Software engineer salary in Canada

The average salary for a Software Engineer is $106,273 per year in Canada. This figure is based on 4.9k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 13, 2026.

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Software Engineer salaries typically range between a low of $68,007 and a high of $166,071 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Software Engineer include New Zealand, PE at $313,988 per year, Vancouver, BC at $120,219 per year and Markham, ON at $117,996 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Software Engineer include Zafin ($219,571 per year) and Staff Shop Inc. ($200,000 per year).

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

• Entry Level Software Engineer: Average $106,193 per year
• Junior Software Engineer: Average $68,128 per year
• Principal Software Engineer: Average $179,856 per year
• Senior Software Engineer: Average $135,474 per year
• Software Engineer Intern: Average $31.41 per hour
• Staff Software Engineer: Average $186,499 per year