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Staff software engineer salary in Ontario

How much does a Staff Software Engineer make in Ontario?

Average base salary

$190,099
same
as national average

The average salary for a staff software engineer is $190,099 per year in Ontario. 169 salaries reported, updated at July 18, 2026

Staff Software Engineer job openings in Ontario

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Staff Software Engineer - Back...
Okta3.9out of 5 stars.
Toronto, ON
$170,000–$220,000 a year
3 days ago

Highest paying companies for Staff Software Engineer in Ontario

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Clutch Technologies
 
$205,000per year
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Google
 
$199,400per year
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Intuit
 
$189,100per year
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Intact
 
$181,333per year
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GE Vernova
 
$179,054per year
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Solink
 
$172,500per year
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Highest paying cities for Staff Software Engineers near Ontario

  1. Victoria, BC
    $251,384 per year
  2. Kitchener, ON
    $250,669 per year
  3. Waterloo, ON
    $206,517 per year
  4. Etobicoke, ON
    $205,000 per year
  5. Hamilton, ON
    $204,474 per year

Where can a Staff Software Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for Staff Software Engineers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Staff Software Engineer get paid in Ontario?

Entry Level Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $103,907 per year

Junior Software Engineer

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Average $69,790 per year

Principal Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $167,863 per year

Senior Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $136,553 per year

Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $102,433 per year

Software Engineer Intern

Job openings
Average $33.09 per hour