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Software engineer salary in Ottawa, ON

How much does a Software Engineer make in Ottawa, ON?

Average base salary

$99,869
5%
below national average

The average salary for a software engineer is $99,869 per year in Ottawa, ON. 292 salaries reported, updated at May 11, 2026

Software Engineer job openings in Ottawa, ON

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Software Developer
ADGA Group3.7out of 5 stars.
Ottawa, ON
$90,000–$100,000 a year
Full-time
4 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Software Engineer in Ottawa, ON

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Wilson
 
$190,320per year
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Lightspeed
 
$182,500per year
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MaxSys Staffing & Consulting
 
$177,840per year
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Myticas Consulting ULC
 
$175,000per year
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MSi Corp
 
$135,200per year
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BWX Technologies
 
$132,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Software Engineers near Ottawa, ON

  1. Markham, ON
    $119,570 per year
  2. Bolton, ON
    $107,278 per year
  3. Waterloo, ON
    $107,162 per year
  4. Toronto, ON
    $106,447 per year
  5. Ottawa, ON
    $99,869 per year

Where can a Software Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for Software Engineers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Software Engineer get paid in Ottawa, ON?

Entry Level Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $98,235 per year

Junior Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $76,772 per year

Principal Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $165,664 per year

Senior Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $133,165 per year

Software Engineer Intern

Job openings
Average $29.45 per hour

Staff Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $178,658 per year