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Project engineer salary in Canada

How much does a Project Engineer make in Canada?

Average base salary

$104,072

The average salary for a project engineer is $104,072 per year in Canada. 858 salaries reported, updated at October 28, 2026

Project Engineer job openings in Canada

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Project Engineer
Shell3.9out of 5 stars.
Scotford, AB
Full-time
3 days ago

Highest paying companies for Project Engineer in Canada

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
CorGTA
 
$228,800per year
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Spirit Omega
 
$176,274per year
Nahanni Construction Ltd.
 
$175,000per year
Greenlight Innovation
 
$160,000per year
Tundra
 
$156,000per year
ExxonMobil
 
$151,528per year

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Highest paying cities for Project Engineers near Canada

  1. Newmarket, ON
    $151,614 per year
  2. Calgary, AB
    $114,839 per year
  3. Vancouver, BC
    $112,444 per year
  4. Regina, SK
    $111,085 per year
  5. Toronto, ON
    $107,669 per year

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Project Engineer

The average salary for a Project Engineer is $104,072 per year in Canada. This figure is based on 858 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 28, 2026.

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Project Engineer salaries typically range between a low of $75,519 and a high of $143,421 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Project Engineer include Newmarket, ON at $151,614 per year, Calgary, AB at $114,839 per year and Vancouver, BC at $112,444 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Project Engineer include CorGTA ($228,800 per year) and Spirit Omega ($176,274 per year).

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

  • Entry Level Project Engineer: Average $42.67 per hour
  • Junior Project Engineer: Average $78,787 per year
  • Senior Project Engineer: Average $127,595 per year

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

Entry Level Project Engineer

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