Software Engineering salary in Vancouver
Employer-stated pay · updated Oct 24, 2026
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Software Engineering pay in Vancouver is measured from 44 postings where the employer stated pay. The best-evidenced figure is senior, where 26 postings put the middle half between CA$157,500 and CA$194,740, with a median of CA$170,905.
Pay rises with seniority here: the medians run mid-level CA$120,000 and senior CA$170,905. Moving from mid-level to senior is worth roughly 42% more.
Against the 6 other measured markets for software engineering at senior, this sits below 1 of them; Burnaby leads at CA$171,000.
3 software engineering roles are open in Vancouver right now, 3 listing pay.
| Level | Market range | Median | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid | CA$106,250 – CA$153,625 | CA$120,000 | 18 |
| Senior | CA$157,500 – CA$194,740 | CA$170,905 | 26 |
Entry is junior titles. Mid is mid-level and manager titles. Senior is senior titles. Lead is director, VP and above.
Ranges span the 25th to 75th percentile of employer-stated base pay for the level. Median is the 50th percentile. Sample is the number of postings measured.
