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Software Engineer Salary in Ottawa — 2026 Guide

Engineering · +8% YoY growth

Market benchmark — insufficient local posting data

Median Salary · Ottawa

$128,000

per year · CAD

↑ +8% vs 2025

Range: $92,000 — $177,000

Monthly

$10,667

Hourly

$61.54

Entry Level

$92,000

Salary by Experience Level

Software Engineer in Ottawa, 2026

Entry Level0–2 years
$92,000 — $110,000
Mid-Level2–5 years
$110,000 — $128,000
Senior5–10 years
$128,000 — $150,000
Lead / Staff10+ years
$150,000 — $177,000

Skills That Increase Pay

Software Engineers with expertise in these areas typically earn 15–30% above the median.

GoRustKubernetesAWSTypeScriptSystem DesigngRPC

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 Ottawa

  • Median software 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 +8% 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.

Software Engineer Salaries Across Canada

CityMedianRange
Toronto$138,000$99,000 — $190,000
Vancouver$134,000$96,000 — $185,000
Calgary$120,000$86,000 — $166,000
Ottawa ←$128,000$92,000 — $177,000
Montreal$110,000$79,000 — $152,000
Edmonton$113,000$81,000 — $156,000
Winnipeg$103,000$74,000 — $142,000
Remote$125,000$90,000 — $173,000

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