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Data engineer salary in Canada in 2026

Gross, net, employer cost, and ranges by seniority.

Data engineer salary in Canada in 2026

A senior Data engineer in Canada earns a median of 13,700 CAD gross monthly, around 9,261 €. Total employer cost is roughly 10,146 € monthly, including employer contributions. Levels range from junior to senior per the grid below.

Salaries by seniority in Canada

SeniorityMedian gross≈ EURp10p90
Junior6,320 CAD4,272 €5,180 CAD7,710 CAD
Mid-level9,010 CAD6,091 €7,280 CAD11,000 CAD
Senior13,700 CAD9,261 €11,000 CAD17,700 CAD

Indicative EUR conversion using the rate dated 2026-05-07. Use the calculator for a complete net pay and contributions simulation.

How to read Data engineer salaries in Canada

The median divides observed pay into two equal groups. The p10 and p90 percentiles show a market range that is more useful than a single average.

In the available references, monthly gross pay runs from 6,320 CAD at junior level to 13,700 CAD at senior level.

Net salary then depends on employee contributions, taxable income and individual circumstances. Employer cost adds employer contributions to gross salary.

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Hiring a Data engineer in Canada in 2026 represents an investment best analyzed from a total employer cost perspective. Median gross salary stands at 13,700 CAD per month, equivalent to 9,261 €, with p10-p90 dispersion reflecting market profile diversity.

Final employer cost, including employer contributions, averages over 10,146 € monthly for a senior. Canada also offers a growing pool of technical talent.

This page presents pay levels from junior to senior, p10-p90 ranges, and full costs to precisely anticipate an HR budget in Canada.

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