Lead AI Developer Salary & Pay Rates in Canada

Market analysis based on live job data.

C$140,000 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert
C$114,500 C$140,000 C$247,500
Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Lead AI Developer in Canada is C$140,000 per year as of July 2026, based on 17 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at C$114,500, while senior specialists can earn up to C$247,500. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately C$1,350 per day.

Salary Trend

Salary distribution trend for jobs in Canada citing Lead AI Developer.

πŸ“ˆ Trend data for this market started recently. The chart will build up as more monthly data points are collected.

πŸ“Š Salary Histogram

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

πŸ“Š Market Demand

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

Historical Market Data

Metric 2026 Same Period 2025 Same Period 2024
Rank 39 - -
Rank change year-on-year - - -
Permanent jobs citing Lead AI Developer 17 0 0
As % of all permanent jobs in Canada 0.12% 0.11% 0.10%
Number of salaries quoted 15 0 0
Entry Level C$114,500
Junior C$118,250
Median Salary C$140,000
Median salary change vs last year - - -
Senior C$206,700
Expert / Top Earners C$247,500

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