How much does a Nuclear Engineer earn in Canada?

The estimated salary for Nuclear Engineer in Canada ranges from CAD 98,800 to CAD 117,600 CAD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 1,414 job listings

Salary Guide

Nuclear Engineer Salary in Canada

Based on 1,414 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$98,800 - $117,600

Median salary

$98,800 - $117,600

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$68K

25th percentile$86K

Median$99K

75th percentile$118K

90th percentile$135K

50% of professionals earn between $85,504 - $117,600 CAD

The median salary is $98,800

Top cities

Toronto197 job openings

Mississauga195 job openings

Pickering169 job openings

Markham111 job openings

Winnipeg92 job openings

Cambridge39 job openings

Bowmanville30 job openings

Peterborough24 job openings

Lanark County22 job openings

Oshawa20 job openings

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Nuclear Engineer

1,414 job openings

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The average salary for a Nuclear Engineer in Canada is CAD 98,800 - CAD 117,600 per year in 2026. The median salary is CAD 108,200 per year, based on 1,414 active job listings.

The cities with the most Nuclear Engineer job opportunities in Canada are Toronto, Mississauga, Pickering, Markham, Winnipeg. Toronto leads with 197 job openings.

Leading employers for Nuclear Engineer roles in Canada include Hatch, Hatch Ltd., Sargent & Lundy, Snc-Lavalin, AECOM.

Explore 1,414 Nuclear Engineer job listings in Canada on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.