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Software Engineer salaries in Canada

Pay ranges employers published in 1,097 open job postings for Software Engineer roles in Canada, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in CAD. How these figures are made

Newest Software Engineer postings in Canada

  1. Principal Software Engineer (AI & Data Products)Jobgether · Remote · CA$180K–CA$243K/yr · Posted Nov 14, 2026Apply
  2. Principal Software EngineerXello · Remote · CA$180K–CA$220K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026Apply
  3. Software EngineerSysco · Canada · CA$63.9K–CA$120K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  4. Software Engineer (4-month contract)Fable · Remote · CA$50.00–CA$70.00/hr · Posted Nov 13, 2026Apply
  5. Software Engineer III - Salesforce Data 360TD Bank · Toronto, ON, Canada · CA$126K–CA$154K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
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Software Engineer pay in other places

  1. United States$175K median, $143K–$213K typical, 29,180 postingsUnited States: middle half $143K–$213K, median $175K
  2. California$202K median, $168K–$238K typical, 7,623 postingsCalifornia: middle half $168K–$238K, median $202K
  3. New York$195K median, $158K–$225K typical, 2,636 postingsNew York: middle half $158K–$225K, median $195K
  4. New York City, NY$200K median, $170K–$230K typical, 2,304 postingsNew York City, NY: middle half $170K–$230K, median $200K
  5. Washington$177K median, $169K–$209K typical, 2,152 postingsWashington: middle half $169K–$209K, median $177K
  6. San Francisco, CA$218K median, $190K–$255K typical, 2,122 postingsSan Francisco, CA: middle half $190K–$255K, median $218K
  7. Maryland$180K median, $148K–$208K typical, 1,526 postingsMaryland: middle half $148K–$208K, median $180K
  8. Texas$156K median, $125K–$185K typical, 1,197 postingsTexas: middle half $125K–$185K, median $156K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Software Engineer make in Canada?

The median posted base pay for Software Engineer jobs in Canada is CA$158K a year, from 1,097 job postings with pay at 363 companies.

What is the typical Software Engineer pay range in Canada?

The middle half of postings list CA$126K–CA$185K. The top 10% list CA$217K a year or more, and the lowest 10% CA$105K or less.

How does Canada pay compare with all Software Engineer jobs?

The median here is CA$158K, against $175K across all 33,261 postings for the role.

How many Software Engineer jobs in Canada list pay?

1,097 open postings at 363 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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