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Software Systems Development Director Salaries in Calgary, AB

• What is the average Software Systems Development Director salary for Calgary, AB?
  How much does a Software Systems Development Director in Calgary, AB make? The median annual Software Systems Development Director salary in Calgary, AB is C$227,482, as of September 23, 2026, with a range usually between C$207,214-C$260,364 not including bonus and benefit information and other factors that impact base pay. However, the salary for someone with the title Software Systems Development 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 Software Systems Development Director in Calgary, AB.

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  This chart describes the expected percentage of people who perform the job of Software Systems Development Director in Calgary, AB that make less than that salary. For example 50% of the people who perform the job of Software Systems Development Director in Calgary, AB are expected to make less than the median.
  Source: HR Reported data as of September 23, 2026

• Job Description for Software Systems Development Director
  Directs and leads the team responsible for designing, testing, and maintaining software systems. Provides guidance on how to identify users' needs and gives recommendations on how to implement them successfully. Oversees the analysis, troubleshooting, and resolution of problems. Ensures programming errors are fixed, and system enhancements are coded correctly. Stays current on emerging trends and software systems development best practices. 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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