Java Programmer Salaries

How much does a Java Programmer make in Canada?

Total pay range
CA$56K - CA$83K/yr
CA$68K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
CA$56K - CA$83K/yrBase pay
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Last updated Jun 7, 202621 Salaries Submitted
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Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base Additional pay
Java Programmer
4-6 years
CA$79K - CA$91K/yr
Montreal, QC
CA$79K - CA$91K/yr
Java Programmer
4-6 years
CA$83K - CA$97K/yr
Calgary, AB
CA$83K - CA$97K/yr
Java Programmer
1-3 years
CA$93K - CA$107K/yr
Montreal, QC
CA$93K - CA$107K/yr
Java Programmer
10-14 years
CA$102K - CA$118K/yr
Edmonton, AB
CA$102K - CA$118K/yr
Java Programmer
4-6 years
CA$62K - CA$72K/yr
Montreal, QC
CA$62K - CA$72K/yr
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Java Programmer
7-9 years
CA$66K - CA$77K/yr
Montreal, QC
CA$66K - CA$77K/yr
Java Programmer
10-14 years
CA$69K - CA$81K/yr
Ottawa, ON
CA$69K - CA$81K/yr
Java Programmer
0-1 year
CA$88K - CA$102K/yr
Toronto, ON
CA$88K - CA$102K/yr
Java Programmer
4-6 years
CA$63K - CA$73K/yr
Toronto, ON
CA$63K - CA$73K/yr
Java Programmer
4-6 years
CA$72K - CA$84K/yr
Montreal, QC
CA$72K - CA$84K/yr

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Frequently asked questions about Java Programmer salaries

The average salary for a Java Programmer is CA$68,014 per year or CA$33 per hour in Canada, which is 44% lower than the national average. Top earners have reported making up to CA$98,718 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in Canada is between CA$55,900 (25th percentile) and CA$82,754 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 21 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Java Programmer employees in Canada as of June 2026.
The highest salary for a Java Programmer in Canada is CA$82,754 per year, CA$6,896 per month or CA$40 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Java Programmer in Canada is CA$55,900 per year, CA$4,658 per month or CA$27 per hour.
The salary trajectory of a Java Programmer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at CA$104,350 per year (estimate) and goes up to CA$373,744 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.