Data Engineer Salary in Toronto — 2026 Guide
Data & AI · +15% YoY growth
Market benchmark — insufficient local posting data
Median Salary · Toronto
$138,000
per year · CAD
↑ +15% vs 2025
Range: $99,000 — $190,000
Monthly
$11,500
Hourly
$66.35
Entry Level
$99,000
Salary by Experience Level
Data Engineer in Toronto, 2026
Entry Level0–2 years
$99,000 — $119,000Mid-Level2–5 years
$119,000 — $138,000Senior5–10 years
$138,000 — $162,000Lead / Staff10+ years
$162,000 — $190,000Skills 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 Toronto
- Median data engineer salary in Toronto is $138,000/year in 2026 (market benchmark).
- Entry-level positions typically start around $99,000/year.
- Senior and lead roles can reach $190,000/year and above.
- The market is growing at approximately +15% year-over-year.
- Ontario's salary transparency law requires employers to disclose pay ranges in job postings, helping candidates negotiate more effectively.
- All salary data on LANDTHATROLE is sourced from employer ATS job postings — not self-reported surveys.
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