Salary of Lead Software Engineer in Canada 2026

How much does a Lead Software Engineer earn?

$120,000 / Annual
Based on 56 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $99,180 Average salary: $120,000 Maximum: $156,252

Minimum
$99,180 Average salary
$120,000 Maximum
$156,252

$10,000 / Monthly
Based on 56 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $8,265 Average salary: $10,000 Maximum: $13,021

Minimum
$8,265 Average salary
$10,000 Maximum
$13,021

$333 / Daily
Based on 56 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $276 Average salary: $333 Maximum: $434

Minimum
$276 Average salary
$333 Maximum
$434

$62 / Hourly
Based on 56 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $52 Average salary: $62 Maximum: $81

Minimum
$52 Average salary
$62 Maximum
$81

Salary data updated: April 2026

Salary of Lead Software Engineer in Canada

Lead Software Engineer

Found at: Sourcestack Canada - 6 days ago

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada 2K Full-time

Who We Are Founded in 2023, 2K Sports Lab is the newest stand alone studio at 2K looking to push game development...
Lead Software Engineer

Found at: Sourcestack Canada - 1 week ago

Toronto, Canada Royal Bank of Canada Full-time

Job DescriptionWhat is the Opportunity?Our clients rely on us to move money efficiently and securely. We want our...
Lead Software Engineer

Found at: Sourcestack Canada - 4 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada The Brand Power Company Full-time

Inventors of Brand Power - the most powerful, iconic TV ad platform driving brand salesCreators of Home Tester Club -...

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Lead Software Engineer	$120,000	View listings
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FAQ - Lead Software Engineer

The average salary for Lead Software Engineer is CAD120,000 per year in Canada. Salary estimates are based on 56 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Lead Software Engineer in Canada.

The lowest salary of Lead Software Engineer per year in Canada is CAD99,180

The highest salary for Lead Software Engineer per year in Canada is CAD156,252

Data updated: April 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in Canada. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 56 job postings with salary.