Software Systems Development Director Salaries in Canada
Alternate Job Titles: Software Operating Systems Development Director, Systems Applications Development Director
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How much does a Software Systems Development Director in Canada make? The median annual Software Systems Development Director salary in Canada is C$206,213, as of February 01, 2026, with a range usually between C$187,824-C$236,037 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 Canada.
This chart describes the expected percentage of people who perform the job of Software Systems Development Director that make less than that annual salary. For example the median expected annual pay for a typical Software Systems Development Director in Canada is C$206,213, so 50% of the people who perform the job of Software Systems Development Director in Canada are expected to make less than C$206,213.
Source: HR Reported data as of February 01, 2026
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This chart describes the expected percentage of people who perform the job of Software Systems Development Director in , that make less than that salary. For example 50% of the people who perform the job of Software Systems Development Director in are expected to make less than the median.
Source: HR Reported data as of February 01, 2026
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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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