Salary Benchmarks
2026 compensation data, verified.
Cross-checked against six source datasets for HR, Technology and Finance roles across Ontario. Use it to benchmark offers, plan budgets, and negotiate fairly.
16
roles benchmarked
6
source datasets cross-checked
3
regional adjustments modelled
01 The tables
What Ontario pays in 2026.
| Role | P25 | Median | P75 | Simcoe median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HR Coordinator | $48,000 | $58,000 | $68,000 | $53,900 |
| HR Generalist | $62,000 | $75,000 | $92,000 | $69,800 |
| HR Manager | $90,000 | $115,000 | $140,000 | $107,000 |
| Director, People & Culture | $140,000 | $172,000 | $210,000 | $160,000 |
| VP People | $175,000 | $220,000 | $275,000 | $204,600 |
| Junior Developer | $52,000 | $65,000 | $78,000 | $62,400 |
| Intermediate Developer | $78,000 | $95,000 | $118,000 | $91,200 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $115,000 | $140,000 | $170,000 | $134,400 |
| Data Engineer | $105,000 | $130,000 | $162,000 | $124,800 |
| Engineering Manager | $145,000 | $178,000 | $215,000 | $170,900 |
| Accountant (CPA I) | $52,000 | $68,000 | $85,000 | $63,200 |
| Senior Accountant | $72,000 | $90,000 | $112,000 | $83,700 |
| Manager, Accounting | $95,000 | $125,000 | $155,000 | $116,300 |
| FP&A Manager | $135,000 | $158,814 | $195,000 | $147,700 |
| Controller | $180,000 | $236,000 | $280,000 | $219,500 |
| CFO (mid-market) | $200,000 | $260-300k | $380,000+ | $260,400 |
Simcoe median applies a −7% regional adjustment to HR and Finance roles and −4% to Technology roles, reflecting the Barrie/Orillia corridor cost differential versus Greater Toronto.
02 The calculator
What a hire really costs you.
Base salary is only part of the picture. Add statutory contributions, benefits, and regional adjustments to see the fully-loaded employer cost.
CPP 5.95% and EI 1.63% are statutory (2026 rates) and cannot be adjusted.
Fully-loaded employer cost
$129,080
1.29x base salary
03 The commute question
A Barrie offer can beat a Toronto one.
Factor in lower rent, no GO pass, and reduced childcare costs. At most salary levels, candidates moving to Simcoe County come out ahead on take-home after housing.
$75k gross
+$1,600
monthly take-home advantage
$100k gross
+$2,200
monthly take-home advantage
$150k gross
+$2,700
monthly take-home advantage
Based on average one-bedroom rent difference between Toronto ($2,600) and Barrie ($1,950), net of GO Transit monthly pass ($281).
04 Market context
What changed in January 2026.
Ontario Pay Transparency Act
Effective January 1 2026, all public job postings in Ontario must include a salary range. Employers who benchmark proactively set credible ranges on day one and avoid last-minute scrambles.
Where wages are moving
Technology median salaries rose 4.2% YoY, driven by AI-adjacent roles. HR and Finance stayed flat or grew 1-2%. Regional differentials narrowed slightly as remote-first policies pushed demand into secondary markets.
05 The full report
Take the whole dataset.
Sixteen roles, three verticals, percentile bands and Simcoe adjustments in one downloadable PDF. Updated quarterly.
Last updated: 15 January 2026
Sources & method
Regional adjustments modelled using Census subdivision median household income ratios (Barrie CMA vs Toronto CMA). Percentile bands are base-salary only; total compensation including bonus, equity, and benefits typically adds 15-30% for management roles.