Systems Programmer

$119,449 (CAD)/yr

$57.43 (CAD)/hr

$4,969 (CAD)/yr

The average systems programmer gross salary in Canada is $119,449 or an equivalent hourly rate of $57. In addition, they earn an average bonus of $4,969. Salary estimates based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in Canada. An entry level systems programmer (1-3 years of experience) earns an average salary of $83,848. On the other end, a senior level systems programmer (8+ years of experience) earns an average salary of $134,758.

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Salary Potential

$135,472 (CAD)

13 %

Based on our compensation data, the estimated salary potential for Systems Programmer will increase 13 % over 5 years.

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Systems Programmer, the majority at 53% with bachelors.

Typical Field of Study: Computer Programming

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Job Description
Writes programs to maintain and control computer systems software, such as operating systems, networked systems, and database systems. Modifies instruction sets that determine how the network, workstations, and central processing unit of a system handles various jobs and how the unit communicates with peripheral equipment. Analyzes performance indicators, such as system's response time, number of transactions per second, and number... of programs being processed at once, to ensure that the system is operating efficiently.Read More
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