Engineering Manager Salary in Toronto — What You'll Actually Make
Entry LevelCA$136,000
Mid LevelCA$178,000
Senior LevelCA$255,000
/yearAverage Monthly: CA$15,806/month
Demand:Cooling
Reality Check
TLDR
Toronto salaries are 35-45% below US equivalents in CAD terms. Many senior devs work remotely for US companies to bridge the gap.
How to Earn More
- 1.Manage managers (become a director) — the comp jump from EM to Director is 30-50%
- 2.Build expertise in engineering productivity and developer experience — it is the hot EM specialty
- 3.Get experience with M&A technical due diligence — private equity and acquirers pay premium for this skill
Top Paying Industries
Big TechFintechSaaS