Product Designer Salary in Ottawa, Ontario

Product Designer salaries are reported in Ottawa. Salaries in Ontario vary across regions, and the cost of living also differs.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

C$62,000 to C$78,000

Average (per year)

C$70,000

Junior product designers typically join government‑adjacent tech firms, SaaS companies, and established digital teams in Canada's capital.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

C$78,000 to C$102,000

Average (per year)

C$90,000

Designers with solid UX, product thinking, and cross‑functional delivery experience work in Ottawa's tech market.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

C$102,000 to C$132,000

Average (per year)

C$117,000

Senior talent is employed in larger software companies, telecom, public sector digital teams, and mature product organizations.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

C$130,000+

Lead‑level compensation is offered by larger tech employers and strategic design leadership roles with broad product influence.

Hourly Rates

For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.

Junior

C$30 - C$42

per hour

Mid-level

C$42 - C$58

per hour

Senior

C$58 - C$80

per hour