50% of professionals earn between $88,750 - $146,975 CAD
The median salary is $108,500
The average salary for a Research Scientist in Canada is CAD 108,500 - CAD 146,975 per year in 2026. The median salary is CAD 127,738 per year, based on 1,513 active job listings.
The cities with the most Research Scientist job opportunities in Canada are Toronto, Montreal (administrative Region), Vancouver, Markham, Montreal. Toronto leads with 268 job openings.
Leading employers for Research Scientist roles in Canada include Dialpad, Socket.dev, The Aerospace Corporation, WELL Health Technologies Corp, AMD.
Explore 1,513 Research Scientist job listings in Canada on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.