 a few years ago, and I think my net was around 85ish.

[TekDragon]

I'm curious about how much that comes out to after tax. Is 30% tax more or less the range for $110k?

With all my deductions (Tax, rrsp, stocks, benefits, union), my take home is around $65k.

[SlySi]

I.T. field.
Been in this industry since 2004.
No hardware. Just software, licensing and contracts.
I wont provide my pay. Thats just silly.
However, minimum pay is about 60k, up to 200k in a more management, director level. 100k if you have been in this for a few years.

Something to keep in mind out there.
There is a high demand for Licensing specialists.