◈ Updated 2026

Software Engineer — Estimated Annual Salary in Toronto

Real data on salaries and living expenses by city and profession

📍 Toronto, Canada💼 Mid-Level · 3–6 years💱 CAD

Estimated Annual Salary

CA$226,229
per year · CAD
CA$185,508CA$276,000

Salary Range: CA$185,508 – CA$276,000

Estimated Net Monthly
CA$12,632
after tax
Monthly Cost of Living
CA$5,168
typical monthly spend
Estimated Tax Rate
33%
effective rate
Quality of Life Index
83/100
global index

Monthly Expenses — Toronto

HousingCA$1,809 · 35%
FoodCA$1,034 · 20%
TransportCA$775 · 15%
HealthcareCA$517 · 10%
LeisureCA$620 · 12%
OtherCA$413 · 8%

Experience Level — Software Engineer in Toronto

Experience LevelYearsEstimated Annual Salary
Junior0–2CA$139,911
Mid-Level3–6CA$226,229
Senior7–12CA$337,587
Lead / Principal13+CA$430,715
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Software Engineer — vs. Global Average

CityAnnual SalaryPurchasing Power
San Francisco, USA$212,0402.0×
New York, USA$217,3602.2×
London, UK£151,1512.2×
Paris, France€147,0941.8×
Berlin, Germany€140,2772.2×
Madrid, Spain€91,3331.9×
Tokyo, Japan¥23,780,4002.4×
Dubai, UAEAED 589,9163.7×

* Estimates based on public data and statistical models. Actual figures may vary.