Generative AI Engineer Salary in Toronto — 2026 Guide
Data & AI · +28% YoY growth
Market benchmark — insufficient local posting data
Median Salary · Toronto
$174,000
per year · CAD
↑ +28% vs 2025
Range: $125,000 — $240,000
Monthly
$14,500
Hourly
$83.65
Entry Level
$125,000
Salary by Experience Level
Generative AI Engineer in Toronto, 2026
Entry Level0–2 years
$125,000 — $150,000Mid-Level2–5 years
$150,000 — $174,000Senior5–10 years
$174,000 — $204,000Lead / Staff10+ years
$204,000 — $240,000Skills That Increase Pay
Generative AI Engineers with expertise in these areas typically earn 15–30% above the median.
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About the Role
Generative AI Engineers build applications powered by LLMs and diffusion models. The fastest-growing and highest-paid emerging role in Canadian tech — demand far exceeds supply.
Key Facts: Generative AI Engineer in Toronto
- Median generative ai engineer salary in Toronto is $174,000/year in 2026 (market benchmark).
- Entry-level positions typically start around $125,000/year.
- Senior and lead roles can reach $240,000/year and above.
- The market is growing at approximately +28% 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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