Comprehensive salary data for 44+ technology roles. From software engineers to AI specialists, see what tech professionals earn in Canada.
$105K
Avg. Tech Salary
+14.5%
Job Growth
44+
Tech Roles
65%
Remote Eligible
The Canadian tech industry continues its robust growth in 2026, with average salaries reaching $105,000 CAD — significantly above the national average of $74,000. AI and machine learning roles command the highest premiums, with top specialists earning over $200,000.
AI/ML roles growing 36% YoY. Cloud expertise remains critical. Full-stack developers most in-demand. Remote work standard for 65% of tech roles.
Tech salaries up 5.2% year-over-year. Senior roles seeing largest increases. Specialized skills (AI, security) commanding 20-40% premiums.
Top 15 technology positions by maximum compensation
| Rank | Role | Salary Range | Remote | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Machine Learning Engineer | $120,000 - $200,000 | high | high |
| #2 | Solutions Architect | $130,000 - $200,000 | high | high |
| #3 | Software Architect | $140,000 - $200,000 | high | high |
| #4 | AI Engineer | $130,000 - $200,000 | high | high |
| #5 | Cloud Solutions Architect | $140,000 - $200,000 | high | high |
| #6 | Site Reliability Engineer | $110,000 - $180,000 | high | high |
| #7 | Technical Program Manager | $120,000 - $180,000 | high | high |
| #8 | Computer Vision Engineer | $110,000 - $180,000 | high | high |
| #9 | Data Architect | $120,000 - $180,000 | high | high |
| #10 | Product Manager | $110,000 - $170,000 | high | high |
| #11 | Security Engineer | $100,000 - $170,000 | high | high |
| #12 | Blockchain Developer | $100,000 - $170,000 | high | high |
| #13 | Platform Engineer | $110,000 - $170,000 | high | high |
| #14 | Data Scientist | $100,000 - $160,000 | high | high |
| #15 | DevOps Engineer | $95,000 - $160,000 | high | high |
Engineering and development roles
$120,000 - $200,000
$130,000 - $200,000
$110,000 - $180,000
$110,000 - $180,000
$100,000 - $170,000
$100,000 - $170,000
$110,000 - $170,000
$95,000 - $160,000
$100,000 - $160,000
$90,000 - $150,000
$85,000 - $150,000
$80,000 - $140,000
Data science, analytics, and artificial intelligence
$120,000 - $200,000
$130,000 - $200,000
$120,000 - $180,000
$100,000 - $160,000
36% growth$95,000 - $155,000
$75,000 - $130,000
$60,000 - $95,000
23% growthAI roles are seeing unprecedented demand in 2026, with salaries up 15-25% for specialists in LLMs, RAG systems, and AI infrastructure. Companies are competing aggressively for ML engineering talent.
Infrastructure, DevOps, and cybersecurity
How tech salaries vary across Canada's major tech cities
ON
$131,250
Avg. Tech Salary
QC
$110,250
Avg. Tech Salary
AB
$115,500
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ON
$113,400
Avg. Tech Salary
BC
$136,500
Avg. Tech Salary
ON
$123,900
Avg. Tech Salary
ON
$110,250
Avg. Tech Salary
ON
$113,400
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