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Software Engineer Salary in Canada

Software engineers design, build, and maintain the applications and systems that power modern businesses. The Canada median is $117,189 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$117,189
per year
Monthly (national)
$9,742
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$117,189
Winnipeg, MB
Hourly (national)
$56.34
varies by city

Software Engineer salary by city in Canada

CityPer year
Winnipeg, MB$117,189
Québec, QC$117,189
Halifax, NS$117,189
Victoria, BC$117,189
Kitchener, ON$117,189
Burnaby, BC$117,189
Longueuil, QC$117,189
Regina, SK$117,189
Toronto, ON$88,950
Ottawa, ON$82,597
Edmonton, AB$75,537
Montreal, QC$73,419

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a software engineer make in Canada?
The national median software engineer salary in Canada is about $166,000 per year ($13,800 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $104,000 to $166,000.
Which Canada city pays software engineers the most?
Winnipeg, MB pays the most at about $166,000 per year.
Which Canada city pays software engineers the least?
Among cities we cover, Montreal, QC is on the lower end at about $104,000 per year for a software engineer.
What is the typical salary range for a software engineer in Canada?
Across Canada cities we cover, software engineer pay commonly spans from about $69,300 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $239,000 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Canada cities have software engineer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes software engineer pay for 12 cities in Canada, all shown in CAD.
Is software engineer in demand in Canada?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +17% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Frontend Developer, Backend Developer, Data Scientist.