Data Engineer Salary in Edmonton — 2026 Guide
Data & AI · +15% YoY growth
Market benchmark — insufficient local posting data
Median Salary · Edmonton
$113,000
per year · CAD
↑ +15% vs 2025
Range: $81,000 — $156,000
Monthly
$9,417
Hourly
$54.33
Entry Level
$81,000
Salary by Experience Level
Data Engineer in Edmonton, 2026
Entry Level0–2 years
$81,000 — $97,000Mid-Level2–5 years
$97,000 — $113,000Senior5–10 years
$113,000 — $133,000Lead / Staff10+ years
$133,000 — $156,000Skills That Increase Pay
Data Engineers with expertise in these areas typically earn 15–30% above the median.
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About the Role
Data Engineers build the pipelines and infrastructure that power analytics and ML. One of the fastest-growing and highest-demand roles in the data space.
Key Facts: Data Engineer in Edmonton
- Median data engineer salary in Edmonton is $113,000/year in 2026 (market benchmark).
- Entry-level positions typically start around $81,000/year.
- Senior and lead roles can reach $156,000/year and above.
- The market is growing at approximately +15% year-over-year.
- Alberta's flat 10% provincial tax rate means Edmonton salaries stretch further than comparable nominal salaries elsewhere in Canada.
- All salary data on LANDTHATROLE is sourced from employer ATS job postings — not self-reported surveys.
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