50% of professionals earn between $105,006 - $175,000 CAD
The median salary is $123,000
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The average salary for a Research Scientist in Canada is CAD 123,000 - CAD 175,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is CAD 149,000 per year, based on 1,309 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 207 job openings.
Leading employers for Research Scientist roles in Canada include Call For Referral, WELL Health Technologies Corp, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, EvenUp, The Aerospace Corporation.
Explore 1,309 Research Scientist job listings in Canada on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.