How much does a Petroleum Engineer earn in Canada?

The estimated salary for Petroleum Engineer in Canada ranges from CAD 85,000 to CAD 160,000 CAD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 117 job listings

How much does a Petroleum Engineer earn in Canada?

The average salary for a Petroleum Engineer in Canada is CAD 115,000 - CAD 160,000 per year.

Salary Guide

Petroleum Engineer Salary in Canada

Based on 117 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$85,000 - $160,000

Median salary

$115,000 - $160,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$68K

25th percentile$85K

Median$115K

75th percentile$160K

90th percentile$184K

50% of professionals earn between $85,000 - $160,000 CAD

The median salary is $115,000

Top cities

Calgary47 job openings

Winnipeg21 job openings

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Petroleum Engineer

117 job openings

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The average salary for a Petroleum Engineer in Canada is CAD 85,000 - CAD 160,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is CAD 137,500 per year, based on 117 active job listings.

The cities with the most Petroleum Engineer job opportunities in Canada are Calgary, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Edmonton, Mount Pearl. Calgary leads with 47 job openings.

Explore 117 Petroleum Engineer job listings in Canada on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.