21232 economic 2025-2027
Ottawa Limited
Canada Moderate
Software developers and programmers in Ottawa
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$33.65
/hr
Typical
$50.26
/hr
Experienced
$81.25
/hr
Average: $55.24/hr
Source: Job Bank Canada. Wages may vary by region and experience.
Employment Trends Analysis
The employment outlook will be Limited for software developers and programmers (NOC 21232) in the Ottawa region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
Here are some key facts about software developers and programmers in the Ottawa region:
- Approximately 13,200 people work in this occupation.
- Software developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 53%
- Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 17%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 10%