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Figure 3.10 - Median after-tax income for seniors by sex and highest education level attained, Canada, 2006

Summary: In 2006, the median after-tax income for Canadian seniors was $24,714 for males and $17,227 for females; for those with no diploma, $20,387 for males, $15,570 for females; for those with high school diplomas, $25,640 for males, $17,895 for females; for those with trades degrees, $25,224 for males, $17,920 for females; for those with college degrees, $28,724 for males, $20,430 for females; and for those with university degrees, $37,452 for males, $26,879 for females.

Figure 3.10 - Median after-tax income for seniors by sex and highest education level attained, Canada, 2006
Highest certificate, diploma or degree Males Females
Total 24,714 17,227
No diploma 20,387 15,570
High school 25,640 17,895
Trades 25,224 17,920
College 28,724 20,430
University 37,452 26,879

Source: Statistics Canada

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