Salary Guide 2026

Software Engineer Salary in Canada

How much do software engineers earn in Canada? See average, junior, and senior salary ranges.

Junior

$72,800

per year

Average

$117,500

per year

Senior

$190,000

per year

Software Engineer Jobs in Canada

Strong demand in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Ottawa, Waterloo, Calgary, fintech, AI, SaaS, and enterprise software.

Monthly Salary Breakdown

Junior (monthly)

$6,067

Average (monthly)

$9,792

Senior (monthly)

$15,833

Other Roles in Canada

Data Scientist

Avg: $96,000

Product Manager

Avg: $125,000

Marketing Manager

Avg: $115,000

Accountant

Avg: $84,000

Teacher

Avg: $95,000

Registered Nurse

Avg: $90,000

Sales Manager

Avg: $125,000

Salary statistics methodology

Salary benchmarks are compiled from official statistics, labour-market releases, and country employment datasets. This page was last reviewed for Canada 2026 data on June 5, 2026.

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Calculation notes

Average and median salaries are gross annual estimates unless marked as net.
Industry and experience bands are directional benchmarks, not guaranteed pay ranges.
Figures can vary by region, company size, benefits, contract type, and bonus policy.