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Salary Guide

Head of Engineering Salary in Canada

Based on 1,904 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$152,500 - $200,000
Median salary
$152,500 - $200,000
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$96K
25th percentile$120K
Median$153K
75th percentile$200K
90th percentile$230K

50% of professionals earn between $120,000 - $200,000 CAD

The median salary is $152,500

Top cities

Toronto501 job openings
Winnipeg239 job openings
Vancouver181 job openings
Montréal123 job openings
Calgary73 job openings
Moncton63 job openings
Ottawa52 job openings
Mississauga43 job openings
Edmonton40 job openings

Head of Engineering

1,904 job openings

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The average salary for a Head of Engineering in Canada is CAD 152,500 - CAD 200,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is CAD 176,250 per year, based on 1,904 active job listings.

The cities with the most Head of Engineering job opportunities in Canada are Toronto, Winnipeg, Vancouver, Montréal, Calgary. Toronto leads with 501 job openings.

Explore 1,904 Head of Engineering job listings in Canada on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.