Engineering Manager Salary in Canada

CA$182,000Regional estimate

The median Engineering Manager salary in Canada is CA$182,000, with most packages landing between CA$135,000 and CA$324,000. This benchmark is a regional estimate; sign in to compare your exact pay against the percentile bands.

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Pay percentiles

Regional estimate
25th percentile
CA$135,000
Median (p50)
CA$182,000
75th percentile
CA$246,000
Top 10% (p90)
CA$324,000

Gross annual, local currency.

Salary by seniority

Estimated
JuniorCA$109,000-40%
Mid-levelCA$160,000-12%
SeniorCA$228,000+25%
Lead / ExecCA$319,000+75%

Total compensation

Base70%
Bonus12%
Equity12%
Benefits6%

Benefits are worth about CA$22,000 a year on top of cash pay.

Where this pay goes furthest

The same package, in local cost-of-living terms, across markets.

How we calculate this

These figures place a Engineering Manager's pay against percentile bands (p25 to p90) in Canada. Where national occupation data is thin, we model from regional wage references and label it as such; we never present an estimate as official. Figures are gross annual, rounded.

Frequently asked questions

Is CA$182,000 a good salary for a Engineering Manager in Canada?

CA$182,000 is the median, so it sits at the centre of the market. Earning above CA$246,000 puts you in the top quartile; below CA$135,000, there is room to negotiate.

How much does a senior Engineering Manager earn in Canada?

A senior Engineering Manager earns around CA$228,000, against CA$109,000 early in the career. Seniority bands are estimated from the overall median.

What is the total compensation for a Engineering Manager in Canada?

On top of base pay, benefits are worth about CA$22,000 a year. Bonus and equity vary by employer and sector.

How is this Engineering Manager salary benchmark calculated?

We place your package against percentile bands for the role and country, from official wage data where available and regional references otherwise, always labeled.

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