Principal engineer: Average Salary in Canada, 2026
Find out what the average Principal engineer salary is
Salary rate
How much does a Principal engineer make in Canada?
$120,668/ Annual
Based on 10000 salaries
Based on 10000 salaries
The average Principal engineer in Canada is $120,668 per year or $61.88 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $92,500 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $147,767 per year.
Median$120,668
Low$92,500
High$147,767
Principal engineer: Average Salary in Canada
Ontario$118,541
British Columbia$117,824
Alberta$113,325
Northwest Territories$110,487
Nunavut$105,291
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