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Sales Engineer Salary in Canada

The median base salary for Sales Engineers in Canada is CA$124,055 and an OTE of CA$164,999. Data updated on 07/26/2025.

Median Base Salary
CA$124,055
Median On-Target Earnings
CA$164,999
Top Performer Earning Potential
CA$266,889
Current % that Attain Quota
68.7%
Distribution of Earnings
See how many Sales Engineers are within each earnings range for base salary and for on-target earnings
Base Salary
On-Target Earnings
Percent that Attain Quota
See the % of Sales Engineers to hit quota in the last 12 months.
Highest Paying Companies for Sales Engineers in Canada
See which companies pay their Sales Engineers the most in 2025. This list is sorted by highest OTE (on-target earnings). Data updated 07/26/2025
Company
Base Salary
Median OTE
Top Performer
CA$176,038
CA$251,483
CA$362,858
CA$163,015
CA$234,334
CA$306,717
CA$144,683
CA$204,613
CA$647,854
CA$134,680
CA$196,660
CA$263,784
CA$129,716
CA$184,596
CA$234,368
CA$128,234
CA$172,106
CA$272,870
CA$125,450
CA$164,049
CA$188,138
CA$124,055
CA$162,225
CA$210,795
CA$119,999
CA$152,948
CA$170,881
CA$109,740
CA$147,911
CA$153,915
CA$104,496
CA$144,065
CA$142,239
CA$103,733
CA$137,993
CA$173,038
CA$101,297
CA$133,895
CA$212,046
CA$96,048
CA$130,627
CA$156,337
CA$101,768
CA$126,548
CA$175,568
CA$76,597
CA$114,895
CA$304,277
CA$79,777
CA$113,967
CA$643,007
CA$106,552
CA$110,087
CA$166,232
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sales Engineer in Canada earn a median base salary of CA$124,983 and median on-target earnings of CA$173,503. Top performers can earn up to CA$266,889 annually.

It's estimated that 68.7% of Sales Engineers in Canada hit quota in the last 12 months, with an average deal size of CA$154,796.

Canada Sales Engineer salaries are 2% above the national median base salary and -1% below the US median OTE.

Sales Engineer salaries in Canada typically range from CA$101,238 to CA$148,045 for base salary, with total earnings potential ranging from CA$135,482 to CA$206,731.

A Sales Engineer bridges the gap between technical product knowledge and customer requirements. They assist Account Executives and customers in understanding product capabilities, conduct demonstrations, and help design customized solutions that address intricate client needs.

Sales Engineers typically receive a base salary plus performance-based bonuses tied to closed deals and solution adoption rates. Their compensation reflects both their technical expertise and their influence on revenue generation through solution design.

Sales Engineers can progress into roles like Senior Sales Engineer, Solutions Architect, or even Product Manager. Some move into Technical Account Management or Sales Leadership, overseeing technical sales strategies and guiding cross-functional engineering teams.