The average total (pre-tax) income of senior families in Alberta was $68,500 in 2008. This was an increase from $66,100 in 2007 and from $46,100 in 1988 (based on 2008 constant dollars). (Chart 7)
Chart 7
Seniors' Average Pre-tax Income Up From Two Decades Ago
(2008 Constant Dollars)

Source: Statistics Canada, Average Total Income (Table 202-0403), 2008