50% of professionals earn between $70,000 - $99,100 CAD
The median salary is $83,774
The average salary for a Research Scientist in Canada is CAD 83,774 - CAD 99,100 per year in 2026. The median salary is CAD 91,437 per year, based on 1,376 active job listings.
The cities with the most Research Scientist job opportunities in Canada are Toronto, Montreal, Montreal (administrative Region), Vancouver, Mississauga. Toronto leads with 294 job openings.
Leading employers for Research Scientist roles in Canada include Mercor, Luma, SignalChem Lifesciences Corporation (SLC), Thales, University of British Columbia.
Explore 1,376 Research Scientist job listings in Canada on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.