Remote Software Engineer Salary in Canada

How much do remote developers in Canada expect to make? $86,968 per year on average (based on self-reported data).

This estimated average salary is based on the expected salaries of Arc Developers in that location. Remote software engineer salaries in Canada are around average for North America. Below are some things to consider when hiring developers based in this location or building your next engineering hub.

$86,968USD

Avg. Developer Salary

$101,028USD

Avg. Senior Developer Salary

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Established Companies in Canada

Here are some notable companies with engineering hubs or engineering teams in this location.

UberSource

Toronto, Canada

VTSSource

Toronto, Canada

CourseraSource

Toronto, Canada

TileSource

Vancouver, Canada

AsanaSource

Vancouver, Canada

Shopify

Ottawa, Canada

Salary breakdown by expertise

Use the dropdown to compare software engineer salaries in Canada with another location.

Compare with:

Canada

United States

$82,344

$95,163

$89,335

$98,938

$93,158

$104,326

$82,262

$96,620

$93,416

$107,771

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About software engineer salary in Canada

Work with great developers — who just happen to be outside your zip code.We built this tool to help you understand how much remote developers expect to be paid annually across different countries around the world. Software engineer salary in Canada are calculated using self-reported data from remote developers based in Canada, and may not be representative of local salaries.Learn More

The salary data is based on the expected salary of over 300,000 remote developers in Arc's network. Developers provide us with their expected salary after passing our comprehensive vetting process (click here to learn more about Arc’s vetting process).

In addition to software development experience, our research indicates two other major factors that affect salary expectations:

・Local rent and cost of living.
・English ability (in countries where English is not the primary language, developers with a good command of English can often charge a premium compared to local rates).

In addition to providing a base salary, organizations may offer remote developers a more comprehensive package when hired long-term. This package may include benefits such as health insurance, equipment stipends, cash bonuses for high performance, company equity, etc. (For more information on benefits frequently offered to remote developers, click here.)

Hire remote developers in Canada with Arc

Jeremy R.

Results-driven Software Developer with 25 years of experience specializing in front-end UX/UI development, back-end systems integrating telemetry collection and analysis. Proven expertise in creating award-winning interactive user experiences at CBC and TVO, and developing robust front and back-end features for large-scale web applications at Microsoft. Skilled in testing methods, familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and code reviews, ensuring high-quality, maintainable, and scalable software solutions. Adept at translating complex requirements into impactful products that enhance user engagement, drive business growth, and provide actionable insights through data analysis. Known for delivering innovative, efficient, and reliable code in fast-paced, collaborative environments.

Tiamiyu O.

I am an experienced and highly creative senior software engineer with 8+ years of experience. I am proficient in a variety of technologies, including and not limited to Java, PHP, JavaScript, Node.js, Python, TypeScript, Spring MVC, React, Angular, Vue, Laravel, CodeIgniter, HTML5 & CSS3, PostgreSQL, Oracle, and MongoDB. I am also proficient in Linux servers, cybersecurity, and Cisco network devices. I have a proven track record of delivering quality service and successful project outcomes. I am confident in my ability to develop, test, deploy, and maintain the latest technology.

Geoffrey W.

Software engineer with more than twenty-five years experience in software engineering (Java, Python, Go, JavaScript, etc) and infrastructure (AWS certified; AWS community builder, containers, some GCP / Azure) alongside leadership skills and top-notch communication.

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Salary reports by technologies

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