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Montreal, Quebec Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (10% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+36 this week — 36 added vs 0 removed)
  • Pay is below the national median ($109k vs $136k national)

Montreal, Quebec job market overview (May 2026)

The Montreal, Quebec job market is currently stable, with a mix of fresh hiring and slower-moving roles. Out of 185 active job postings tracked here, 28% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in engineering and backend, with technology as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect a typical mix of fast and slow-moving roles.
  • Remote and hybrid options are common — 23% of active postings.
  • Best opportunities are in engineering and backend.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Montreal, Quebec job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Montreal, Quebec.

Wages by category

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Engineering8$71k n=4—
Backend4——
Director4——
Retail Associate4——
Product Manager4——

Wages by occupation (SOC)

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Software Developers26$76k n=10—
Managers, All Other19——
Management Analysts9——
Project Management Specialists7——
Chefs and Head Cooks3——

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Full-time52$100k n=27—
Contract7——
Part-time1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Technology117$109k n=30—
Financial Services65——
Professional Services60$100k n=28—
Retail27——
Manufacturing23——

Top categories

  • Engineering8
  • Backend4
  • Director4
  • Retail Associate4
  • Product Manager4
  • Revenue Operations3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Software Developers26
  • Managers, All Other19
  • Management Analysts9
  • Project Management Specialists7
  • Chefs and Head Cooks3
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Technology117
  • Financial Services65
  • Professional Services60
  • Retail27
  • Manufacturing23
  • Consumer Goods12

Employment mix

  • Unspecified125 · 68%
  • Full-time52 · 28%
  • Contract7 · 4%
  • Part-time1 · 1%

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