# Toronto Tech Salary Guide 2025
Toronto's tech market continues to mature, with compensation becoming increasingly competitive with US markets—especially for senior roles. Here's what we're seeing across key disciplines.
## Engineering
**Software Engineer (3-5 years)** - Toronto: $130,000 - $170,000 CAD - Remote (US company): $150,000 - $200,000 USD
**Senior/Staff Engineer** - Toronto: $170,000 - $220,000 CAD - Remote (US company): $200,000 - $280,000 USD
**Engineering Manager** - Toronto: $180,000 - $230,000 CAD
## Product
**Product Manager** - Toronto: $120,000 - $160,000 CAD
**Senior PM** - Toronto: $150,000 - $190,000 CAD
**Director/VP Product** - Toronto: $200,000 - $280,000 CAD
## Design
**Product Designer** - Toronto: $100,000 - $140,000 CAD
**Senior Product Designer** - Toronto: $130,000 - $165,000 CAD
**Head of Design** - Toronto: $180,000 - $240,000 CAD
## Data
**Data Scientist** - Toronto: $120,000 - $160,000 CAD
**Senior Data Scientist** - Toronto: $150,000 - $190,000 CAD
**ML Engineer** - Toronto: $140,000 - $200,000 CAD
## Key Trends
1. **Remote premiums persist**: Engineers at US companies with remote flexibility often earn 30-50% more than Toronto-based equivalents.
2. **Equity matters more**: Early-stage startups are offering larger equity packages to compete on total compensation.
3. **Specialization pays**: Deep expertise in AI/ML, platform engineering, or growth design commands premium salaries.
4. **Experience inflation**: The bar for "senior" roles has risen. Many companies now expect 5-7 years for senior titles.
*Data based on Stem Connect placements and market research, January 2025.*