How much does a Data Scientist earn in Canada?

The estimated salary for Data Scientist in Canada ranges from CAD 100,000 to CAD 122,980 CAD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 18,992 job listings

Salary Guide

Data Scientist Salary in Canada

Based on 18,992 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$100,000 - $122,980

Median salary

$100,000 - $122,980

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$66K

25th percentile$83K

Median$100K

75th percentile$123K

90th percentile$141K

50% of professionals earn between $82,800 - $122,980 CAD

The median salary is $100,000

Top cities

Toronto5,511 job openings

Winnipeg1,349 job openings

Vancouver930 job openings

Montreal785 job openings

Montreal (administrative Region)695 job openings

Calgary621 job openings

Mississauga458 job openings

Edmonton393 job openings

Ottawa173 job openings

Moncton110 job openings

Markham102 job openings

Richmond Hill100 job openings

Oakville96 job openings

Brampton84 job openings

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Data Scientist

18,992 job openings

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The average salary for a Data Scientist in Canada is CAD 100,000 - CAD 122,980 per year in 2026. The median salary is CAD 111,490 per year, based on 18,992 active job listings.

The cities with the most Data Scientist job opportunities in Canada are Toronto, Winnipeg, Vancouver, Montreal, Montreal (administrative Region). Toronto leads with 5,511 job openings.

Explore 18,992 Data Scientist job listings in Canada on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.