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Software Systems Development Senior Manager Salaries in Canada

• What is the average Software Systems Development Senior Manager salary in Canada?
  How much does a Software Systems Development Senior Manager in Canada make? The median annual Software Systems Development Senior Manager salary in Canada is C$173,542, as of August 26, 2026, with a range usually between C$157,673-C$193,942 not including bonus and benefit information and other factors that impact base pay. However, the salary for someone with the title Software Systems Development Senior Manager 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 Senior Manager in Canada.

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

• Job Description for Software Systems Development Senior Manager
  Leads and manages 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 and monitors 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 a director. Typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. View full job description

• Similar Job titles to Software Systems Development Senior Manager
  • Software Systems Developer I
  • Software Systems Developer II
  • Software Systems Developer III
  • Software Systems Developer IV
  • Software Systems Developer V
  • Software Systems Development Director
  • Software Systems Development Manager
  • Software Systems Development Supervisor

• Level of Education
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  • Software Systems Development Senior Manager Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

• Industries that include Software Systems Development Senior Manager
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• Categories that include Software Systems Development Senior Manager
  • IT - Manager
  • Engineering
  • IT - All
  • IT - Computers, Software

• Software Systems Development Senior Manager Salaries by Province in Canada
  • Alberta
  • British Columbia
  • Manitoba
  • New Brunswick
  • Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Nova Scotia
  • Northwest Territories
  • Nunavut
  • Ontario
  • Prince Edward Island
  • Quebec
  • Saskatchewan
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