# Software Engineer salary in Montreal

> The median posted pay for a Software Engineer in Montreal is CA$150,000 a year (CAD); the middle half of listings sit between CA$120,008 and CA$170,625. 30 listings, last 365 days.

Data as of 2026-11-06 · https://alderhq.app/salaries/software-engineer/montreal

- Median posted pay: CA$150,000
- 25th to 75th: CA$120,008 to CA$170,625
- Listings with pay: 30
- Median in USD: $107,344

## By level

**Software Engineer posted annual pay in Montreal (CAD)**

| Level | Listings | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unspecified | 12 | CA$107,500 | CA$128,250 | CA$150,000 |
| Senior | 7 | CA$135,030 | CA$151,000 | CA$162,000 |
| Staff | 6 | CA$148,125 | CA$241,500 | CA$318,000 |

## Method

- Each figure is the midpoint of a pay range that an employer posted on a live Software Engineer listing in Montreal, annualised, over the last 365 days (30 listings).
- It is posted pay, not what people are paid. Many employers post a range, then hire anywhere inside it.
- Percentiles are shown only where at least 3 listings back them.
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## Questions

### What is the average Software Engineer salary in Montreal?

The median posted pay is CA$150,000 a year, based on 30 live listings with a stated range in the last 365 days. The middle half is CA$120,008 to CA$170,625.

### Is this what Software Engineers actually earn?

No. It is the pay employers posted on open listings, which is a range they intend to hire within, not reported earnings.

### How does Software Engineer pay change with level in Montreal?

Unspecified: median CA$128,250 (12 listings); Senior: median CA$151,000 (7 listings); Staff: median CA$241,500 (6 listings).

## Cite

Alder. "Software Engineer salary in Montreal". Data as of 2026-11-06. https://alderhq.app/salaries/software-engineer/montreal