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Software Developer salary in Toronto, 2026
Core range C$85 to 120k a year at 3 to 7 years; C$70k to C$160k across the published market. Estimate built between published anchors, labelled and reviewed.
| Experience | Low outlier | Core range | High outlier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 2 years | C$48k | C$60 to 80k | C$110k |
| 3 to 7 years | C$70k | C$85 to 120k | C$160k |
| 8 to 15 years | C$110k | C$115 to 175k | C$250k |
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Software Developer · Toronto, Canada · 3 to 7 years
Core range C$85 to 120k a year
C$70k
Low outlier: small companies limited scope and seniority
C$85 to 120k
Core range, where most offers land
C$160k
High outlier: lead roles scarce specialized technical expertise
City vs capital or main hub
Toronto is Canada largest tech hub with higher pay than smaller centres.
Statistics Canada - Labour Force Survey, 2023
Employer-type premium
Large tech firms and international consultancies pay materially above local SMEs.
Robert Half - 2024 Salary Guide (Canada)
Skill premium
Backend, cloud, machine learning and security skills command notable salary uplift.
Robert Half - 2024 Salary Guide (Canada)
Typical annual increase
Typical merit increases run 3 to 5% annually in Canada tech roles.
Statistics Canada - Wage Survey, 2023
Sources: Statistics Canada - Labour Force Survey (2023); Robert Half - 2024 Salary Guide (Canada) (2024). This range is interpolated between the published survey rows either side of it and reviewed before it is promoted to verified; a figure outside the published market is never shown. Ask inside the core; use the outliers to spot a low offer or a real niche premium.
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