Lead Software Engineer salary in Toronto
Employer-stated pay · updated Oct 21, 2026
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Lead Software Engineer pay in Toronto is measured from 6 postings where the employer stated pay. The best-evidenced figure is senior, where 6 postings put the middle half between CA$147,975 and CA$201,000, with a median of CA$177,000.
The one range here rests on fewer than 10 postings, so read it as a strong hint rather than a benchmark; the sample column shows exactly what backs each number.
7 lead software engineer roles are open in Toronto right now, 5 listing pay.
| Level | Market range | Median | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior | CA$147,975 – CA$201,000 | CA$177,000 | 6hint |
Entry is junior titles. Mid is mid-level and manager titles. Senior is senior titles. Lead is director, VP and above. Rows marked hint rest on fewer than 10 postings: read them as a hint, not a benchmark.
Ranges span the 25th to 75th percentile of employer-stated base pay for the level. Median is the 50th percentile. Sample is the number of postings measured.
Open lead software engineer roles in Toronto · 5 with stated pay
this job's paywhere most pay sits here, CA$160,000–CA$230,000scale CA$90,000–CA$330,000
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