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 December 3, 2024.

Hourly wages by community/area
Community/Area	Low ($/hour)	Median ($/hour)	High ($/hour)	Note
Canada	28.75	46.15	69.71	Note Note Reference period: 2022-2023 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Newfoundland and Labrador	28.21	43.13	68.75	Note Note Reference period: 2022-2023 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Avalon Peninsula Region	27.18	40.11	62.50	Note Note Reference period: 2022-2023 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	24.04	32.31	55.46	Note Note Reference period: 2022-2023 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Nova Scotia	24.62	38.46	62.50	Note Note Reference period: 2022-2023 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Annapolis Valley Region	24.62	38.46	62.50	Note Note Reference period: 2022-2023 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Cape Breton Region	27.97	37.83	51.26	Note Note Reference period: 2023 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	27.40	38.46	57.69	Note Note Reference period: 2022-2023 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
North Shore Region	29.17	39.59	56.11	Note Note Reference period: 2023 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	28.75	40.00	76.92	Note Note Reference period: 2022-2023 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	29.20	39.02	54.19	Note Note Reference period: 2023 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	40.00	76.92	Note Note Reference period: 2022-2023 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Moncton–Richibucto Region	28.75	40.00	76.92	Note Note Reference period: 2022-2023 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Saint John–St. Stephen Region	28.75	40.00	76.92	Note Note Reference period: 2022-2023 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Quebec	26.44	46.15	64.10	Note Note Reference period: 2022-2023 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	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.
Capitale-Nationale Region	29.74	45.67	61.54	Note Note Reference period: 2022-2023 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Centre-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.
Chaudière-Appalaches Region	30.00	41.03	53.85	Note Note Reference period: 2022-2023 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
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	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.
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	26.44	46.15	64.10	Note Note Reference period: 2022-2023 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Laurentides Region	26.44	46.15	64.10	Note Note Reference period: 2022-2023 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Laval Region	25.00	44.10	55.77	Note Note Reference period: 2022-2023 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Mauricie 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.
Montréal Region	26.44	46.15	64.10	Note Note Reference period: 2022-2023 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Montérégie Region	26.44	46.15	64.10	Note Note Reference period: 2022-2023 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
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	32.31	42.86	53.00	Note Note Reference period: 2022-2023 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
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	28.85	46.77	72.12	Note Note Reference period: 2022-2023 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Hamilton–Niagara Peninsula Region	25.20	43.58	63.26	Note Note Reference period: 2022-2023 Source: Employment Insurance Survey Data
Kingston–Pembroke 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.
Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region	31.47	48.08	79.49	Note Note Reference period: 2022-2023 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
London Region	25.00	41.80	64.10	Note Note Reference period: 2022-2023 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Muskoka–Kawarthas 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.
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	31.25	46.30	62.27	Note Note Reference period: 2022-2023 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Stratford–Bruce Peninsula Region	28.85	46.77	72.12	Note Note Reference period: 2022-2023 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Toronto Region	29.00	47.60	76.92	Note Note Reference period: 2022-2023 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Windsor-Sarnia Region	26.10	40.00	50.41	Note Note Reference period: 2022-2023 Source: Employment Insurance Survey Data
Manitoba	25.00	40.00	62.76	Note Note Reference period: 2022-2023 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	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.
Southeast 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.
Southwest 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.
Winnipeg Region	27.50	40.87	62.76	Note Note Reference period: 2022-2023 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Saskatchewan	26.44	43.27	57.69	Note Note Reference period: 2022-2023 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	26.44	43.27	57.69	Note Note Reference period: 2022-2023 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Saskatoon–Biggar Region	26.44	43.27	57.00	Note Note Reference period: 2022-2023 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	30.00	45.88	67.14	Note Note Reference period: 2022-2023 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	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.
Calgary Region	33.65	47.16	66.67	Note Note Reference period: 2022-2023 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	24.33	41.68	61.32	Note Note Reference period: 2021 Source: 2021 Census – Statistics Canada
Lethbridge–Medicine Hat 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.
Red Deer Region	30.00	45.88	67.14	Note Note Reference period: 2022-2023 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
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	30.29	48.08	81.73	Note Note Reference period: 2022-2023 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	30.29	48.08	81.73	Note Note Reference period: 2022-2023 Source: Labour Force Survey - Statistics Canada
Lower Mainland–Southwest Region	31.00	48.08	84.13	Note Note Reference period: 2022-2023 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	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.
Vancouver Island and Coast Region	30.29	45.00	55.00	Note Note Reference period: 2022-2023 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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Date modified:: 2025-01-28