How much does a Chemist earn in Canada?

The estimated salary for Chemist in Canada ranges from CAD 64,000 to CAD 75,000 CAD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 2,000 job listings

Salary Guide

Chemist Salary in Canada

Based on 2,000 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$64,000 - $75,000

Median salary

$64,000 - $75,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$44K

25th percentile$55K

Median$64K

75th percentile$75K

90th percentile$86K

50% of professionals earn between $55,000 - $75,000 CAD

The median salary is $64,000

Top cities

Toronto298 job openings

Mississauga276 job openings

Winnipeg175 job openings

Aurora75 job openings

Brampton70 job openings

Vaughan61 job openings

Calgary47 job openings

Vancouver33 job openings

Richmond Hill30 job openings

Hamilton25 job openings

Edmonton23 job openings

Burnaby20 job openings

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Chemist

2,000 job openings

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The average salary for a Chemist in Canada is CAD 64,000 - CAD 75,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is CAD 69,500 per year, based on 2,000 active job listings.

The cities with the most Chemist job opportunities in Canada are Toronto, Mississauga, Winnipeg, Aurora, Brampton. Toronto leads with 298 job openings.

Explore 2,000 Chemist job listings in Canada on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.