▲20%
C$55,000
Avg. Base Salary (CAD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (CAD)
25%
CA$51k
MEDIAN
CA$55k
75%
CA$75k
The average salary for an Applications Programmer is C$55,000 in 2025
Base Salary
C$51k - C$75k
Bonus
C$0 - C$3k
Total Pay
C$52k - C$70k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Applications Programmers?
What Do Applications Programmers Do?
Applications Programmer Tasks
- Work with designers and content producers.
- Write, modify, and debug software for client applications.
- Write code to create single-threaded or user interface event driven applications, either stand-alone and those which access servers or services.
- Use source debuggers and visual development environments.
- Test and document software for client applications.
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Common Health Benefits for a Applications Programmer
Medical
40%
Dental
40%
Vision
40%
None
60%
Gender Breakdown for Applications Programmers
Male
100.0%
This data is based on 4 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Applications Programmers
What is the highest pay for Applications Programmers?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for an Applications Programmer is CA$NaN / year
What is the lowest pay for Applications Programmers?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for an Applications Programmer is CA$NaN / year
How can Applications Programmers increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as an Applications Programmer is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are an Applications Programmer that oversees more junior Applications Programmers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.