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Electrical Engineer Salary in Canada

Electrical engineers design and test electrical systems, circuits, and electronics. The Canada median is $142,603 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$142,603
per year
Monthly (national)
$11,860
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$142,603
Winnipeg, MB
Hourly (national)
$68.56
varies by city

Electrical Engineer salary by city in Canada

CityPer year
Winnipeg, MB$142,603
Québec, QC$142,603
Halifax, NS$142,603
Victoria, BC$142,603
Kitchener, ON$142,603
Burnaby, BC$142,603
Longueuil, QC$142,603
Regina, SK$142,603
Toronto, ON$106,599
Ottawa, ON$102,364
Montreal, QC$92,480
Edmonton, AB$92,480

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a electrical engineer make in Canada?
The national median electrical engineer salary in Canada is about $202,000 per year ($16,800 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $131,000 to $202,000.
Which Canada city pays electrical engineers the most?
Winnipeg, MB pays the most at about $202,000 per year.
Which Canada city pays electrical engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Edmonton, AB is on the lower end at about $131,000 per year for a electrical engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a electrical engineer in Canada?
Across Canada cities we cover, electrical engineer pay commonly spans from about $89,300 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $282,000 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Canada cities have electrical engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes electrical engineer pay for 12 cities in Canada, all shown in CAD.
Is electrical engineer in demand in Canada?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +9% over the next decade. Related engineering roles on Pay by Role include Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Chemical Engineer.