How much does a Game Developer earn in Canada?

The estimated salary for Game Developer in Canada ranges from CAD 106,000 to CAD 190,000 CAD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 396 job listings

How much does a Game Developer earn in Canada?

The average salary for a Game Developer in Canada is CAD 127,000 - CAD 169,000 per year.

Salary Guide

Game Developer Salary in Canada

Based on 396 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$106,000 - $190,000

Median salary

$127,000 - $169,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$80K

25th percentile$106K

Median$148K

75th percentile$190K

90th percentile$246K

50% of professionals earn between $106,000 - $190,000 CAD

The median salary is $148,000

Top cities

Toronto76 job openings

Montreal (administrative Region)20 job openings

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Game Developer

396 job openings

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The average salary for a Game Developer in Canada is CAD 106,000 - CAD 190,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is CAD 148,000 per year, based on 396 active job listings.

The cities with the most Game Developer job opportunities in Canada are Toronto, Montreal (administrative Region), Montreal, Winnipeg, Vancouver. Toronto leads with 76 job openings.

Explore 396 Game Developer job listings in Canada on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.