Salary of Lead Software Engineer in Canada 2026

How much does a Lead Software Engineer earn?

Salary of Lead Software Engineer in Canada 2026

Salary of Lead Software Engineer in Canada

$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
$13,021

Salary data updated: August 2026

Salary of Lead Software Engineer in Canada

  • Lead Software Engineer

    Found at: Fantastic LinkedIn - 2 days ago

    Kitamaat 2, British Columbia, Canada EngRadar Remote Full-time

    EngRadar / Bankjoy Lead Software Engineer Bankjoy Bankjoy is a Y Combinator and Bessemer Venture Partner backed...

  • Lead Software Engineer

    4 days ago

    , Canada RBC Full-time

    As a Lead Software Engineer at RBC, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and delivering software...

  • Lead Software Engineer

    Found at: Fantastic LinkedIn - 2 days ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada Bankjoy Remote Full-time

    🌐 Who We Are Bankjoy is a Y Combinator and Bessemer Venture Partner backed FinTech startup. We are changing the way...

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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 CAD13,021

Data updated: August 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.