Software Engineer Salary in Ottawa (2026)
Is $102,600/year enough to live in Ottawa?
$102,600→$72,302 net·$6,025/month
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Job Openings
1,220
estimated
Growth Rate
15.3%
annually
Cost of Living in Ottawa
Housing Costs
Average Home Price:$650,000
1-Bedroom Rent:$1,650/month
2-Bedroom Rent:$2,100/month
Property Tax Rate:1.14%
City Overview
Cost of Living Index:108 (avg: 100)
Average City Income:$58,000
Unemployment Rate:4.8%
Population:1017k
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