Salary

Wages are regulated provincially so can vary from province to province. However, the following example, based on a wage of $8 per hour, is typical:

	Basic gross income per month: (Based 22 days at 8 hours/day X $8/hour)	$1,408
	Maximum for board and lodging:	$325
	Subtotal:	$1,083
	Tax, CPP, EI deductions (estimated) (This is deducted and paid by employer to Revenue Canada )	$180
	Net income of caregiver/month	$903

For more information on working conditions and living costs in Canada, please contact Stewart's Caregivers.