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Data Engineer Salary in Canada

Data engineers build the pipelines and warehouses that make data reliable and available. The Canada median is $170,841 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$170,841
per year
Monthly (national)
$14,260
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$170,841
Winnipeg, MB
Hourly (national)
$82.14
varies by city

Data Engineer salary by city in Canada

CityPer year
Winnipeg, MB$170,841
Québec, QC$170,841
Halifax, NS$170,841
Victoria, BC$170,841
Kitchener, ON$170,841
Burnaby, BC$170,841
Longueuil, QC$170,841
Regina, SK$170,841
Toronto, ON$129,190
Ottawa, ON$122,130
Edmonton, AB$109,423
Montreal, QC$108,717

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a data engineer make in Canada?
The national median data engineer salary in Canada is about $242,000 per year ($20,200 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $154,000 to $242,000.
Which Canada city pays data engineers the most?
Winnipeg, MB pays the most at about $242,000 per year.
Which Canada city pays data engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Montreal, QC is on the lower end at about $154,000 per year for a data engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a data engineer in Canada?
Across Canada cities we cover, data engineer pay commonly spans from about $99,800 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $348,500 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Canada cities have data engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes data engineer pay for 12 cities in Canada, all shown in CAD.
Is data engineer in demand in Canada?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +30% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer.