Java Developer Software Engineer salaries in Canada
Base pay
$73K - $95K/yr
$84K/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
$4K/yrAverage
$2K - $8K/yrRange
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What is the pay outlook for Engineering?
Job prospects for engineers in Canada are good, with ample opportunities across the country. Starting salaries are high, especially in Alberta where the construction industry is thriving. Architectural and design services are the largest employers of Canadian engineers, but the field of biomechanical engineering is also rapidly growing with rising wages. Workers in the engineering industry require post-secondary education and ongoing training to maintain their skills.
Frequently asked questions about Software Engineer - Java Developer salaries
The average salary for a Software Engineer - Java Developer is $87,874 per year or $42 per hour, with top earners making up to $122,410 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $75,403 (25th percentile) to $103,714 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 154 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Software Engineer - Java Developer employees.
The highest salary for a Software Engineer - Java Developer is $103,714 per year, $8,643 per month or $50 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Software Engineer - Java Developer is $75,403 per year, $6,284 per month or $36 per hour.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer - Java Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $67,852 per year (estimate) and goes up to $155,156 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
About 69.46% of Software Engineer - Java Developer professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional $4,291 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Software Engineer - Java Developer in Canada as a good salary.
Software Engineer - Java Developer professionals in Canada have a wide total pay range, between $66,158 and $122,410 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of $87,874 following the average career path of a Software Engineer - Java Developer.