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.
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