What is the average salary for a software developer in Ontario?

The median salary for software developers and programmers in Ontario is $120,000 per year, with most postings between $99,216 and $137,940 (2026-05). 111 of the 322 current Software Developer postings in Ontario on Jobily state a salary.

What is the NOC code for software developer?

The NOC 2021 code for software developer is 21232 (Software developers and programmers). This is the code used for Express Entry, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), and Job Bank.

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Software Developer Jobs in Ontario — 2026

322 software developer jobs posted in Ontario in the last four weeks, with salary benchmarks, licensing notes and the employers hiring most.

Jobs available: 322
Median salary: $120,000
NOC code: 21232

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About software developer work in Ontario

Salary range

Postings for software developers and programmers in Ontario run from about $99,216 at the 25th percentile to $137,940 at the 75th, with a median of $120,000 per year (2026-05, 114 postings).

$38,480median $120,000$228,800

NOC code

21232 — Software developers and programmers. This is the code you enter for Express Entry, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), and Job Bank.

Licensing and qualifications

No licence or registration is required. Employers hire on portfolio, experience and technical interviews.

What employers ask for: A post-secondary credential in computer science or a related field, or an equivalent portfolio, plus hands-on experience with the stack named in the posting.

LMIA and immigration

None of the current software developer postings in Ontario are flagged LMIA-eligible. Newcomers can also look at the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) and the LMIA employer list.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average salary for a software developer in Ontario?: The median salary for software developers and programmers in Ontario is $120,000 per year, with most postings between $99,216 and $137,940 (2026-05). 111 of the 322 current Software Developer postings in Ontario on Jobily state a salary.
Do I need a Canadian licence to work as a software developer in Ontario?: No. No licence or registration is required. Employers hire on portfolio, experience and technical interviews.
What is the NOC code for software developer?: The NOC 2021 code for software developer is 21232 (Software developers and programmers). This is the code used for Express Entry, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), and Job Bank.