Remote Software Engineer Salaries in Canada
How much do remote developers in Canada expect to make? $86,968 per year on average (based on self-reported data).
This estimated average salary is based on the expected salaries of Arc Developers in that location. Remote software engineer salaries in Canada are around average for North America.
Below are some things to consider when hiring developers based in this location or building your next engineering hub.
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Work with great developers — who just happen to be outside your zip code.We built this tool to help you understand how much remote developers expect to be paid annually across different countries around the world. Software engineer salary in Canada are calculated using self-reported data from remote developers based in Canada, and may not be representative of local salaries.Learn More
The salary data is based on the expected salary of over 300,000 remote developers in Arc's network. Developers provide us with their expected salary after passing our comprehensive vetting process (click here to learn more about Arc’s vetting process).
In addition to software development experience, our research indicates two other major factors that affect salary expectations:
・Local rent and cost of living.
・English ability (in countries where English is not the primary language, developers with a good command of English can often charge a premium compared to local rates).
In addition to providing a base salary, organizations may offer remote developers a more comprehensive package when hired long-term. This package may include benefits such as health insurance, equipment stipends, cash bonuses for high performance, company equity, etc. (For more information on benefits frequently offered to remote developers, click here.)
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Started programming at age 12 in 1988 on a Commodore VIC-20. Extremely adept at debugging of all kinds, performance optimization, databases, embedded systems, operating systems, networking, testing and automation across a wide variety of languages, APIs and frameworks, high level as React/Typescript and as low level as knowing several CPUs assembly languages and designing microcontroller PCBs. It is way too much to just enumerate. Formerly worked at Microsoft in Windows Protocols and Engines team.
I am a mobile developer for both Android devices and iOS. I love mobile application development as I'm familiar with all popular technology native and hybrid, and I enjoy mentoring people on the right path to avoid certain mistakes and pitfalls beginners make.
I am a software developer who loves to write, and read pretty code. However, sometimes that isn't always a possibility. I am not afraid to get my hands dirty and get the work that is necessary done. I have always had a passion for helping people learn. Because of that, I have picked up a few mentees at work who I have already improved their ability to code surpassing what their managers thought was even possible.
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