50% of professionals earn between $101,000 - $149,300 CAD
The median salary is $124,250
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The average salary for a Research Scientist in Canada is CAD 124,250 - CAD 149,300 per year in 2026. The median salary is CAD 136,775 per year, based on 1,197 active job listings.
The cities with the most Research Scientist job opportunities in Canada are Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal (administrative Region), Montreal, Winnipeg. Toronto leads with 227 job openings.
Leading employers for Research Scientist roles in Canada include WELL Health Technologies Corp, The Aerospace Corporation, Dialpad, Socket.dev, Elevance Health.
Explore 1,197 Research Scientist job listings in Canada on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.