Startup Salaries in Canada

Startups in Canada 🇨🇦 pay a median salary of $91,059 per year. Based on 37,835 job postings with disclosed salaries from the last 12 months, most offers fall between $57,929 and $155,451, with an average of $98,431.

95th Percentile

$155,451

Average

$98,431

Range

$57,929 - $155,451

Sample Size

37,835

Last updated August 2026 · Data from real startup job postings · How we calculate salaries ·

Monthly Compensation Trends in Canada

Track how startup compensation in Canada has evolved over time. This chart shows the 95th percentile salary trends, giving you insight into competitive compensation packages in the Canada startup ecosystem.

Salary Statistics by Role in Canada

Looking at the data, Head of Human Resources roles command the highest compensation packages, with salaries reaching up to $276,333 per year. On the other end of the spectrum, Backend Engineer positions typically offer around $168,906 annually.

Role	Salary
Head of Human Resources	$276,333
Director	$232,269
Account Executive	$227,050
Engineering Manager	$215,093
Staff Software Engineer	$213,241
Senior Engineer	$206,322
Product Manager	$201,777
Data Engineer	$194,898
Software Engineer	$193,318
Senior Project Manager	$191,500
Account Manager	$189,947
Data Scientist	$185,000
Scientist	$183,439
Architect	$183,159
Senior Software Engineer	$180,538
Senior Back-end Software Engineer	$177,899
Manager	$175,483
Product Designer	$172,373
Platform Engineer	$171,546
Backend Engineer	$168,906