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Staff software engineer salary in Canada

How much does a Staff Software Engineer make in Canada?

Average base salary

$185,572

The average salary for a staff software engineer is $185,572 per year in Canada. 260 salaries reported, updated at July 18, 2026

Staff Software Engineer job openings in Canada

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Staff Software Engineer
Unity Technologies3.5out of 5 stars.
Vancouver, BC
$153,000–$267,500 a year
Full-time
15 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Staff Software Engineer in Canada

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Shopify
 
$214,333per year
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Clutch Technologies
 
$205,000per year
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Google
 
$199,400per year
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Bench Accounting
 
$190,900per year
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Thinkific
 
$190,000per year
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Intact
 
$181,333per year
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Highest paying cities for Staff Software Engineers near Canada

  1. Victoria, BC
    $251,384 per year
  2. Hamilton, ON
    $204,474 per year
  3. Toronto, ON
    $193,028 per year
  4. Vancouver, BC
    $180,558 per year
  5. Burnaby, BC
    $171,573 per year

Where can a Staff Software Engineer earn more?

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Entry Level Software Engineer

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Junior Software Engineer

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Average $67,501 per year

Principal Software Engineer

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Average $175,192 per year

Senior Software Engineer

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Average $135,445 per year

Software Engineer

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Average $105,642 per year

Software Engineer Intern

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Average $30.43 per hour