Java Software Engineer Salaries

Java Software Engineer salaries in Canada

Base pay
$69K - $101K/yr
$83K/yrAverage base pay
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11 salaries

Job title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base Additional pay
Java Software Engineer
4-6 Years
$91K/yr
$84K • $7K
Waterloo, ON
$91K/yr
$84K • $7K
Java Software Engineer
1-3 Years
$71K/yr
$66K • $5K
Montreal, QC
$71K/yr
$66K • $5K
Java Software Engineer
7-9 Years
$88K/yr
$88K • $0
Montreal, QC
$88K/yr
$88K • $0
Java Software Engineer
4-6 Years
$140K/yr
$140K • $0
Montreal, QC
$140K/yr
$140K • $0
Java Software Engineer
10-14 Years
$88K - $102K/yr
Port Coquitlam, BC
$88K - $102K/yr
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Java Software Engineer
15+ Years
$111K - $129K/yr
Ottawa, ON
$111K - $129K/yr
Java Software Engineer
1-3 Years
$97K/yr
$97K • $0
Montreal, QC
$97K/yr
$97K • $0
Java Software Engineer
10-14 Years
$111K - $129K/yr
Montreal, QC
$111K - $129K/yr
Java Software Engineer
7-9 Years
$79K - $92K/yr
Montreal, QC
$79K - $92K/yr
Java Software Engineer
7-9 Years
$63K - $73K/yr
Ottawa, ON
$63K - $73K/yr

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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 Java Software Engineer salaries

The average salary for a Java Software Engineer is $83,126 per year or $40 per hour in Canada, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $119,764 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in Canada is between $68,586 (25th percentile) and $100,748 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 9 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Java Software Engineer employees in Canada as of June 2026.
The highest salary for a Java Software Engineer in Canada is $100,748 per year, $8,396 per month or $48 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Java Software Engineer in Canada is $68,586 per year, $5,716 per month or $33 per hour.
The salary trajectory of a Java Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $67,851 per year (estimate) and goes up to $155,156 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
About 69.61% of Java Software Engineer 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 Java Software Engineer in Canada as a good salary.
Java Software Engineer professionals in Canada have a wide total pay range, between $57,697 and $119,764 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of $83,126 following the average career path of a Java Software Engineer.