50% of professionals earn between $120,000 - $184,000 CAD
The median salary is $155,000
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The average salary for a Head of Engineering in Canada is CAD 155,000 - CAD 184,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is CAD 169,500 per year, based on 1,165 active job listings.
The cities with the most Head of Engineering job opportunities in Canada are Toronto, Vancouver, Brampton, Winnipeg, Montreal. Toronto leads with 243 job openings.
Leading employers for Head of Engineering roles in Canada include Auxo | Growth Partner, PDW, Xero, SUN PHARMA, Bilinguallink.
Explore 1,165 Head of Engineering job listings in Canada on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.