Software Tester Salary in Canada

$61,413
per year
per hour
$29.52
per hour
per year

Software Tester - Average Salary

The average salary for a Software Tester is $61,413 per year ($29.52 per hour), which is $4,358 (-7%) lower than the average Canadian salary.
A Software Tester can expect an average starting salary of $41,661. The highest salaries can exceed $131,972.
$41,661
Low
$61,413
Average
$131,972
High
$20.02
Low
$29.52
Average
$63.44
High

Software Tester Salary Range

Low
$41,661
Average
$61,413
Senior
$96,626
High
$131,972
Low
$20.02
Average
$29.52
Senior
$46.45
High
$63.44
Among QA Software Testers in Canada, QA Junior Testers tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced and highly skilled professionals like Senior Test Engineers enjoy the highest salaries.

Software Tester - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Senior Software Tester$96K/year
+57% 
Junior Software Tester$50K/year
 -18%

Software Tester - Pay by Experience Level

An Entry Level Software Tester with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average salary of $48,323 gross per year. A mid career Software Tester with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $60,906, while a Senior Software Tester with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $96,626. QA Software Testers with more than 20 years of experience earn $124,713 on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Software Tester

Late Career▲ +103%
Senior▲ +57%
Average Salary$61,413/year
Mid Career▼ -1%
Entry Level▼ -21%

Gender Breakdown

Female
4%
Male
96%

Software Tester - Jobs by Location

Software Tester - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Software Tester jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months.
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Software Tester

How much does a Software Tester make in Canada?
A Software Tester in Canada earns an average of $61,413 gross per year, which is about $29.52 gross per hour. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Software Tester updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Software Tester in Canada?
The starting salary of a Software Tester in Canada is around $41,661 gross per year. QA Junior Testers usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Software Tester in Canada?
The highest salary of a Software Tester in Canada can reach and exceed $131,972 gross per year. Senior Test Engineers usually have the highest salaries.
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