Wages for Software developers and programmers

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Occupation

computer game developer (NOC 21232)

Location

All regions across Canada

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These wages were updated on November 19, 2025.

Hourly wages by community/area
Community/Area	Low ($/hour)	Median ($/hour)	High ($/hour)	Note
Canada	30.00	48.08	76.92	Note Note Reference period: 2023-2024 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Newfoundland and Labrador	30.77	43.75	74.52	Note Note Reference period: 2023-2024 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Avalon Peninsula Region	30.00	43.75	74.52	Note Note Reference period: 2023-2024 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Notre Dame-Central-Bonavista Bay Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
South Coast–Burin Peninsula Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Prince Edward Island	26.67	38.46	53.85	Note Note Reference period: 2023-2024 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Nova Scotia	24.50	40.87	66.67	Note Note Reference period: 2023-2024 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Annapolis Valley Region	32.13	43.45	63.40	Note Note Reference period: 2024 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
Cape Breton Region	29.24	39.42	54.29	Note Note Reference period: 2024 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
Halifax Region	25.00	40.67	68.27	Note Note Reference period: 2023-2024 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
North Shore Region	30.39	41.13	59.05	Note Note Reference period: 2024 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
Southern Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
New Brunswick	28.00	45.67	74.04	Note Note Reference period: 2023-2024 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Campbellton–Miramichi Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Edmundston–Woodstock Region	30.38	40.64	59.00	Note Note Reference period: 2024 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
Fredericton–Oromocto	30.29	45.67	74.33	Note Note Reference period: 2023-2024 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Moncton–Richibucto Region	26.44	44.67	78.37	Note Note Reference period: 2023-2024 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Saint John–St. Stephen Region	27.85	43.69	73.03	Note Note Reference period: 2024 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
Quebec	29.00	45.67	68.13	Note Note Reference period: 2023-2024 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Bas-Saint-Laurent Region	29.29	42.58	63.13	Note Note Reference period: 2024 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
Capitale-Nationale Region	26.44	45.67	64.90	Note Note Reference period: 2023-2024 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Centre-du-Québec Region	29.26	43.68	58.79	Note Note Reference period: 2024 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
Chaudière-Appalaches Region	29.42	43.48	56.92	Note Note Reference period: 2024 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
Côte-Nord Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Estrie Region	26.52	43.50	68.32	Note Note Reference period: 2024 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Lanaudière Region	31.82	46.75	66.58	Note Note Reference period: 2024 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
Laurentides Region	31.34	45.74	67.97	Note Note Reference period: 2024 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
Laval Region	28.21	44.38	67.30	Note Note Reference period: 2023-2024 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Mauricie Region	31.20	41.92	59.97	Note Note Reference period: 2024 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
Montréal Region	29.00	45.67	67.31	Note Note Reference period: 2023-2024 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Montérégie Region	31.25	46.94	71.34	Note Note Reference period: 2024 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
Nord-du-Québec Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Outaouais Region	29.94	47.38	65.80	Note Note Reference period: 2024 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Ontario	30.29	48.08	77.40	Note Note Reference period: 2023-2024 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region	30.00	48.37	75.00	Note Note Reference period: 2023-2024 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Kingston–Pembroke Region	29.64	43.51	64.98	Note Note Reference period: 2024 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region	32.31	48.35	86.54	Note Note Reference period: 2023-2024 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
London Region	30.32	46.50	72.72	Note Note Reference period: 2024 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
Muskoka–Kawarthas Region	28.95	47.57	75.31	Note Note Reference period: 2024 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
Northeast Region	22.50	43.27	73.56	Note Note Reference period: 2023-2024 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Northwest Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Ottawa Region	33.65	50.26	81.25	Note Note Reference period: 2023-2024 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region	30.29	48.08	77.40	Note Note Reference period: 2023-2024 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Toronto Region	30.00	48.08	76.92	Note Note Reference period: 2023-2024 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Windsor-Sarnia Region	26.44	43.27	68.75	Note Note Reference period: 2023-2024 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Manitoba	30.00	41.03	62.02	Note Note Reference period: 2023-2024 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Interlake Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
North Central Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
North Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Parklands Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
South Central Region	29.28	39.80	55.30	Note Note Reference period: 2024 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
Southeast Region	29.49	40.45	56.80	Note Note Reference period: 2024 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
Southwest Region	29.04	41.21	57.66	Note Note Reference period: 2024 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
Winnipeg Region	30.00	41.03	57.69	Note Note Reference period: 2023-2024 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Saskatchewan	28.85	48.07	68.68	Note Note Reference period: 2023-2024 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Northern Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Prince Albert Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Regina–Moose Mountain Region	32.00	44.71	57.69	Note Note Reference period: 2023-2024 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Saskatoon–Biggar Region	26.44	48.08	68.68	Note Note Reference period: 2023-2024 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Swift Current–Moose Jaw Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Yorkton–Melville Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Alberta	29.81	48.08	76.92	Note Note Reference period: 2023-2024 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Banff–Jasper–Rocky Mountain House Region	31.32	46.64	68.69	Note Note Reference period: 2024 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
Calgary Region	26.00	48.08	76.92	Note Note Reference period: 2023-2024 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Camrose–Drumheller Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Edmonton Region	30.00	40.87	72.12	Note Note Reference period: 2023-2024 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Lethbridge–Medicine Hat Region	30.27	42.37	60.01	Note Note Reference period: 2024 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
Red Deer Region	33.67	44.25	63.96	Note Note Reference period: 2024 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
Wood Buffalo–Cold Lake Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
British Columbia	31.25	52.40	84.13	Note Note Reference period: 2023-2024 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Cariboo Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Kootenay Region	33.22	47.16	69.79	Note Note Reference period: 2024 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region	32.00	52.40	84.13	Note Note Reference period: 2023-2024 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Nechako Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
North Coast Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Northeast Region	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the provincial or territorial level.
Thompson–Okanagan Region	32.48	46.76	69.05	Note Note Reference period: 2024 Source: Small Area Estimation This wage estimate is produced using a Small Area Estimation (SAE) model developed by Statistics Canada. For more information, please refer to the wage methodology document available at Search wages - Job Bank, or contact Statistics Canada at statcan.labour-travail.statcan@statcan.gc.ca
Vancouver Island and Coast Region	28.00	51.28	79.33	Note Note Reference period: 2023-2024 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Yukon Territory	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.
Northwest Territories	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.
Nunavut	N/A	N/A	N/A	Note Note Due to data limitations, wages for this occupation cannot be published. Please refer to the wage published for this occupation at the national level.

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