Salaries in Engineering - Canada 2026
Compare salaries by position in Engineering
About this industry
Engineering is the practice of using natural science, mathematics, and the engineering design process to solve problems within technology, increase efficiency and productivity, and improve systems. The traditional disciplines of engineering are civil, mechanical, electrical, and chemical. The academic discipline of engineering encompasses a broad range of more specialized subfields, and each can have a more specific emphasis for applications of mathematics and science.
research engineer
acoustical engineer
biochemical engineer
botanicals specialist
language engineer
agricultural equipment design engineer
hydrologist
mathematician
nanoengineer
textile, leather and footwear researcher
In-demand skills
engineering processes
use technical drawing software
apply statistical analysis techniques
perform scientific research
engineering principles
metodología de la investigación científica
dibujos técnicos
procesos de ingeniería
ejecutar estudio de viabilidad
definir los requisitos técnicos
investigación y desarrollo industrial
gestión de proyectos
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Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.
Data updated: February 2026