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Performance Test Engineer salary in Montreal, Canada

A mid-level Performance Test Engineer in Montreal earns a median of C$160k a year gross ($120k), from C$130k at p10 to C$200k at p90. Montreal pays 0.95× the Canada median and 20% below the US median of $150k. About 1.8 million people live in Montreal.

Estimate · gross / year
C$160kmedian · mid-level · $120k
p10 C$130kp90 C$200k
Rank 5 of 11City factor 0.95×
Pay by level

Performance Test Engineer pay by level in Montreal

Gross annual pay in CAD. Junior C$120k, lead C$260k. The bar spans p10 to p90 with the median marked.

Levelp10Medianp90RangeMedian (USD)
JuniorC$100kC$120kC$150k$90k
Mid-levelC$130kC$160kC$200k$120k
SeniorC$170kC$210kC$260k$160k
LeadC$210kC$260kC$310k$190k

Estimates from posted pay ranges, base pay only: the Canada median (C$170k) times a 0.95 city factor. Methodology.

Take-home

From gross to take-home in Montreal

Employers in Canada usually quote annual base salary, hourly for contract roles.

C$160kgross median / year
C$110k–C$120ktake-home / year (70-76%)
C$13kgross / month
C$77gross / hour, 40 h week

A generic estimate for a single mid-level earner, not tax advice.

Other cities

Performance Test Engineer pay in other Canada cities

Canada overview
CityPay factorp10Medianp90
Toronto1.06×C$150kC$180kC$220k
Vancouver1.04×C$140kC$180kC$220k
Ottawa0.97×C$140kC$160kC$200k
Calgary0.96×C$130kC$160kC$200k
Waterloo0.94×C$130kC$160kC$190k
Edmonton0.90×C$130kC$150kC$190k
Winnipeg0.90×C$130kC$150kC$190k
Halifax0.88×C$120kC$150kC$180k
FAQ

Performance Test Engineer salary in Montreal: FAQ

What is the average Performance Test Engineer salary in Montreal?

The median gross salary for a mid-level Performance Test Engineer in Montreal is C$160k a year ($120k). The p10 is C$130k and the p90 is C$200k. This is an estimate from posted pay ranges, scaled to Montreal with a city factor of 0.95.

How much does a senior Performance Test Engineer make in Montreal?

A senior Performance Test Engineer in Montreal earns a median of C$210k ($160k), with a range of C$170k to C$260k. Leads reach C$260k and juniors start near C$120k.

What is an entry-level Performance Test Engineer salary in Montreal?

A junior Performance Test Engineer in Montreal earns about C$120k a year ($90k), between C$100k and C$150k. Pay rises to C$160k at mid-level.

Is Montreal a good-paying city for Performance Test Engineers in Canada?

Montreal ranks 5th of 11 tracked Canada cities for this role, at 0.95x the national median of C$170k. It pays close to or below the national median.

What is the take-home pay for a Performance Test Engineer in Montreal?

Roughly 70-76% of gross stays after income tax and social contributions for a single mid-level earner: about C$110k to C$120k a year, or C$9,500 a month. This is not tax advice.

What is the hourly rate for a Performance Test Engineer in Montreal?

A C$160k gross salary equals about C$77 an hour on a 40-hour week (C$13k a month gross). Contractors typically quote 20-35% above this to cover leave and benefits.

All figures are gross estimates, not offers or advice.

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