What is the median salary for Software Engineer in Ottawa?

The median salary for Software Engineer in Ottawa is CAD 110,625 - CAD 149,675 per year.

How does the Software Engineer salary in Ottawa compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Software Engineer in Canada is CAD 103,941 - CAD 151,974, while in Ottawa it is CAD 106,257 - CAD 142,331.

Software Engineer salary in Canada

Software Engineer salary in Ottawa

Based on 116 job listings - Ottawa, Canada 2026

Average salary

$106,257 - $142,331

Median salary

$110,625 - $149,675

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$64K

25th percentile$75K

Median$111K

75th percentile$138K

90th percentile$146K

50% of professionals earn between $75,000 - $137,500 CAD

The median salary is $110,625

Compare with national average

Ottawa

Average salary

106,257 - 142,331

Median salary

110,625 - 149,675

116 job openings

Canada

Average salary

103,941 - 151,974

Median salary

114,400 - 166,800

13,107 job openings

Other cities

Toronto4,424 job openings

Vancouver1,534 job openings

Montreal691 job openings

Calgary238 job openings

Ahuntsic North200 job openings

Markham171 job openings

Montreal (administrative Region)78 job openings

Burnaby59 job openings

Hamilton51 job openings

Mississauga48 job openings

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The average salary for a Software Engineer in Ottawa, Canada is CAD 106,257 - CAD 142,331 per year in 2026, based on 116 job listings.

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