What is the average pay rate for a AI Engineer in Canada?

The median salary for a AI Engineer in Canada is C$127,500 per year as of October 2026.

What skills are most in demand for AI Engineer roles?

The top skills required for AI Engineer positions include various technical skills.

AI Engineer Salary & Pay Rates in Canada

Market analysis based on live job data.

C$127,500 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert

C$91,000 C$127,500 C$235,780

Verified October 2026 Moderate Sample (23 postings) 📊 Multi-Source Blend

The median salary and typical pay rates for a AI Engineer in Canada is C$127,500 per year as of October 2026, based on 31 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at C$91,000, while senior specialists can earn up to C$235,780. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately C$1,290 per day.

Salary Trend

Salary distribution trend for jobs in Canada citing AI Engineer.

📊 Salary Histogram

Salary distribution for jobs citing AI Engineer over the last 6 months in Canada.

📊 Market Demand

Number of live job vacancies over time for AI Engineer in Canada.

Historical Market Data

Metric	2026	Same Period 2025	Same Period 2024
Rank	17	-	-
Rank change year-on-year	-	-	-
Permanent jobs citing AI Engineer	31	0	0
Number of salaries quoted	23	0	0
Entry Level	C$91,000
Junior	C$130,000
Median Salary	C$127,500
Median salary change vs last year	-	-	-
Senior	C$150,800
Expert / Top Earners	C$235,780