Software engineer salary in Canada

The average salary for a Software Engineer is $106,622 per year in Canada. This figure is based on 4.8k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 5, 2026.

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Software Engineer salaries typically range between a low of $69,554 and a high of $163,445 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 $120,304 per year and Markham, ON at $120,128 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Software Engineer include Staff Shop Inc. ($200,000 per year) and Systematix ($197,600 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 $130,183 per year
• Junior Software Engineer: Average $67,439 per year
• Principal Software Engineer: Average $179,248 per year
• Senior Software Engineer: Average $135,449 per year
• Software Engineer Intern: Average $30.98 per hour
• Staff Software Engineer: Average $186,841 per year