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| Role | Toronto (Senior) | What Gets You to the Top |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $135K-$175K | Cloud-native (AWS/GCP/Azure), AI/ML integration, system desi... |
| Data Scientist | $140K-$185K | Deep learning/LLM, published research, PhD, finance/healthca... |
| Machine Learning Engineer | $155K-$210K | GenAI production, MLOps, NeurIPS/ICML papers, MILA/Vector In... |
| Cloud Architect | $165K-$210K | AWS SA Professional, multi-cloud, FinOps, enterprise migrati... |
| FP&A Manager | $145K-$180K | CPA + MBA, Anaplan/Adaptive Insights, public company, multi-... |
| Growth Marketing Manager | $115K-$155K | MarTech (HubSpot/Marketo), AI analytics, CRO, SaaS sector... |
| DevOps / Platform Engineer | $140K-$180K | Kubernetes, Terraform/Pulumi, multi-cloud, CKA/CKAD certs... |
| Data Engineer | $140K-$180K | Kafka/Flink streaming, Snowflake/Databricks, dbt, AWS Data c... |
| AI/ML Product Manager | $160K-$215K | Technical ML background, shipped AI products at scale, respo... |
| Cybersecurity Analyst | $120K-$165K | CISSP/CISM/CEH, incident response, cloud security, security ... |
| Full-Stack Developer | $115K-$150K | React/Next.js + Node.js, TypeScript, cloud-native, system de... |
| Solutions Architect | $160K-$210K | TOGAF, AWS/Azure/GCP SA Pro certs, pre-sales ability, biling... |
| Site Reliability Engineer | $150K-$205K | Kubernetes at scale, Datadog/Grafana, chaos engineering, GCP... |
| Technical Program Manager | $158K-$210K | PMP/PgMP, cross-functional eng programs, SAFe, FAANG backgro... |
| Financial Analyst | $92K-$121K | CFA/CPA, financial modeling, sector specialization, Power BI... |
| Revenue Operations Manager | $130K-$180K | Salesforce/HubSpot admin, SQL, SaaS RevOps scaling... |
| Business Intelligence Analyst | $96K-$143K | SQL + Python, Power BI/Tableau/Looker, Snowflake, CBIP cert... |
| ESG / Sustainability Analyst | $99K-$161K | CFA ESG Certificate, GRI cert, TCFD/ISSB reporting, carbon a... |
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Toronto pays highest for finance (Bay Street). Vancouver matches or beats for tech. Calgary has energy-sector premiums. Montreal runs 10-20% lower but bilingual candidates earn more. Ottawa is competitive for government-adjacent roles.
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12 roles
Tech and data roles command the highest premiums in Canada right now, especially in Vancouver and Toronto. AI/ML skills add 15-25% to any role, and cloud certifications remain the single biggest salary accelerator.
| Level | Toronto | Vancouver | Calgary | Montreal | Ottawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry (0-3 yr) | $70K-$95K | $72K-$98K | $68K-$90K | $65K-$85K | $65K-$88K |
| Mid (3-7 yr) | $95K-$135K | $98K-$140K | $90K-$125K | $83K-$115K | $85K-$120K |
| Senior (7+ yr) | $135K-$175K | $140K-$180K | $125K-$160K | $115K-$155K | $120K-$155K |
What gets you to the top: Cloud-native (AWS/GCP/Azure), AI/ML integration, system design
| Level | Toronto | Vancouver | Calgary | Montreal | Ottawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry (0-3 yr) | $72K-$95K | $75K-$98K | $68K-$90K | $65K-$85K | $68K-$88K |
| Mid (3-7 yr) | $100K-$140K | $105K-$145K | $95K-$130K | $85K-$120K | $90K-$125K |
| Senior (7+ yr) | $140K-$180K | $145K-$185K | $130K-$165K | $115K-$165K | $125K-$160K |
What gets you to the top: Kubernetes, Terraform/Pulumi, multi-cloud, CKA/CKAD certs
| Level | Toronto | Vancouver | Calgary | Montreal | Ottawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry (0-3 yr) | $70K-$95K | $75K-$100K | $65K-$85K | $62K-$82K | $65K-$85K |
| Mid (3-7 yr) | $100K-$140K | $110K-$150K | $90K-$125K | $85K-$115K | $88K-$120K |
| Senior (7+ yr) | $140K-$180K | $150K-$198K | $125K-$160K | $115K-$155K | $120K-$155K |
What gets you to the top: Kafka/Flink streaming, Snowflake/Databricks, dbt, AWS Data certs
| Level | Toronto | Vancouver | Calgary | Montreal | Ottawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry (0-3 yr) | $70K-$95K | $72K-$100K | $62K-$85K | $60K-$80K | $60K-$82K |
| Mid (3-7 yr) | $100K-$140K | $110K-$155K | $88K-$120K | $80K-$110K | $82K-$112K |
| Senior (7+ yr) | $140K-$185K | $155K-$200K | $120K-$160K | $110K-$150K | $112K-$150K |
What gets you to the top: Deep learning/LLM, published research, PhD, finance/healthcare domain
| Level | Toronto | Vancouver | Calgary | Montreal | Ottawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry (0-3 yr) | $80K-$110K | $85K-$115K | $69K-$95K | $75K-$100K | $70K-$95K |
| Mid (3-7 yr) | $115K-$155K | $120K-$160K | $100K-$135K | $95K-$130K | $95K-$130K |
| Senior (7+ yr) | $155K-$210K | $160K-$220K | $135K-$175K | $125K-$170K | $125K-$165K |
What gets you to the top: GenAI production, MLOps, NeurIPS/ICML papers, MILA/Vector Institute
| Level | Toronto | Vancouver | Calgary | Montreal | Ottawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry (0-3 yr) | $80K-$110K | $78K-$108K | $72K-$98K | $68K-$92K | $70K-$95K |
| Mid (3-7 yr) | $115K-$160K | $110K-$155K | $100K-$135K | $92K-$125K | $95K-$128K |
| Senior (7+ yr) | $160K-$215K | $155K-$210K | $135K-$175K | $120K-$165K | $125K-$170K |
What gets you to the top: Technical ML background, shipped AI products at scale, responsible AI
| Level | Toronto | Vancouver | Calgary | Montreal | Ottawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry (0-3 yr) | $62K-$84K | $60K-$82K | $58K-$80K | $55K-$72K | $58K-$78K |
| Mid (3-7 yr) | $85K-$120K | $82K-$115K | $80K-$110K | $72K-$100K | $78K-$108K |
| Senior (7+ yr) | $120K-$165K | $115K-$160K | $110K-$150K | $100K-$140K | $108K-$148K |
What gets you to the top: CISSP/CISM/CEH, incident response, cloud security, security clearance
| Level | Toronto | Vancouver | Calgary | Montreal | Ottawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry (0-3 yr) | $100K-$130K | $105K-$135K | $95K-$120K | $88K-$112K | $90K-$115K |
| Mid (3-7 yr) | $130K-$165K | $135K-$170K | $120K-$150K | $112K-$145K | $115K-$148K |
| Senior (7+ yr) | $165K-$210K | $170K-$220K | $150K-$190K | $135K-$175K | $140K-$180K |
What gets you to the top: AWS SA Professional, multi-cloud, FinOps, enterprise migration, SOC2/HIPAA
| Level | Toronto | Vancouver | Calgary | Montreal | Ottawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry (0-3 yr) | $58K-$80K | $60K-$82K | $55K-$75K | $52K-$70K | $54K-$72K |
| Mid (3-7 yr) | $82K-$115K | $85K-$118K | $78K-$105K | $72K-$98K | $75K-$100K |
| Senior (7+ yr) | $115K-$150K | $118K-$155K | $105K-$140K | $95K-$130K | $100K-$135K |
What gets you to the top: React/Next.js + Node.js, TypeScript, cloud-native, system design
| Level | Toronto | Vancouver | Calgary | Montreal | Ottawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry (0-3 yr) | $95K-$125K | $100K-$130K | $90K-$118K | $82K-$108K | $85K-$112K |
| Mid (3-7 yr) | $125K-$160K | $130K-$168K | $115K-$148K | $108K-$140K | $110K-$142K |
| Senior (7+ yr) | $160K-$210K | $168K-$220K | $148K-$190K | $135K-$175K | $140K-$180K |
What gets you to the top: TOGAF, AWS/Azure/GCP SA Pro certs, pre-sales ability, bilingual
| Level | Toronto | Vancouver | Calgary | Montreal | Ottawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry (0-3 yr) | $80K-$105K | $82K-$108K | $75K-$98K | $72K-$95K | $74K-$96K |
| Mid (3-7 yr) | $108K-$150K | $112K-$155K | $100K-$138K | $95K-$132K | $98K-$135K |
| Senior (7+ yr) | $150K-$205K | $155K-$215K | $138K-$185K | $125K-$170K | $130K-$175K |
What gets you to the top: Kubernetes at scale, Datadog/Grafana, chaos engineering, GCP SRE cert
| Level | Toronto | Vancouver | Calgary | Montreal | Ottawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry (0-3 yr) | $85K-$115K | $88K-$118K | $78K-$105K | $72K-$98K | $75K-$100K |
| Mid (3-7 yr) | $118K-$158K | $120K-$162K | $105K-$142K | $98K-$132K | $100K-$138K |
| Senior (7+ yr) | $158K-$210K | $165K-$232K | $140K-$185K | $128K-$172K | $132K-$178K |
What gets you to the top: PMP/PgMP, cross-functional eng programs, SAFe, FAANG background
10 roles
Bay Street drives Toronto premiums. Calgary pays above-average for energy-adjacent finance roles. The MBB vs Big 4 gap in consulting is massive. CFA and CPA designations still move the needle more than almost any other credential.
| Level | Toronto | Vancouver | Calgary | Montreal | Ottawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry (0-3 yr) | $55K-$68K | $52K-$65K | $55K-$70K | $50K-$64K | $50K-$63K |
| Mid (3-7 yr) | $68K-$92K | $65K-$85K | $70K-$90K | $64K-$84K | $63K-$82K |
| Senior (7+ yr) | $92K-$121K | $85K-$110K | $90K-$115K | $84K-$105K | $82K-$102K |
What gets you to the top: CFA/CPA, financial modeling, sector specialization, Power BI/Tableau
| Level | Toronto | Vancouver | Calgary | Montreal | Ottawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry (0-3 yr) | $95K-$117K | $90K-$112K | $92K-$115K | $85K-$105K | $85K-$105K |
| Mid (3-7 yr) | $117K-$145K | $112K-$140K | $115K-$142K | $105K-$130K | $105K-$130K |
| Senior (7+ yr) | $145K-$180K | $140K-$188K | $142K-$175K | $130K-$163K | $128K-$160K |
What gets you to the top: CPA + MBA, Anaplan/Adaptive Insights, public company, multi-entity
| Level | Toronto | Vancouver | Calgary | Montreal | Ottawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry (0-3 yr) | $75K-$96K | $72K-$90K | $70K-$88K | $65K-$82K | $63K-$80K |
| Mid (3-7 yr) | $96K-$130K | $90K-$128K | $88K-$120K | $82K-$110K | $80K-$110K |
| Senior (7+ yr) | $130K-$180K | $111K-$165K | $110K-$155K | $100K-$147K | $95K-$147K |
What gets you to the top: Salesforce/HubSpot admin, SQL, SaaS RevOps scaling
| Level | Toronto | Vancouver | Calgary | Montreal | Ottawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry (0-3 yr) | $58K-$72K | $55K-$68K | $52K-$65K | $55K-$68K | $53K-$66K |
| Mid (3-7 yr) | $72K-$96K | $68K-$90K | $65K-$85K | $68K-$88K | $66K-$85K |
| Senior (7+ yr) | $96K-$143K | $85K-$120K | $80K-$110K | $84K-$115K | $80K-$110K |
What gets you to the top: SQL + Python, Power BI/Tableau/Looker, Snowflake, CBIP cert
| Level | Toronto | Vancouver | Calgary | Montreal | Ottawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry (0-3 yr) | $50K-$65K | $48K-$62K | $52K-$68K | $48K-$60K | $47K-$58K |
| Mid (3-7 yr) | $65K-$99K | $62K-$94K | $68K-$95K | $60K-$85K | $58K-$82K |
| Senior (7+ yr) | $99K-$161K | $94K-$145K | $95K-$140K | $85K-$130K | $82K-$125K |
What gets you to the top: CFA ESG Certificate, GRI cert, TCFD/ISSB reporting, carbon accounting
| Level | Toronto | Vancouver | Calgary | Montreal | Ottawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry (0-3 yr) | $56K-$72K | $53K-$68K | $55K-$70K | $50K-$65K | $50K-$64K |
| Mid (3-7 yr) | $72K-$100K | $68K-$95K | $70K-$95K | $65K-$90K | $64K-$88K |
| Senior (7+ yr) | $100K-$150K | $95K-$140K | $95K-$135K | $90K-$127K | $88K-$125K |
What gets you to the top: FRM/PRM, CFA, Basel III/FRTB, quantitative modeling (Python/R/SAS)
| Level | Toronto | Vancouver | Calgary | Montreal | Ottawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry (0-3 yr) | $65K-$90K | $60K-$82K | $65K-$85K | $58K-$80K | $57K-$78K |
| Mid (3-7 yr) | $90K-$140K | $82K-$125K | $85K-$130K | $80K-$120K | $78K-$115K |
| Senior (7+ yr) | $140K-$250K+ | $125K-$210K+ | $113K-$200K+ | $105K-$195K+ | $100K-$185K+ |
What gets you to the top: MBA (top school), MBB brand, industry specialization, bilingual
| Level | Toronto | Vancouver | Calgary | Montreal | Ottawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry (0-3 yr) | $55K-$75K | $52K-$70K | $53K-$72K | $48K-$65K | $52K-$72K |
| Mid (3-7 yr) | $75K-$113K | $70K-$105K | $72K-$105K | $65K-$95K | $72K-$108K |
| Senior (7+ yr) | $113K-$185K | $105K-$165K | $105K-$155K | $95K-$145K | $108K-$186K |
What gets you to the top: CAMS, ICA certs, legal background, IIROC/CSA experience, bilingual
| Level | Toronto | Vancouver | Calgary | Montreal | Ottawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry (0-3 yr) | $67K-$88K | $63K-$82K | $65K-$85K | $60K-$78K | $58K-$75K |
| Mid (3-7 yr) | $88K-$120K | $82K-$112K | $85K-$115K | $78K-$105K | $75K-$100K |
| Senior (7+ yr) | $120K-$180K+ | $97K-$155K | $100K-$160K | $90K-$140K | $85K-$130K |
What gets you to the top: CFA, MBA, IB background, financial modeling, deal track record
| Level | Toronto | Vancouver | Calgary | Montreal | Ottawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry (0-3 yr) | $60K-$82K | $58K-$78K | $60K-$80K | $55K-$75K | $52K-$72K |
| Mid (3-7 yr) | $82K-$120K | $78K-$109K | $77K-$105K | $72K-$101K | $68K-$95K |
| Senior (7+ yr) | $120K-$185K | $109K-$177K | $100K-$165K | $101K-$175K | $95K-$169K |
What gets you to the top: FSA/FCIA designation, exam progress, consulting firms, P&C specialty
6 roles
Marketing salaries are climbing as companies compete for growth talent. The biggest jumps are in product marketing and growth marketing, where SaaS experience commands a real premium. Design roles are catching up to engineering in top-tier companies.
| Level | Toronto | Vancouver | Calgary | Montreal | Ottawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry (0-3 yr) | $65K-$80K | $60K-$75K | $58K-$72K | $55K-$70K | $55K-$68K |
| Mid (3-7 yr) | $85K-$110K | $80K-$105K | $75K-$95K | $72K-$92K | $70K-$90K |
| Senior (7+ yr) | $115K-$155K | $105K-$145K | $95K-$130K | $90K-$125K | $88K-$120K |
What gets you to the top: MarTech (HubSpot/Marketo), AI analytics, CRO, SaaS sector
| Level | Toronto | Vancouver | Calgary | Montreal | Ottawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry (0-3 yr) | $50K-$62K | $48K-$60K | $45K-$57K | $44K-$55K | $44K-$55K |
| Mid (3-7 yr) | $65K-$85K | $62K-$82K | $58K-$75K | $55K-$75K | $55K-$72K |
| Senior (7+ yr) | $90K-$125K | $85K-$118K | $78K-$105K | $75K-$108K | $72K-$100K |
What gets you to the top: SEO writing, content ops, AI tools, editorial leadership
| Level | Toronto | Vancouver | Calgary | Montreal | Ottawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry (0-3 yr) | $65K-$82K | $63K-$80K | $58K-$74K | $55K-$72K | $55K-$70K |
| Mid (3-7 yr) | $85K-$115K | $82K-$120K | $75K-$100K | $72K-$98K | $70K-$95K |
| Senior (7+ yr) | $118K-$157K | $115K-$160K | $95K-$135K | $92K-$130K | $88K-$125K |
What gets you to the top: GTM launch track record, customer research, sales enablement, MBA
| Level | Toronto | Vancouver | Calgary | Montreal | Ottawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry (0-3 yr) | $48K-$62K | $45K-$58K | $44K-$56K | $42K-$55K | $42K-$54K |
| Mid (3-7 yr) | $63K-$85K | $58K-$80K | $56K-$78K | $55K-$75K | $52K-$72K |
| Senior (7+ yr) | $85K-$110K | $78K-$100K | $72K-$95K | $68K-$92K | $65K-$90K |
What gets you to the top: Google Ads cert, programmatic, international SEO, AI search optimization
| Level | Toronto | Vancouver | Calgary | Montreal | Ottawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry (0-3 yr) | $50K-$68K | $48K-$65K | $45K-$60K | $44K-$58K | $43K-$57K |
| Mid (3-7 yr) | $72K-$100K | $68K-$95K | $62K-$85K | $58K-$82K | $57K-$80K |
| Senior (7+ yr) | $105K-$145K | $95K-$135K | $85K-$115K | $80K-$112K | $78K-$108K |
What gets you to the top: Figma/design systems, user research, WCAG accessibility, motion design
| Level | Toronto | Vancouver | Calgary | Montreal | Ottawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry (0-3 yr) | $55K-$72K | $52K-$68K | $50K-$65K | $48K-$63K | $47K-$62K |
| Mid (3-7 yr) | $75K-$100K | $68K-$95K | $65K-$88K | $62K-$85K | $60K-$82K |
| Senior (7+ yr) | $105K-$155K | $95K-$140K | $85K-$120K | $82K-$118K | $78K-$112K |
What gets you to the top: CPG/agency experience, P&L management, consumer insights, bilingual
4 roles
People analytics and total rewards are the highest-growth areas in HR. Pay transparency legislation is creating demand for compensation specialists who can defend salary bands with data.
| Level | Toronto | Vancouver | Calgary | Montreal | Ottawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry (0-3 yr) | $55K-$68K | $52K-$65K | $50K-$62K | $48K-$60K | $48K-$60K |
| Mid (3-7 yr) | $70K-$92K | $67K-$88K | $63K-$82K | $60K-$78K | $60K-$78K |
| Senior (7+ yr) | $95K-$130K | $90K-$125K | $82K-$112K | $78K-$108K | $78K-$105K |
What gets you to the top: HRIS (Workday/BambooHR), change management, DEI, CHRP/CHRL
| Level | Toronto | Vancouver | Calgary | Montreal | Ottawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry (0-3 yr) | $48K-$62K | $46K-$60K | $44K-$57K | $43K-$55K | $43K-$55K |
| Mid (3-7 yr) | $65K-$85K | $62K-$82K | $58K-$75K | $55K-$74K | $55K-$72K |
| Senior (7+ yr) | $88K-$118K | $82K-$115K | $75K-$100K | $72K-$95K | $70K-$92K |
What gets you to the top: Full-cycle recruiting, executive search, LinkedIn Recruiter cert, AIRS
| Level | Toronto | Vancouver | Calgary | Montreal | Ottawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry (0-3 yr) | $50K-$65K | $48K-$62K | $47K-$60K | $45K-$58K | $45K-$58K |
| Mid (3-7 yr) | $68K-$90K | $65K-$85K | $62K-$80K | $58K-$78K | $58K-$76K |
| Senior (7+ yr) | $92K-$125K | $88K-$118K | $82K-$108K | $78K-$105K | $76K-$100K |
What gets you to the top: Job evaluation, pay equity analysis, total rewards, CCP + CEBS
| Level | Toronto | Vancouver | Calgary | Montreal | Ottawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry (0-3 yr) | $62K-$78K | $58K-$74K | $55K-$70K | $54K-$68K | $54K-$68K |
| Mid (3-7 yr) | $82K-$108K | $75K-$100K | $72K-$95K | $70K-$95K | $68K-$90K |
| Senior (7+ yr) | $110K-$150K | $100K-$138K | $92K-$125K | $90K-$128K | $85K-$120K |
What gets you to the top: LMS admin, program ROI, leadership dev programs, CTDP
4 roles
Supply chain disruptions elevated operations roles from back-office to boardroom. Vancouver's port hub means operations managers there earn as much as Toronto. Six Sigma certification still commands a premium.
| Level | Toronto | Vancouver | Calgary | Montreal | Ottawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry (0-3 yr) | $60K-$78K | $58K-$75K | $57K-$73K | $55K-$70K | $55K-$70K |
| Mid (3-7 yr) | $82K-$112K | $78K-$108K | $75K-$100K | $72K-$95K | $70K-$92K |
| Senior (7+ yr) | $115K-$165K | $108K-$155K | $98K-$140K | $92K-$132K | $90K-$128K |
What gets you to the top: CSCP/CSCMP cert, S&OP leadership, Lean/Six Sigma, PMP
| Level | Toronto | Vancouver | Calgary | Montreal | Ottawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry (0-3 yr) | $55K-$72K | $55K-$72K | $52K-$68K | $50K-$65K | $50K-$65K |
| Mid (3-7 yr) | $75K-$105K | $78K-$110K | $70K-$95K | $68K-$92K | $65K-$90K |
| Senior (7+ yr) | $110K-$160K | $115K-$195K | $95K-$140K | $90K-$135K | $88K-$130K |
What gets you to the top: Six Sigma Black Belt, P&L management, multi-site, PMP
| Level | Toronto | Vancouver | Calgary | Montreal | Ottawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry (0-3 yr) | $48K-$62K | $47K-$60K | $46K-$58K | $44K-$56K | $44K-$56K |
| Mid (3-7 yr) | $65K-$85K | $62K-$82K | $60K-$80K | $48K-$72K | $55K-$72K |
| Senior (7+ yr) | $88K-$120K | $85K-$115K | $82K-$115K | $78K-$105K | $75K-$100K |
What gets you to the top: Contract negotiation, CPSM/CPP certs, sustainability procurement
| Level | Toronto | Vancouver | Calgary | Montreal | Ottawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry (0-3 yr) | $40K-$50K | $38K-$48K | $38K-$47K | $36K-$45K | $37K-$46K |
| Mid (3-7 yr) | $52K-$65K | $50K-$63K | $48K-$60K | $46K-$58K | $46K-$58K |
| Senior (7+ yr) | $68K-$85K | $65K-$82K | $62K-$78K | $58K-$75K | $58K-$74K |
What gets you to the top: TMS/WMS software, 3PL management, customs brokerage, CITT
4 roles
Pharma and biotech roles are booming as new drug approvals hit record levels. Clinical research, biostatistics, and regulatory affairs all pay well and have strong job security.
| Level | Toronto | Vancouver | Calgary | Montreal | Ottawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry (0-3 yr) | $55K-$72K | $52K-$68K | $50K-$65K | $48K-$63K | $48K-$65K |
| Mid (3-7 yr) | $75K-$100K | $72K-$98K | $68K-$90K | $65K-$88K | $65K-$90K |
| Senior (7+ yr) | $105K-$145K | $95K-$130K | $88K-$120K | $85K-$115K | $85K-$118K |
What gets you to the top: GCP cert, ACRP/SoCRA, Phase II-III trials, oncology/rare disease
| Level | Toronto | Vancouver | Calgary | Montreal | Ottawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry (0-3 yr) | $55K-$72K | $52K-$68K | $50K-$65K | $48K-$63K | $48K-$65K |
| Mid (3-7 yr) | $75K-$98K | $72K-$95K | $68K-$88K | $65K-$85K | $65K-$88K |
| Senior (7+ yr) | $100K-$135K | $95K-$128K | $88K-$115K | $82K-$110K | $82K-$112K |
What gets you to the top: Epic/Cerner, HL7/FHIR, CPHIMS cert, AI/ML in healthcare
| Level | Toronto | Vancouver | Calgary | Montreal | Ottawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry (0-3 yr) | $52K-$68K | $50K-$65K | $48K-$62K | $47K-$60K | $47K-$62K |
| Mid (3-7 yr) | $70K-$95K | $68K-$90K | $65K-$85K | $62K-$82K | $62K-$85K |
| Senior (7+ yr) | $98K-$135K | $92K-$125K | $85K-$115K | $80K-$110K | $80K-$112K |
What gets you to the top: Health Canada/FDA submissions, RAC cert, CTD/eCTD, biologics
| Level | Toronto | Vancouver | Calgary | Montreal | Ottawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry (0-3 yr) | $65K-$85K | $62K-$80K | $58K-$75K | $56K-$73K | $58K-$76K |
| Mid (3-7 yr) | $90K-$125K | $85K-$118K | $80K-$110K | $75K-$105K | $78K-$108K |
| Senior (7+ yr) | $130K-$175K | $120K-$160K | $105K-$140K | $100K-$135K | $105K-$145K |
What gets you to the top: SAS/R, adaptive trial design, Bayesian methods, PhD, PStat
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These roles didn't exist five years ago. AI ethics, privacy, sustainability assurance, conversation design. If you're looking for where the market is heading, this is it.
| Level | Toronto | Vancouver | Calgary | Montreal | Ottawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry (0-3 yr) | $75K-$95K | $72K-$92K | $68K-$85K | $65K-$82K | $68K-$85K |
| Mid (3-7 yr) | $100K-$140K | $95K-$135K | $88K-$120K | $82K-$115K | $85K-$120K |
| Senior (7+ yr) | $145K-$200K | $138K-$190K | $120K-$165K | $115K-$160K | $120K-$170K |
What gets you to the top: Policy + AI technical knowledge, NIST AI RMF, EU AI Act experience
| Level | Toronto | Vancouver | Calgary | Montreal | Ottawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry (0-3 yr) | $50K-$68K | $48K-$65K | $46K-$62K | $44K-$58K | $44K-$58K |
| Mid (3-7 yr) | $70K-$95K | $68K-$92K | $65K-$85K | $60K-$80K | $58K-$78K |
| Senior (7+ yr) | $95K-$140K | $92K-$135K | $85K-$120K | $78K-$110K | $75K-$108K |
What gets you to the top: Enterprise accounts, SaaS retention, Gainsight/ChurnZero, upsell
| Level | Toronto | Vancouver | Calgary | Montreal | Ottawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry (0-3 yr) | $65K-$82K | $62K-$78K | $60K-$78K | $58K-$72K | $58K-$72K |
| Mid (3-7 yr) | $85K-$115K | $80K-$110K | $80K-$110K | $72K-$98K | $72K-$95K |
| Senior (7+ yr) | $120K-$175K | $115K-$165K | $110K-$160K | $98K-$145K | $95K-$140K |
What gets you to the top: ISSB/TCFD reporting, Scope 1-3 emissions, board-level ESG strategy
| Level | Toronto | Vancouver | Calgary | Montreal | Ottawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry (0-3 yr) | $65K-$85K | $62K-$82K | $60K-$78K | $58K-$75K | $60K-$80K |
| Mid (3-7 yr) | $88K-$120K | $85K-$115K | $80K-$108K | $75K-$100K | $80K-$110K |
| Senior (7+ yr) | $125K-$185K | $118K-$170K | $108K-$155K | $100K-$145K | $110K-$175K |
What gets you to the top: CIPP/C, PIPEDA expertise, cross-border data, legal background, IAPP
| Level | Toronto | Vancouver | Calgary | Montreal | Ottawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry (0-3 yr) | $70K-$90K | $68K-$88K | $65K-$82K | $60K-$78K | $60K-$78K |
| Mid (3-7 yr) | $95K-$130K | $90K-$125K | $85K-$115K | $78K-$108K | $78K-$105K |
| Senior (7+ yr) | $135K-$185K | $128K-$175K | $115K-$160K | $105K-$148K | $105K-$145K |
What gets you to the top: Deep product expertise, demo skills, enterprise deals, cloud certs
| Level | Toronto | Vancouver | Calgary | Montreal | Ottawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry (0-3 yr) | $60K-$78K | $58K-$75K | $55K-$72K | $52K-$68K | $55K-$72K |
| Mid (3-7 yr) | $80K-$110K | $75K-$105K | $72K-$98K | $68K-$92K | $72K-$98K |
| Senior (7+ yr) | $115K-$165K | $108K-$155K | $98K-$140K | $90K-$130K | $98K-$145K |
What gets you to the top: Prosci ADKAR cert, M&A integration, digital transformation, bilingual
| Level | Toronto | Vancouver | Calgary | Montreal | Ottawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry (0-3 yr) | $65K-$85K | $63K-$82K | $60K-$78K | $55K-$72K | $58K-$75K |
| Mid (3-7 yr) | $88K-$118K | $85K-$115K | $80K-$108K | $72K-$98K | $75K-$100K |
| Senior (7+ yr) | $120K-$165K | $115K-$158K | $108K-$145K | $95K-$132K | $100K-$138K |
What gets you to the top: SAFe SPC, enterprise Agile transformation, ICF coaching, multi-team
| Level | Toronto | Vancouver | Calgary | Montreal | Ottawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry (0-3 yr) | $50K-$65K | $48K-$63K | $46K-$60K | $44K-$57K | $45K-$58K |
| Mid (3-7 yr) | $68K-$90K | $65K-$88K | $60K-$82K | $57K-$78K | $58K-$80K |
| Senior (7+ yr) | $92K-$130K | $88K-$125K | $82K-$115K | $78K-$108K | $80K-$112K |
What gets you to the top: API docs, docs-as-code (Markdown/Git), developer docs, DITA
| Level | Toronto | Vancouver | Calgary | Montreal | Ottawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry (0-3 yr) | $55K-$75K | $53K-$72K | $48K-$65K | $47K-$63K | $47K-$63K |
| Mid (3-7 yr) | $78K-$110K | $75K-$105K | $68K-$92K | $65K-$90K | $63K-$88K |
| Senior (7+ yr) | $115K-$160K | $108K-$152K | $92K-$130K | $88K-$125K | $85K-$122K |
What gets you to the top: End-to-end product thinking, design system ownership, prototyping in code
| Level | Toronto | Vancouver | Calgary | Montreal | Ottawa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry (0-3 yr) | $60K-$80K | $58K-$78K | $55K-$72K | $52K-$68K | $52K-$68K |
| Mid (3-7 yr) | $85K-$115K | $80K-$110K | $75K-$100K | $70K-$95K | $68K-$92K |
| Senior (7+ yr) | $120K-$160K | $115K-$150K | $105K-$140K | $95K-$130K | $92K-$125K |
What gets you to the top: $1M+ quota attainment, enterprise deals ($100K+ ACV), MEDDIC/Challenger
Find your role and city
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Check the "What Gets You to the Top" column
These are the specific skills, certifications, and experiences that push you from mid-range to top-of-range.
Use these numbers in your next negotiation
When a recruiter asks for your salary expectations, anchor at the 75th percentile and justify it with your experience.
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All ranges represent 25th to 75th percentile. Data compiled April 2026.
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