Generative AI Engineer Salary in Vancouver — 2026 Guide
Data & AI · +28% YoY growth
Market benchmark — insufficient local posting data
Median Salary · Vancouver
$169,000
per year · CAD
↑ +28% vs 2025
Range: $122,000 — $233,000
Monthly
$14,083
Hourly
$81.25
Entry Level
$122,000
Salary by Experience Level
Generative AI Engineer in Vancouver, 2026
Entry Level0–2 years
$122,000 — $146,000Mid-Level2–5 years
$146,000 — $169,000Senior5–10 years
$169,000 — $198,000Lead / Staff10+ years
$198,000 — $233,000Skills 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 Vancouver
- Median generative ai engineer salary in Vancouver is $169,000/year in 2026 (market benchmark).
- Entry-level positions typically start around $122,000/year.
- Senior and lead roles can reach $233,000/year and above.
- The market is growing at approximately +28% year-over-year.
- Vancouver salaries have risen sharply due to tech sector growth, though high cost of living means real purchasing power is lower than it appears.
- All salary data on LANDTHATROLE is sourced from employer ATS job postings — not self-reported surveys.
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