Average Senior Software Development Engineer (SDE) Salary in Canada

C$108,824
Avg. Base Salary (CAD)
10%
CA$86k
MEDIAN
CA$109k
90%
CA$139k

The average salary for a Senior Software Development Engineer (SDE) is C$108,824 in 2024

Base Salary
C$86k - C$139k
Bonus
C$3k - C$20k
Total Pay
C$91k - C$152k
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What Do Senior Software Development Engineer (SDE)s Do?

Senior Software Development Engineer (SDE) Tasks
  • Work with designers and content producers.
  • Write, modify, and debug software for server applications.
  • Write code to create multi-threaded, networked server applications.
  • Use source debuggers, program dumps, and performance monitoring tools.
  • Test and document software for server applications.
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What is the highest pay for Senior Software Development Engineer (SDE)s?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Senior Software Development Engineer (SDE) is CA$139k / year

What is the lowest pay for Senior Software Development Engineer (SDE)s?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Senior Software Development Engineer (SDE) is CA$86k / year

How can Senior Software Development Engineer (SDE)s increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Senior Software Development Engineer (SDE) is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Senior Software Development Engineer (SDE) that oversees more junior Senior Software Development Engineer (SDE)s, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.