What is the average salary for a software engineer in Alberta?

The median salary for software engineers and designers in Alberta is $62,400 per year, with most postings between $57,870 and $85,540 (2026-05). 3 of the 42 current Software Engineer postings in Alberta on Jobily state a salary.

What is the NOC code for software engineer?

The NOC 2021 code for software engineer is 21231 (Software engineers and designers). This is the code used for Express Entry, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), and Job Bank.

Alberta · NOC 21231

Software Engineer Jobs in Alberta — 2026

42 software engineer jobs posted in Alberta in the last four weeks, with salary benchmarks, licensing notes and the employers hiring most.

Jobs available: 42
Median salary: $62,400
NOC code: 21231

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About software engineer work in Alberta

Salary range

Postings for software engineers and designers in Alberta run from about $57,870 at the 25th percentile to $85,540 at the 75th, with a median of $62,400 per year (2026-05, 7 postings).

$33,280median $62,400$124,000

NOC code

21231 — Software engineers and designers. This is the code you enter for Express Entry, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), and Job Bank.

Licensing and qualifications

No licence is needed to write software, but the title "engineer" is protected by the provincial engineering regulators; some employers post the same role as "software developer" for that reason.

What employers ask for: A degree in computer science, software engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience, plus demonstrated work in one or more production languages and frameworks.

LMIA and immigration

None of the current software engineer postings in Alberta are flagged LMIA-eligible. Newcomers can also look at the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) and the LMIA employer list.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average salary for a software engineer in Alberta?: The median salary for software engineers and designers in Alberta is $62,400 per year, with most postings between $57,870 and $85,540 (2026-05). 3 of the 42 current Software Engineer postings in Alberta on Jobily state a salary.
Do I need a Canadian licence to work as a software engineer in Alberta?: No licence is needed to write software, but the title "engineer" is protected by the provincial engineering regulators; some employers post the same role as "software developer" for that reason.
What is the NOC code for software engineer?: The NOC 2021 code for software engineer is 21231 (Software engineers and designers). This is the code used for Express Entry, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), and Job Bank.