Civil Engineer Salary in Canada

Civil Engineer pay in Canada: Toronto leads, Montreal trails

The Canada national median for a civil engineer is $138,000 a year. Among 4 metros with observed data, pay runs from about $87,200 in Montreal to $105,000 in Toronto (1.2×).

Civil engineers design and oversee infrastructure like roads, bridges, and water systems. Common screening skills include AutoCAD, Structures, Project mgmt, and Codes.

A modeled national band runs about $94,500–$191,100 around that midpoint. Express Entry points and provincial licensing can matter more than the cash order. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +8% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Canadian city.

Toronto sits -24% vs the national median; Montreal sits -37%. Relocating inside Canada for this title can move cash more than a small raise at the same desk. Open a city page for take-home and rent context — this national page is the map, not the offer.

Canada shows about 2.1% CPI in 2025. A civil engineer raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby engineering titles on this site include Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Chemical Engineer, and Aerospace Engineer.