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Lead Software Developer Salaries

Lead Software Developer salaries in Canada

Base pay
$97K - $135K/yr
$114K/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
$10K/yrAverage
$5K - $21K/yrRange
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Last updated Jun 23, 2026285 Salaries submitted
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Job title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Lead Software Developer
10-14 Years
$139K - $162K/yr
Richmond Hill, ON

submitted on Jun 2, 2026

$139K - $162K/yr
Lead Software Developer
10-14 Years
$163K - $191K/yr
Waterloo, ON

submitted on May 31, 2026

$163K - $191K/yr
Lead Software Developer
4-6 Years
$102K - $119K/yr
Waterloo, ON

submitted on May 31, 2026

$102K - $119K/yr
Lead Software Developer
10-14 Years
$191K/yr
$170K • $21K
Waterloo, ON

submitted on Apr 23, 2026

$191K/yr
$170K • $21K
Lead Software Developer
7-9 Years
$111K - $129K/yr
Toronto, ON

submitted on Mar 31, 2026

$111K - $129K/yr
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Lead Software Developer
1-3 Years
$142K - $164K/yr
St. John's, NL

submitted on Mar 26, 2026

$142K - $164K/yr
Lead Software Developer
10-14 Years
$193K/yr
$150K • $43K
Oakville, ON

submitted on Mar 10, 2026

$193K/yr
$150K • $43K
Lead Software Developer
10-14 Years
$129K - $150K/yr
Toronto, ON

submitted on Feb 17, 2026

$129K - $150K/yr
Lead Software Developer
4-6 Years
$139K/yr
$139K • $0
Waterloo, ON

submitted on Feb 12, 2026

$139K/yr
$139K • $0
Lead Software Developer
4-6 Years
$133K/yr
$118K • $15K
Waterloo, ON

submitted on Jan 22, 2026

$133K/yr
$118K • $15K

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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.Show more

Frequently asked questions about Lead Software Developer salaries

The average salary for a Lead Software Developer is $124,501 per year or $60 per hour in Canada, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $196,217 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in Canada is between $101,785 (25th percentile) and $155,783 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 285 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Lead Software Developer employees in Canada as of June 2026.
The highest salary for a Lead Software Developer in Canada is $155,783 per year, $12,982 per month or $75 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Lead Software Developer in Canada is $101,785 per year, $8,482 per month or $49 per hour.
The salary trajectory of a Lead Software Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $82,561 per year (estimate) and goes up to $155,156 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
About 69.94% of Lead Software Developer professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional $10,230 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Lead Software Developer in Canada as a good salary.
Lead Software Developer professionals in Canada have a wide total pay range, between $85,970 and $196,217 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of $124,501 following the average career path of a Lead Software Developer.
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