Computer Engineer Salary in Canada | By Province

In Canada, the median wage for computer engineers is $52.50/hr.

Computer Engineers in Canada: job prospects, employment requirements, licensing.

In Canada, computer engineers are classified under NOC 21311 as computer engineers (except software engineers and designers), research, plan, design, develop, modify, evaluate and integrate computer and telecommunications hardware, equipment, networks and related systems. Approximately 32,500 people worked in this occupation in 2023, with 32 percent aged 50 and over. Job prospects are balanced nationally through 2033, with about 15,400 projected job openings relatively similar to the expected number of job seekers, supported by demand in technology infrastructure, telecommunications, hardware development and replacement needs.

Median hourly wages stand at about 52.50 Canadian dollars nationally, with typical ranges from 32.05 to 78.85 dollars per hour depending on experience, location, sector and specialization. Most positions require a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering or a related discipline, often with professional engineering licensure (P.Eng.) and relevant experience, and work conditions generally involve full-time office or laboratory roles in technology companies, telecommunications firms, government and consulting settings that may include project deadlines, occasional overtime and collaborative problem-solving environments.

Licensing

Computer engineers may be regulated in the province or territory you wish to settle in. Contact the regulatory authority and/or apprenticeship office in that province or territory.

COMPUTER HARDWARE ENGINEER (NOC 21311)
2025	Wages/hr
Community/Area	Low	Median	High
Canada	32.05	52.50	78.85
Newfoundland and Labrador	30.00	44.86	68.75
Prince Edward Island	28.72	48.33	65.14
Nova Scotia	30.00	47.12	73.08
New Brunswick	40.02	51.44	71.79
Quebec	32.00	54.95	74.00
Ontario	33.65	52.88	86.54
Manitoba	31.49	46.29	68.08
Saskatchewan	26.11	46.17	69.57
Alberta	27.52	45.68	68.06
British Columbia	36.34	54.27	81.57
Yukon Territory	N/A	N/A	N/A
Northwest Territories	N/A	N/A	N/A
Nunavut	N/A	N/A	N/A
Source: Job Bank. 2026

In 2022, computer engineers reported higher wages in Alberta

COMPUTER HARDWARE ENGINEER (NOC 21311)
2022	Wages ($/hour)
Province/Territory	Low	Median	High
Canada	25.96	46.43	65.13
Newfoundland and Labrador	29.71	35	50.48
Prince Edward Island	N/A	N/A	N/A
Nova Scotia	31.25	34.6	48.08
New Brunswick	29.71	35	50.48
Quebec	34	52.82	64.62
Ontario	25.96	40.87	57.69
Manitoba	33.65	44.91	57.69
Saskatchewan	N/A	N/A	N/A
Alberta	16.83	43	81.73
British Columbia	32.98	42	71.15
Yukon Territory	N/A	N/A	N/A
Northwest Territories	N/A	N/A	N/A
Nunavut	N/A	N/A	N/A
Source: Job Bank. 2023

In 2017, computer engineers reported higher wages in Alberta.

COMPUTER ENGINEERS (EXCEPT SOFTWARE ENGINEERS AND DESIGNERS)(NOC 2147-A)
2017	Wages ($/hr)
Province/Territory	Low	Median	High
Canada	25.64	40	60
Alberta	32.29	41.39	63.73
Ontario	26.92	38.5	60
Québec	29.81	41.54	60
Saskatchewan	25.74	42.78	59.63
British Columbia	25.48	40.5	50.61
New Brunswick	24.04	41.03	47.25
Nova Scotia	24.04	41.03	47.25
Manitoba	N/A	N/A	N/A
Newfoundland and Labrador	N/A	N/A	N/A
Northwest Territories	N/A	N/A	N/A
Nunavut	N/A	N/A	N/A
Prince Edward Island	N/A	N/A	N/A
Yukon	N/A	N/A	N/A
Source: Job Bank. September 2017*

In Canada, the median wage for computer engineers was $38.46/hr. in 2016.

In 2016, computer engineers reported higher wages in Alberta.

COMPUTER ENGINEERS (EXCEPT SOFTWARE ENGINEERS AND DESIGNERS) (NOC 2147-A)
2016	Wages ($/hr)
Province/Territory	Low	Median	High
Canada	25	38.46	59.62
Alberta	32.29	41.39	63.73
Ontario	25	38.46	60
Saskatchewan	25.74	42.78	59.63
Québec	24.04	37.36	57.69
Manitoba	23.95	35.91	51
British Columbia	25.48	40.5	50.61
New Brunswick	23.17	41.03	48.08
Nova Scotia	23.17	41.03	48.08
Newfoundland and Labrador	N/A	N/A	N/A
Northwest Territories	N/A	N/A	N/A
Nunavut	N/A	N/A	N/A
Prince Edward Island	N/A	N/A	N/A
Yukon	N/A	N/A	N/A
Source: Job Bank. November 2016*

*Wages are reviewed and updated on the Job Bank Web site on an annual basis.

COMPUTER ENGINEER SALARY IN CANADA (2017)

COMPUTER ENGINEER SALARY IN CANADA (2016)