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Software developer salary in Nova Scotia
NOC 21232 · Software developers and programmers
Median software developer pay in Nova Scotia is $40.87/hr, with most earning between $24.50/hr and $66.67/hr — about $85,010 a year at full-time hours, or $57,757 after tax.
Median wage
$40.87/hr
per hour
Figure: Labour Force Survey, 2023-2024.
Low
$24.50/hr
per hour
High
$66.67/hr
per hour
Full-time equivalent
$85,010
median × 2,080 hours
Take-home at the median
$57,757
after tax, CPP and EI
vs Canada
-15%
gap to the national median of $48.08/hr
Income percentile
81st
where the median sits among Nova Scotia earners
Pay by occupation
Software developer salary by province
Median wage from Job Bank; provinces and territories without a published figure are omitted. Pick one for the full breakdown with take-home pay.
| Province | Low | Median | High | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | $31.25/hr | $52.40/hr | $84.13/hr | $108,992 |
| Ontario | $30.29/hr | $48.08/hr | $77.40/hr | $100,006 |
| Alberta | $29.81/hr | $48.08/hr | $76.92/hr | $100,006 |
| Saskatchewan | $28.85/hr | $48.07/hr | $68.68/hr | $99,986 |
| New Brunswick | $28/hr | $45.67/hr | $74.04/hr | $94,994 |
| Quebec | $29/hr | $45.67/hr | $68.13/hr | $94,994 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $30.77/hr | $43.75/hr | $74.52/hr | $91,000 |
| Manitoba | $30/hr | $41.03/hr | $62.02/hr | $85,342 |
| Nova Scotia | $24.50/hr | $40.87/hr | $66.67/hr | $85,010 |
| Prince Edward Island | $26.67/hr | $38.46/hr | $53.85/hr | $79,997 |
Educational information only — not financial advice. Wages are Job Bank estimates for the occupation as a whole; your pay depends on employer, experience and region.
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