What is the median salary for Systems Engineer in Ottawa?

The median salary for Systems Engineer in Ottawa is CAD 103,800 - CAD 135,000 per year.

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

The national average salary for Systems Engineer in Canada is CAD 100,000 - CAD 120,000, while in Ottawa it is CAD 96,778 - CAD 125,633.

Which companies hire the most Systems Engineer professionals in Ottawa?

Top companies hiring Systems Engineer in Ottawa include QNX, NAV CANADA.

Systems Engineer Salary in Canada

Systems Engineer Salary in Ottawa

Based on 652 job listings - Ottawa, Canada 2026

Average salary

$96,778 - $125,633

Median salary

$103,800 - $135,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$70K

25th percentile$81K

Median$104K

75th percentile$110K

90th percentile$130K

50% of professionals earn between $81,250 - $109,500 CAD

The median salary is $103,800

Other cities

Toronto3,610 job openings

Vancouver1,384 job openings

Calgary941 job openings

Montreal609 job openings

Markham574 job openings

Montreal (administrative Region)495 job openings

Mississauga461 job openings

Winnipeg268 job openings

Edmonton241 job openings

Burnaby234 job openings

Richmond179 job openings

Ahuntsic North159 job openings

Halifax154 job openings

Windsor126 job openings

Dartmouth112 job openings

Top companies hiring

QNX2

NAV CANADA1

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The average salary for a Systems Engineer in Ottawa, Canada is CAD 96,778 - CAD 125,633 per year in 2026, based on 652 job listings.

Leading employers for Systems Engineer roles in Canada include QNX, NAV CANADA.

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