IT jobs in Quebec can offer strong salaries across software engineering, software development, data science, cybersecurity, web development, networking and information systems. Quebec has a substantial technology sector, with employment opportunities in software, computer systems, telecommunications, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, video games and other technology fields.
However, there is no single "IT salary in Quebec." Pay varies considerably according to occupation, experience, education, technical specialization, employer, location and responsibilities.
The most useful way to understand IT salaries in Québec is to look at individual occupations. Official Job Bank wage data provides low, median and high hourly wage figures for specific occupations.
The table below uses Québec-wide wage data currently published by Job Bank. Most of the occupations shown use a 2023–2024 Labour Force Survey reference period; computer network technician data uses a 2024 Small Area Estimation reference period. The wage pages were updated by Job Bank in November 2025.
| IT Occupation | Low / Hour | Median / Hour | High / Hour | Approx. Median Annual* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer / Designer | $35.00 | $53.60 | $86.54 | $111,488 |
| Cybersecurity Specialist | $30.67 | $49.23 | $71.43 | $102,398 |
| Data Scientist | $31.73 | $46.00 | $64.84 | $95,680 |
| Software Developer / Programmer | $29.00 | $45.67 | $68.13 | $94,994 |
| Web Developer | $21.48 | $38.46 | $50.00 | $79,997 |
| Computer Network Technician | $25.71 | $37.02 | $56.57 | $76,? |
*Approximate annual figures are calculated by multiplying the hourly median by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks). This is only a mathematical annualization and is not an official Job Bank annual salary. Actual earnings depend on hours worked, overtime, vacation, bonuses and employment arrangements.
The computer network technician annualized figure is approximately $76,? based on $37.02/hour; see the detailed occupation data below rather than treating this calculation as an official annual salary.
Software engineering is one of the higher-paid technology occupations in Québec. Job Bank currently reports a Québec wage range of $35.00 to $86.54 per hour, with a median of $53.60 per hour for software engineers and designers. The reference period is 2023–2024.
Job Bank classifies software engineers and designers under NOC 21231. The occupation includes designing, evaluating, integrating and maintaining software applications, operating systems, embedded software, information warehouses and telecommunications software.
See our dedicated software engineer salary in Quebec guide for more information.
Software developers and programmers are another major IT occupation in Québec. Job Bank currently reports a provincial wage range of $29.00 to $68.13 per hour, with a median of $45.67 per hour. The reference period is 2023–2024.
Software developers and programmers design, write and test code for software and systems. Québec's government identifies software development as part of the province's technology employment landscape.
Read our detailed software developer salary in Quebec guide.
Data science is an important technology field involving advanced analytics, machine learning and predictive modelling.
Job Bank currently reports the following Québec wage figures for data scientists:
The Job Bank reference period is 2023–2024. Its occupation profile says data scientists use advanced analytics, machine learning and predictive modelling and can work for consulting firms, universities, banks and IT departments.
Explore our data scientist salary in Quebec page.
Cybersecurity is another specialized IT career with relatively high published wages in Québec.
Job Bank currently reports:
The figures use a 2023–2024 reference period and were updated by Job Bank in November 2025.
Cybersecurity work can include security analysis, vulnerability management, cyber defence, monitoring, incident response and information-security functions.
The Québec government itself lists cybersecurity, cyber defence and information security among its IT employment areas.
Web development is another major technology occupation, although published wages are lower than those for some specialized engineering and cybersecurity roles.
Job Bank currently reports Québec wages of:
The figures use the 2023–2024 Labour Force Survey reference period.
Web developers and programmers create and modify websites and may integrate websites with other applications and systems.
Computer network technicians work with computer networks, hardware, software and related infrastructure. Job Bank currently reports:
The Québec wage estimates currently published by Job Bank use a 2024 Small Area Estimation reference period.
Cloud computing is an important part of Québec's technology ecosystem. Québec's government identifies cloud computing among the sectors in which the province has developed significant expertise.
Cloud-related careers can include:
There is not necessarily a separate provincial Job Bank wage category for every modern technology job title. Salaries should therefore be evaluated using the closest applicable occupation and the actual responsibilities of the position.
Artificial intelligence is one of the technology areas specifically highlighted by the Québec government. The province identifies AI as one of the areas in which its technology sector has achieved international prominence.
Potential AI-related roles include:
AI salaries can vary significantly because "AI engineer" is not one standardized occupation. Candidates should compare the actual job description, seniority, technical requirements and employer rather than relying on a generic AI salary number.
Québec has a significant video-game industry, which is included among the technology fields highlighted by the provincial government.
Technology professionals can find roles such as:
Video-game compensation varies widely according to studio, specialization, experience and job level.
The Québec government describes information and communications technology as a major employment sector in the province. It includes software, telecommunications, computer systems design, artificial intelligence, quantum technologies and ICT goods.
The provincial government also reports that the computer systems design and related services sector employed approximately 128,500 people in Québec in 2024, with an average annual employment growth outlook of between 1% and 2% for 2025–2029 on its sector information page.
Montréal is Québec's largest technology and business centre and has a broad ecosystem of software, AI, gaming, consulting, financial technology and other technology employers.
Québec City has technology opportunities across software, government, cybersecurity, IT services, telecommunications and other sectors.
Gatineau benefits from its proximity to Ottawa and has employment opportunities connected with technology, government and professional services.
Sherbrooke has a strong university and research presence and opportunities in technology, engineering and specialized services.
IT jobs are not restricted to Montréal and Québec City. Remote work and regional technology employers can create opportunities in other Québec communities, although the number and type of positions varies by location.
International technology professionals may find employment opportunities in Québec, but immigration status, work authorization, education, professional experience and language requirements all matter.
French is particularly important in Québec. Some private-sector technology workplaces operate extensively in English, while other positions require French or expect employees to work with French-speaking customers, colleagues or government organizations.
Foreign professionals should therefore check the language requirements of each position rather than assuming that an IT job will automatically be English-only.
See our guide to IT and other jobs in Quebec for foreigners and our Quebec work visa guide.
Not every IT job has the same language requirement. Québec's technology sector includes international companies and workplaces where English is widely used, but French remains an important part of working life in the province.
A job posting may require:
Learning French can therefore expand the range of technology jobs available to an international candidate.
Education requirements depend on the occupation.
Job Bank states that software engineers and designers and software developers/programmers generally require university education. Web developer roles also generally require university-level education according to the current Job Bank occupation profiles. Computer network technician roles typically have different entry requirements and may involve college or CÉGEP training.
Common educational backgrounds include:
Experience has an important effect on compensation, but there is no universal salary increase that applies to every IT profession.
Entry-level professionals may start toward the lower end of the wage range for their occupation. Internships, projects, education, certifications and practical experience can influence the first salary.
Professionals with several years of relevant experience may move toward or above the occupation's median wage, particularly when they have specialized technical skills.
Senior engineers, architects, security specialists, technical leads and managers may earn substantially more than the median of a broad occupation.
The high end of a Job Bank wage range should not be interpreted as an automatic salary for every senior professional. Actual offers depend on the employer, role, experience and market conditions.
Technology changes quickly, so employers may value current technical skills in addition to formal qualifications.
The most useful skills depend on the particular occupation and job posting.
No. "IT" covers a very broad range of occupations. Software engineering, cybersecurity, data science, web development, technical support and network technician roles can have substantially different wage levels.
For example, current Job Bank data puts the Québec median at $53.60/hour for software engineers and designers, compared with $38.46/hour for web developers and $37.02/hour for computer network technicians.
This is why it is better to compare a specific occupation rather than searching for one generic "average IT salary."
For a simple full-time calculation:
This is a gross annualized amount before income tax, Québec and federal deductions, pension contributions and other deductions.
Using the same 2,080-hour assumption:
Again, this is an annualized calculation, not a guarantee of actual annual earnings.
Remote and hybrid work can expand the geographic options available to IT professionals. However, remote work does not necessarily mean that an employee can work from any country or province without restrictions.
Candidates should check:
A practical IT job search should combine major job boards, employer career pages and professional networking.
If you are searching for employment online, useful keywords include:
There is no single official average covering every IT occupation. Current Job Bank data shows substantial differences between occupations. For example, the Québec median is $53.60/hour for software engineers and designers, $49.23/hour for cybersecurity specialists, $46.00/hour for data scientists and $45.67/hour for software developers/programmers.
Job Bank currently reports a Québec median wage of $53.60 per hour, with published low and high wages of $35.00 and $86.54 per hour respectively.
The current Québec median for software developers and programmers is $45.67 per hour, with published low and high wages of $29.00 and $68.13 per hour.
Job Bank currently reports a Québec median of $46.00 per hour, with a published range of $31.73 to $64.84 per hour.
The current Job Bank Québec median for cybersecurity specialists is $49.23 per hour, with a published range of $30.67 to $71.43 per hour.
IT is a broad field with employment across software, computer systems, cybersecurity, cloud computing, AI, telecommunications and other technology areas. Québec's government identifies ICT as an important employment sector, while current Job Bank outlooks vary by occupation.
Not every position has the same language requirements. Some technology jobs may operate primarily in English, while others require French or both French and English. Candidates should check the language requirements of each individual position.
International candidates can apply for Québec IT jobs, but their ability to work depends on their immigration and work authorization status. Employers may also have specific education, experience and language requirements.
Examples of specialized IT careers with relatively high published Québec wage figures include software engineering, cybersecurity and data science. Current Job Bank median wages are $53.60/hour, $49.23/hour and $46.00/hour respectively.