Software Developer Java Salaries

Software Developer Java salaries in Canada

Base pay
$62K - $91K/yr
$75K/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
$4K/yrAverage
$3K - $7K/yrRange
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Last updated Jun 3, 2026103 Salaries submitted
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50 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 Developer
10-14 Years
$127K/yr
$127K • $0
Winnipeg, MB
$127K/yr
$127K • $0
Java Software Developer
4-6 Years
$99K/yr
$99K • $0
Toronto, ON
$99K/yr
$99K • $0
Java Software Developer
4-6 Years
$79K/yr
$79K • $0
Montreal, QC
$79K/yr
$79K • $0
Java Software Developer
4-6 Years
$52K/yr
$49K • $3K
Toronto, ON
$52K/yr
$49K • $3K
Java Software Developer
10-14 Years
$111K - $129K/yr
Montreal, QC
$111K - $129K/yr
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Java Software Developer
1-3 Years
$99K/yr
$99K • $0
Toronto, ON
$99K/yr
$99K • $0
Java Software Developer
1-3 Years
$69K - $80K/yr
Toronto, ON
$69K - $80K/yr
Java Software Developer
15+ Years
$91K/yr
$85K • $6K
Montreal, QC
$91K/yr
$85K • $6K
Java Software Developer
1-3 Years
$92K/yr
$92K • $0
Montreal, QC
$92K/yr
$92K • $0
Java Software Developer
7-9 Years
$76K/yr
$76K • $0
Montreal, QC
$76K/yr
$76K • $0

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Frequently asked questions about Java Software Developer salaries

The average salary for a Java Software Developer is $79,704 per year or $38 per hour in Canada, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $118,767 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in Canada is between $65,066 (25th percentile) and $98,074 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 103 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Java Software Developer employees in Canada as of June 2026.
The highest salary for a Java Software Developer in Canada is $98,074 per year, $8,173 per month or $47 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Java Software Developer in Canada is $65,066 per year, $5,422 per month or $31 per hour.
The salary trajectory of a Java Software Developer 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 69.38% of Java Software Developer professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional $4,253 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Java Software Developer in Canada as a good salary.
Java Software Developer professionals in Canada have a wide total pay range, between $54,373 and $118,767 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of $79,704 following the average career path of a Java Software Developer.