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Principal software engineer salary in Canada

How much does a Principal Software Engineer make in Canada?

Average base salary

$176,134

The average salary for a principal software engineer is $176,134 per year in Canada. 203 salaries reported, updated at July 12, 2026

Principal Software Engineer job openings in Canada

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Principal Engineer (Canada)
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Highest paying companies for Principal Software Engineer in Canada

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
AMD
 
$231,600per year
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Microsoft
 
$208,333per year
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Spirit Omega
 
$179,483per year
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Nokia
 
$178,571per year
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GE Vernova
 
$175,517per year
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Sony Pictures Entertainment
 
$175,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Principal Software Engineers near Canada

  1. Esquimalt, BC
    $271,334 per year
  2. Markham, ON
    $209,802 per year
  3. Burnaby, BC
    $204,472 per year
  4. Calgary, AB
    $196,827 per year
  5. Vancouver, BC
    $186,540 per year

Where can a Principal Software Engineer earn more?

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

Entry Level Software Engineer

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Average $106,193 per year

Junior Software Engineer

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Average $67,360 per year

Senior Software Engineer

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Average $135,174 per year

Software Engineer

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Average $105,666 per year

Software Engineer Intern

Job openings
Average $30.43 per hour

Staff Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $186,188 per year