Median salary
$117,812
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$83.6k – $174.1k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
36.8%
7 of 19 roles
Live roles
19
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
Software Engineer - C++
Software Engineer, C++, Level 5 (Fixed Term)
Senior Software Developer (C++)
Contract Staff Software Engineer - Performance Graphics (C++,Rust, WebGL)
[C] Salesforce Engineer / Developer
Programmer - C++ / C#
Software Developer - C++ (Co-op)
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Figma
|
$264,500 | 1 |
|
Snap Inc.
|
$216,000 | 1 |
|
Autodesk
|
$132,150 | 1 |
|
Mozilla
|
$117,812 | 1 |
|
Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment
|
$110,000 | 1 |
|
Smoking Gun Interactive
|
$57,102 | 1 |
|
Apera AI Inc
|
$34,914 | 1 |
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How much do C / C++ roles in Canada pay?
The median salary for C / C++ roles in Canada is $117,812 per year. Most pay falls between $83,551 (25th percentile) and $174,075 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $48,227 to $235,400.
These figures are computed live from 19 active C / C++ roles in Canada on JobsRadar, of which 7 (36.8%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid C / C++ roles in Canada include Figma, Snap Inc., Autodesk and Mozilla.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average C / C++ salary in Canada?
- The median is $117,812 per year, with most pay between $83,551 and $174,075 (25th–75th percentile), based on 7 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the C / C++ salary range in Canada?
- Pay ranges from about $48,227 to $235,400 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $117,812. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.