How much does a Physicist earn in Canada?

The estimated salary for Physicist in Canada ranges from CAD 121,500 to CAD 148,137 CAD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 1,055 job listings

Salary Guide

Physicist Salary in Canada

Based on 1,055 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$121,500 - $148,137

Median salary

$121,500 - $148,137

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$88K

25th percentile$110K

Median$122K

75th percentile$148K

90th percentile$170K

50% of professionals earn between $110,000 - $148,137 CAD

The median salary is $121,500

Top cities

Burnaby107 job openings

Mississauga81 job openings

Winnipeg73 job openings

Sherbrooke62 job openings

Vancouver62 job openings

Richmond58 job openings

Toronto48 job openings

Halifax31 job openings

Edmonton23 job openings

Chalk River22 job openings

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Physicist

1,055 job openings

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The average salary for a Physicist in Canada is CAD 121,500 - CAD 148,137 per year in 2026. The median salary is CAD 134,819 per year, based on 1,055 active job listings.

The cities with the most Physicist job opportunities in Canada are Burnaby, Mississauga, Winnipeg, Sherbrooke, Vancouver. Burnaby leads with 107 job openings.

Explore 1,055 Physicist job listings in Canada on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.