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Mid-Level Software Engineer Salary in Toronto (2026)

Updated June 20266 min readSources: BLS OES 2024, Levels.fyi 2024, JFR job feed

Mid-Level Software Engineers in Toronto earn a median base salary of $137K per year, based on 5,000 verified data points. This guide covers salary ranges, total comp, and negotiation tactics specific to the mid-level level in 2026.

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Verified — 2026 · Mid-Level Level
Software Engineer · Toronto
0% YoY
25th Percentile
$110K
Walk-away floor
Median (50th)
$137K
Market midpoint
75th Percentile
$173K
Realistic ceiling
Sources: BLS OES 2024, Levels.fyi 2024, JFR job feed·Sample: 5,000 data points

Software Engineer salary by level in Toronto

See how mid-level-level pay compares to other seniority bands for the same role and location.

LevelApprox. Median Base
Junior$96K
Mid-LevelThis guide$137K
Senior$184K
Staff$225K
Principal$259K

* Figures are approximate estimates relative to the mid-level-level verified data above.

What does a Mid-Level Software Engineer earn in Toronto in 2026?

The median base salary for a Mid-Level Software Engineer in Toronto is $137K per year, with the 25th–75th percentile range spanning $110K$173K. Total annual compensation — including bonuses and equity — typically reaches $165K at the median for mid-level-level engineers.

At the mid-level level, engineers are working independently and delivering end-to-end features. Compensation has moved meaningfully above junior levels, and further progression to senior typically comes within 2–4 years for high performers.

To negotiate effectively, open at $159K — the 65th percentile for this level and location — which gives you room to settle above median while appearing reasonable. Know your walk-away floor: $110K.

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Top-paying companies for Mid-Level Software Engineers in Toronto

CompanyMedian Base
Google$185K
Meta$180K
Apple$175K
Microsoft$168K
Amazon$165K
Netflix$310K
Stripe$188K
Airbnb$182K

Skills that pay more at the mid-level level

LLM / GenAI
+32%
Solidity / Web3
+28%
Go (Golang)
+15%
TypeScript
+7%

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