Wage & Benefit Survey

Average wage increase for trades
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Office Staff Average Wage increase
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Heavy Duty Technicians have one of the highest mean wages
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2026 Results

Thank you to the member companies that participated in the 2026 OpenCircle Contractors Association's annual Wage & Benefit Survey.

Conducted in partnership with Y Station, this survey provides valuable insights into construction industry compensation, benefits, and workforce trends across Alberta.

These insights provide a snapshot of current market conditions and can help employers benchmark compensation and benefits offerings while supporting workforce planning and recruitment strategies.

The complete survey includes detailed wage information, benefit comparisons, industry trends, regional analysis, and additional benchmarking data that may assist your organization in making informed business decisions. You can download the 2026 executive summary of these surveys below.

Interested in the Wage & Benefit Survey?

The full Wage & Benefit Survey reports are available to OpenCircle Contractors Association members.
Not a member yet? If you’re interested in learning more about membership, please complete the form below and a member of our team will be in touch.

Membership Inquiry

Wage & Benefit Survey - Member

Should you have any questions or concerns about this years survey please reach out to Lori Coté, Director, External Relations at lcote@opencircle.ca

Thank you for your continued participation and support. Your contributions help ensure the industry has access to reliable, relevant market intelligence.