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How much does a Automation Engineer in Québec ?

The base salary for a Automation Engineer in Québec is 89,800
Also known as: automation engineer, engineer in automated systems, engineer in automation systems, engineer in automation, unmanned vessel engineer, agricultural automation engineer, automated systems engineer, automated systems specialist, specialist in automated systems, specialist in automation systems, manufacturing engineer in automation, automation systems engineer, vessel autonomy engineer, fleet autonomy system engineer.

89,800

Median Base Salary (Percentile 50)
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(Updated: 20 Apr 2025)

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Excellent

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Salary Table

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(25th percentile)		 Market median
(50th percentile)		 Above median
(75th percentile)		 Top Competitive
(90th percentile)
Junior 60000 60000 60000 60000
Mid 60000 60000 60000 60000
Senior 60000 60000 60000 60000
Lead 60000 60000 60000 60000
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Bonus & Stock options

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Level Min Avg Max
Junior 60000 60000 60000
Mid 60000 60000 60000
Senior 60000 60000 60000
Lead 60000 60000 60000
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Experience Min Avg Max
Junior 60000 60000 60000
Mid 60000 60000 60000
Senior 60000 60000 60000
Lead 60000 60000 60000

Supply and demand

Highly supplied position in a highly demanded market
Supply | (<100 professionals)
Demand | (<100 job offers)

Gender gap

Unbalanced

Male

75%

Female

25%

Benefits

There are statutory benefits associated with a Automation Engineer in Québec according to ...

Most Common Benefits

Competitive advantages associated with a Automation Engineer in Québec
Professional Development | 770€ annual
Professional development includes workshops, seminars, and courses aimed at enhancing employees' skills and career advancement. It supports continuous learning and growth, enabling individuals to stay updated with industry trends and improve their competencies.
Bonus | 7700€ annually
A bonus program is a performance-based system that rewards employees for their contributions and achievements. It provides financial incentives, recognizing and appreciating staff efforts, and aims to motivate and enhance productivity by aligning individual performance with company goals.
Health Insurance | 3100€ annually
Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a wide range of medical services, including hospital stays, surgeries, and prescription medications. Employees have access to a variety of healthcare providers and can choose plans that best suit their personal and family needs.
Equal Opportunity Employer | 770€ annually
An equal opportunity employer ensures diversity and inclusion by providing fair treatment and equal opportunities to all employees, regardless of their background. This benefit fosters a culture of respect and equality in the workplace, promoting a diverse and inclusive environment.

Side Benefits to attract & retain talent

Additional perks for a Automation Engineer in Québec
Health Insurance
Diversity
Professional Development
Equal Opportunity Employer
Casual Dress Code
Bonus
Great Team

Statutory Benefits

Mandatory benefits in Québec
Employees are entitled to two consecutive weeks of vacation after the first year of employment and three weeks after five years. Vacation pay is 4% of the salary for the first five years and 6% thereafter.
Notice periods in Quebec are linked to the reason for termination and the employee’s length of service. Seven days’ notice is required for 3 months to 1 year of employment, 14 days for 1 to 5 years, four weeks for 5 to 10 years, and eight weeks for more than 10 years.
Employees are entitled to up to 17 weeks of maternity leave. Employment insurance provides 55% of earnings for 15 weeks, up to CAD650 a week.
Employers have 1 month to remit an employee’s first pay. Wages must be paid at regular intervals of no more than 16 days, or 1 month for managerial personnel. If payday falls on a statutory holiday, wages must be paid on the preceding working day.
Maximum working hours are 8 hours a day and 44 hours a week, with a maximum of 12 hours in a day including overtime. Industry-specific differences exist, such as 39 hours per week for the clothing industry.
There are 8 national holidays in Quebec. If a holiday falls on a weekend, it is observed on the preceding Friday or following Monday.
Employer Payroll Contributions include Health Services Fund (1.25-4.26%), Employment Insurance (1.78% on salary up to $63,200 CAD annually), Quebec Parental Insurance Plan (0.692% on salary up to $94,000 CAD annually), Quebec Pension Plan (6.40% on salary between $3,500 CAD to $68,500 CAD), Labor Standards (0.05% on income up to $94,000 CAD), Workforce Skills and Development (1.00%), and CNESST (1.90% if payroll is greater than 2 million CAD). Total Employment Cost can be up to 16.864%.
Employees in the federally regulated private sector are entitled to 10 days of paid sick leave annually. Employment Insurance sickness benefits provide up to 26 weeks of benefits at 55% of average weekly earnings.
Parents are entitled to up to 63 weeks of leave. Standard parental benefits provide 55% of earnings for up to 40 weeks, extended benefits provide 33% for up to 69 weeks.
Employee Payroll Contributions include Employment Insurance (1.27% on salary up to $63,200 CAD), Quebec Parental Insurance Plan (0.494% on salary up to $94,000 CAD), and Quebec Pension Plan (6.40% on salary between $3,500 CAD to $68,500 CAD). Total Employee Cost is 8.524%.
Federal income tax rates: 15% up to $55,867 CAD, 20.5% from $55,867.01 to $111,733 CAD, 26% from $111,733.01 to $173,205 CAD, 29% from $173,205.01 to $246,753 CAD, 33% over $246,753 CAD. Quebec income tax rates: 14% up to $51,708 CAD, 19% from $51,708.01 to $103,545 CAD, 24% from $103,545.01 to $126,000 CAD, 25.75% over $126,000 CAD.
As of May 1, 2023, Quebec’s general minimum wage is 15.25 CAD per hour. For tipped workers, the minimum wage is 12.20 CAD per hour. Federally regulated organisations follow the jurisdiction's minimum wage rate.
Federal Taxes, Employer contribution + withholding taxes are paid to CRA either monthly or semi-monthly via e-check. Health Contribution is paid to EHT monthly via e-check.
Overtime pay is at least 150% of the regular rate of pay or one hour of time off in lieu. Certain job types are exempt from overtime rules.