50% of professionals earn between $105,510 - $177,500 CAD
The median salary is $124,250
The average salary for a Research Scientist in Canada is CAD 124,250 - CAD 177,500 per year in 2026. The median salary is CAD 150,875 per year, based on 1,298 active job listings.
The cities with the most Research Scientist job opportunities in Canada are Toronto, Winnipeg, Vancouver, Montreal (administrative Region), Ottawa. Toronto leads with 214 job openings.
Leading employers for Research Scientist roles in Canada include Call For Referral, WELL Health Technologies Corp, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, The Aerospace Corporation, AbCellera Biologics.
Explore 1,298 Research Scientist job listings in Canada on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.