How much does a Nuclear Engineer earn in Canada?

The estimated salary for Nuclear Engineer in Canada ranges from CAD 110,000 to CAD 122,879 CAD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 2,837 job listings

Salary Guide

Nuclear Engineer Salary in Canada

Based on 2,837 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$110,000 - $122,879

Median salary

$110,000 - $122,879

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$72K

25th percentile$90K

Median$110K

75th percentile$123K

90th percentile$141K

50% of professionals earn between $89,500 - $122,879 CAD

The median salary is $110,000

Top cities

Toronto547 job openings

Pickering388 job openings

Mississauga384 job openings

Cambridge187 job openings

Winnipeg165 job openings

Markham165 job openings

Kincardine52 job openings

Waterloo28 job openings

Oshawa25 job openings

Tiverton22 job openings

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Nuclear Engineer

2,837 job openings

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The average salary for a Nuclear Engineer in Canada is CAD 110,000 - CAD 122,879 per year in 2026. The median salary is CAD 116,440 per year, based on 2,837 active job listings.

The cities with the most Nuclear Engineer job opportunities in Canada are Toronto, Pickering, Mississauga, Cambridge, Winnipeg. Toronto leads with 547 job openings.

Explore 2,837 Nuclear Engineer job listings in Canada on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.