50% of professionals earn between $99,325 - $175,000 CAD
The median salary is $140,000
The average salary for a Research Scientist in Canada is CAD 140,000 - CAD 175,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is CAD 157,500 per year, based on 1,279 active job listings.
The cities with the most Research Scientist job opportunities in Canada are Toronto, Montreal (administrative Region), Vancouver, Mississauga, Montréal. Toronto leads with 218 job openings.
Leading employers for Research Scientist roles in Canada include DECIEM, Amazon, EvenUp, Luma, Thales.
Explore 1,279 Research Scientist job listings in Canada on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.