21232 economic 2025-2027
Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie Limited
Canada Moderate
Software developers and programmers in Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie
Salary Information
Wage data for this region
Entry-level
$32.31
/hr
Typical
$48.35
/hr
Experienced
$86.54
/hr
Average: $56.13/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 Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of some positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
Here are some key facts about software developers and programmers in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:
- Approximately 9,970 people work in this occupation.
- Software developers and programmers mainly work in the following sectors:
- Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 54%
- Information, cultural, arts, entertainment and recreation services (NAICS 51, 71): 18%
- Finance, insurance and Real estate and rental and leasing (NAICS 52-53): 8%