Senior Java Software Developer Salaries

Senior Java Software Developer salaries in Canada

Base pay
$78K - $114K/yr
$94K/yrAverage base pay
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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
Senior Software Developer (Java)
10-14 Years
$91K - $105K/yr
Toronto, ON
$91K - $105K/yr
Senior Software Developer (Java)
7-9 Years
$48K - $56K/yr
Sherbrooke, QC
$48K - $56K/yr
Senior Software Developer (Java)
7-9 Years
$72K - $84K/yr
Quebec, QC
$72K - $84K/yr
Senior Software Developer (Java)
15+ Years
$125K - $145K/yr
Toronto, ON
$125K - $145K/yr
Senior Software Developer (Java)
10-14 Years
$80K - $93K/yr
Montreal, QC
$80K - $93K/yr
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Senior Software Developer (Java)
4-6 Years
$72K - $83K/yr
Montreal, QC
$72K - $83K/yr
Senior Software Developer (Java)
10-14 Years
$98K - $113K/yr
Mississauga, ON
$98K - $113K/yr

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Frequently asked questions about Senior Software Developer (Java) salaries

The average salary for a Senior Software Developer (Java) is $94,374 per year or $45 per hour in Canada, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $134,134 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in Canada is between $78,426 (25th percentile) and $113,565 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 7 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Senior Software Developer (Java) employees in Canada as of June 2026.
The highest salary for a Senior Software Developer (Java) in Canada is $113,565 per year, $9,464 per month or $55 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Senior Software Developer (Java) in Canada is $78,426 per year, $6,535 per month or $38 per hour.
The salary trajectory of a Senior Software Developer (Java) ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $80,068 per year (estimate) and goes up to $155,156 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
About 69.94% of Senior Software Developer (Java) professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional $0 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Senior Software Developer (Java) in Canada as a good salary.
Senior Software Developer (Java) professionals in Canada have a wide total pay range, between $66,399 and $134,134 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of $94,374 following the average career path of a Senior Software Developer (Java).