Data Engineer Salary in Ottawa — 2026 Guide
Data & AI · +15% YoY growth
Market benchmark — insufficient local posting data
Median Salary · Ottawa
$128,000
per year · CAD
↑ +15% vs 2025
Range: $92,000 — $177,000
Monthly
$10,667
Hourly
$61.54
Entry Level
$92,000
Salary by Experience Level
Data Engineer in Ottawa, 2026
Entry Level0–2 years
$92,000 — $110,000Mid-Level2–5 years
$110,000 — $128,000Senior5–10 years
$128,000 — $150,000Lead / Staff10+ years
$150,000 — $177,000Skills 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 Ottawa
- Median data engineer salary in Ottawa is $128,000/year in 2026 (market benchmark).
- Entry-level positions typically start around $92,000/year.
- Senior and lead roles can reach $177,000/year and above.
- The market is growing at approximately +15% year-over-year.
- Ottawa's market is shaped by federal government contracts — strong demand for cleared professionals and enterprise tech roles.
- All salary data on LANDTHATROLE is sourced from employer ATS job postings — not self-reported surveys.
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