How much does a Software Engineer earn in Canada?

The estimated salary for Software Engineer in Canada ranges from CAD 110,000 to CAD 136,000 CAD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 155,397 job listings

Salary Guide

Software Engineer Salary in Canada

Based on 155,397 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$110,000 - $136,000

Median salary

$110,000 - $136,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$72K

25th percentile$90K

Median$110K

75th percentile$136K

90th percentile$156K

50% of professionals earn between $90,000 - $136,000 CAD

The median salary is $110,000

Top cities

Toronto39,446 job openings

Winnipeg13,596 job openings

Vancouver12,654 job openings

Montreal11,283 job openings

Mississauga4,632 job openings

Ottawa4,495 job openings

Calgary3,976 job openings

Montreal (administrative Region)2,863 job openings

Edmonton1,932 job openings

Markham1,195 job openings

Burnaby994 job openings

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Software Engineer

155,397 job openings

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The average salary for a Software Engineer in Canada is CAD 110,000 - CAD 136,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is CAD 123,000 per year, based on 155,397 active job listings.

The cities with the most Software Engineer job opportunities in Canada are Toronto, Winnipeg, Vancouver, Montreal, Mississauga. Toronto leads with 39,446 job openings.

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