Software Engineer Salary in Montreal — 2026 Guide
Engineering · +8% YoY growth
Market benchmark — insufficient local posting data
Median Salary · Montreal
$110,000
per year · CAD
↑ +8% vs 2025
Range: $79,000 — $152,000
Monthly
$9,167
Hourly
$52.88
Entry Level
$79,000
Salary by Experience Level
Software Engineer in Montreal, 2026
Entry Level0–2 years
$79,000 — $95,000Mid-Level2–5 years
$95,000 — $110,000Senior5–10 years
$110,000 — $129,000Lead / Staff10+ years
$129,000 — $152,000Skills That Increase Pay
Software Engineers with expertise in these areas typically earn 15–30% above the median.
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About the Role
Software Engineers design, build, and maintain software systems. Demand remains strong across all sectors — finance, healthtech, e-commerce, and enterprise SaaS.
Key Facts: Software Engineer in Montreal
- Median software engineer salary in Montreal is $110,000/year in 2026 (market benchmark).
- Entry-level positions typically start around $79,000/year.
- Senior and lead roles can reach $152,000/year and above.
- The market is growing at approximately +8% year-over-year.
- Montreal offers one of Canada's most affordable major-city lifestyles. Provincial income taxes are higher, but overall cost of living is significantly lower.
- All salary data on LANDTHATROLE is sourced from employer ATS job postings — not self-reported surveys.
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