Average salary
$82,168 - $110,000
Median salary
$82,168 - $110,000
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$52K
25th percentile$65K
Median$82K
75th percentile$110K
90th percentile$127K
50% of professionals earn between $64,823 - $110,000 CAD
The median salary is $82,168
Top cities
Toronto939 job openings
Montréal726 job openings
Vancouver598 job openings
Markham486 job openings
Winnipeg448 job openings
Edmonton343 job openings
Calgary204 job openings
Ottawa197 job openings
Mississauga136 job openings
Burnaby101 job openings
Moncton92 job openings
North Census Division51 job openings
Kimberley25 job openings
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The average salary for a Academic Researcher in Canada is CAD 82,168 - CAD 110,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is CAD 96,084 per year, based on 8,091 active job listings.
The cities with the most Academic Researcher job opportunities in Canada are Toronto, Montréal, Vancouver, Markham, Winnipeg. Toronto leads with 939 job openings.
Explore 8,091 Academic Researcher job listings in Canada on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.