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Engineer salary in Canada

How much does an Engineer make in Canada?

Average base salary

$67,711

The average salary for a engineer is $67,711 per year in Canada. 1.3k salaries reported, updated at October 29, 2026

Engineer job openings in Canada

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Agentic Experience (AX) Engine...
ACTO Technologies1out of 5 stars.
Toronto, ON
$90,000–$100,000 a year
Full-time
7 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Engineer in Canada

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
NES Fircroft
 
$260,000per year
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Repsol
 
$240,000per year
Aecon Group Inc.
 
$205,000per year
Vaco
 
$192,400per year
CEMENTATION CANADA
 
$185,000per year
ExxonMobil
 
$182,693per year

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Highest paying cities for Engineers near Canada

  1. Newmarket, ON
    $120,891 per year
  2. North Vancouver, BC
    $115,315 per year
  3. Calgary, AB
    $108,301 per year
  4. Vancouver, BC
    $100,467 per year
  5. Waterloo, ON
    $98,980 per year

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Engineer

The average salary for an Engineer is $67,711 per year in Canada. This figure is based on 1.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 29, 2026.

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Engineer salaries typically range between a low of $37,696 and a high of $121,625 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Engineer include NES Fircroft ($260,000 per year) and Repsol ($240,000 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Engineer salary compares to related positions:

  • Associate Engineer: Average $81,802 per year
  • Senior Engineer: Average $132,790 per year
  • Entry Level Engineer: Average $82,037 per year
  • Junior Engineer: Average $72,174 per year
  • Senior Associate Engineer: Average $86,634 per year

How much do similar professions as Engineer get paid in Canada?

Associate Engineer

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Average $81,802 per year

Senior Associate Engineer

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Average $86,634 per year