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Applications Programming Director Salaries in Canada

• What is the average Applications Programming Director salary in Canada?
  How much does an Applications Programming Director in Canada make? The median annual Applications Programming Director salary in Canada is C$193,419, as of August 26, 2026, with a range usually between C$176,279-C$214,970 not including bonus and benefit information and other factors that impact base pay. However, the salary for someone with the title Applications Programming Director may vary depending on a number of factors including industry, company size, location, years of experience and level of education. Our team of Certified Compensation Professionals has analyzed survey data collected from thousands of HR departments at companies of all sizes and industries to present this range of annual salaries for people with the job title Applications Programming Director in Canada.

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  This chart describes the expected percentage of people who perform the job of Applications Programming Director in , that make less than that salary. For example 50% of the people who perform the job of Applications Programming Director in are expected to make less than the median.
  Source: HR Reported data as of August 26, 2026

• Job Description for Applications Programming Director
  Directs all activities and develops policies and procedures related to the design, analysis, testing, coding, and implementation of applications. Enhances operations by establishing metrics, analyzing processes, and implementing standard methodologies, tools, and best practices to ensure high-quality deliverables. Oversees review of development proposals, projects, timelines, resources, and costs. Develops feedback processes for peer reviews, code reviews, and design reviews. Establishes a performance culture by incorporating individual and team coaching and mentoring to achieve excellence. May develop and manage outsourcing budgets, vendor relationships, or off-shore resources. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to senior management. Manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. View full job description

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• Categories that include Applications Programming Director
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  • IT - Computers, Software

• Applications Programming Director Salaries by Province in Canada
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  • Newfoundland and Labrador
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