How much does a Research Scientist earn in Canada?

The estimated salary for Research Scientist in Canada ranges from CAD 104,000 to CAD 146,750 CAD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 3,001 job listings

Salary Guide

Research Scientist Salary in Canada

Based on 3,001 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$104,000 - $146,750

Median salary

$104,000 - $146,750

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$64K

25th percentile$80K

Median$104K

75th percentile$147K

90th percentile$169K

50% of professionals earn between $80,000 - $146,750 CAD

The median salary is $104,000

Top cities

Toronto404 job openings

Vancouver149 job openings

Montreal (administrative Region)142 job openings

Winnipeg138 job openings

Montreal115 job openings

Kimberley97 job openings

Calgary84 job openings

Ottawa76 job openings

London60 job openings

Fredericton44 job openings

Outaouais42 job openings

Markham36 job openings

Edmonton30 job openings

Sherbrooke28 job openings

Burnaby26 job openings

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Research Scientist

3,001 job openings

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The average salary for a Research Scientist in Canada is CAD 104,000 - CAD 146,750 per year in 2026. The median salary is CAD 125,375 per year, based on 3,001 active job listings.

The cities with the most Research Scientist job opportunities in Canada are Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal (administrative Region), Winnipeg, Montreal. Toronto leads with 404 job openings.

Explore 3,001 Research Scientist job listings in Canada on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.