How much does a Academic Researcher earn in Canada?

The estimated salary for Academic Researcher in Canada ranges from CAD 80,000 to CAD 106,000 CAD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 4,879 job listings

Salary Guide

Academic Researcher Salary in Canada

Based on 4,879 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$80,000 - $106,000

Median salary

$80,000 - $106,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$49K

25th percentile$61K

Median$80K

75th percentile$106K

90th percentile$122K

50% of professionals earn between $61,400 - $106,000 CAD

The median salary is $80,000

Top cities

Toronto400 job openings

Montréal388 job openings

Winnipeg332 job openings

Vancouver295 job openings

Markham169 job openings

Edmonton140 job openings

Calgary126 job openings

Ottawa86 job openings

Mississauga50 job openings

Burnaby21 job openings

Montreal (administrative Region)21 job openings

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Academic Researcher

4,879 job openings

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The average salary for a Academic Researcher in Canada is CAD 80,000 - CAD 106,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is CAD 93,000 per year, based on 4,879 active job listings.

The cities with the most Academic Researcher job opportunities in Canada are Toronto, Montréal, Winnipeg, Vancouver, Markham. Toronto leads with 400 job openings.

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