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ML engineer salary in Canada in 2026

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

ML engineer salary in Canada in 2026

A senior ML engineer in Canada earns a median of 15,200 CAD gross monthly, around 10,275 €. Total employer cost is roughly 11,256 € monthly, including employer contributions. Levels range from junior to senior per the grid below.

Salaries by seniority in Canada

SeniorityMedian gross≈ EURp10p90
Junior7,010 CAD4,739 €5,740 CAD8,550 CAD
Mid-level9,990 CAD6,753 €8,080 CAD12,200 CAD
Senior15,200 CAD10,275 €12,200 CAD19,700 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 ML 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 7,010 CAD at junior level to 15,200 CAD at senior level.

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

See contributions, taxes and employment rules in Canada

The role of ML engineer in Canada shows a median monthly gross salary of 15,200 CAD (~10,275 €). This figure is calculated from n/a Kernel observations, cross-referenced with public sources on local taxation.

For a foreign employer, total loaded cost for a senior reaches approximately 11,256 € per month, including estimated employer contributions under the active country parameters.

Below you'll find the breakdown by seniority (junior, mid-level, senior), p10 and p90 percentiles, and a comparison with a reference country to quickly situate the market.

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