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Senior software engineer salary in Canada

How much does a Senior Software Engineer make in Canada?

Average base salary

$134,828

The average salary for a senior software engineer is $134,828 per year in Canada. 2.4k salaries reported, updated at May 11, 2026

Senior Software Engineer job openings in Canada

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Senior Software Engineer - CIC...
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Toronto, ON
$161,360–$242,040 a year
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Highest paying companies for Senior Software Engineer in Canada

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Digital Shovel
 
$236,600per year
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Wayfair
 
$228,107per year
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PC Financial
 
$218,400per year
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Hopper
 
$209,400per year
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Systematix
 
$195,900per year
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Whitewater West
 
$187,200per year
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Highest paying cities for Senior Software Engineers near Canada

  1. Toronto, ON
    $142,463 per year
  2. Vancouver, BC
    $141,653 per year
  3. Waterloo, ON
    $136,382 per year
  4. Ottawa, ON
    $133,165 per year
  5. Burnaby, BC
    $131,718 per year

Where can a Senior Software Engineer earn more?

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Entry Level Software Engineer

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Junior Software Engineer

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Average $66,868 per year

Principal Software Engineer

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Average $177,646 per year

Senior Software Engineer

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Average $134,828 per year

Software Engineer

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Average $105,597 per year

Software Engineer Intern

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Average $28.90 per hour