Average salary
$101,249 - $140,000
Median salary
$101,249 - $140,000
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$64K
25th percentile$80K
Median$101K
75th percentile$140K
90th percentile$161K
50% of professionals earn between $80,000 - $140,000 CAD
The median salary is $101,249
Top cities
Toronto905 job openings
Winnipeg448 job openings
Montréal296 job openings
Vancouver161 job openings
Ottawa145 job openings
Richmond Hill118 job openings
Calgary111 job openings
Edmonton71 job openings
Mississauga69 job openings
Kimberley62 job openings
Montreal (administrative Region)46 job openings
Fredericton39 job openings
Outaouais39 job openings
Saskatoon30 job openings
London26 job openings
Ahuntsic North23 job openings
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The average salary for a Research Scientist in Canada is CAD 101,249 - CAD 140,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is CAD 120,625 per year, based on 4,115 active job listings.
The cities with the most Research Scientist job opportunities in Canada are Toronto, Winnipeg, Montréal, Vancouver, Ottawa. Toronto leads with 905 job openings.
Explore 4,115 Research Scientist job listings in Canada on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.