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Kernel Developer Salaries

Kernel Developer salaries in Canada

Base pay
$53K - $86K/yr
$68K/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
$8K/yrAverage
$3K - $18K/yrRange
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1-3 Years
$101K - $118K/yr
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Burnaby, BC

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Prospects for the business sector in Canada are good, with the majority of growth seen in Quebec. Wages within the business community remain high, and the starting salaries are the highest in Manitoba and Nova Scotia. Employment in this sector is stable. Most employees work full-time jobs; promotions and raises are common, and workers are able to move to the manager level quickly.Show more

Frequently asked questions about Kernel Developer salaries

The average salary for a Kernel Developer is $75,566 per year or $36 per hour in Canada, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $145,486 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in Canada is between $56,745 (25th percentile) and $104,182 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 5559 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Kernel Developer employees in Canada as of June 2026.
The highest salary for a Kernel Developer in Canada is $104,182 per year, $8,682 per month or $50 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Kernel Developer in Canada is $56,745 per year, $4,729 per month or $27 per hour.
About 67.12% of Kernel Developer professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional $7,767 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Kernel Developer in Canada as a good salary.
Kernel Developer professionals in Canada have a wide total pay range, between $44,660 and $145,480 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of $75,562 following the average career path of a Kernel Developer.
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