50% of professionals earn between $71,250 - $113,583 CAD
The median salary is $83,774
The average salary for a Research Scientist in Canada is CAD 93,920 - CAD 131,753 per year in 2026. The median salary is CAD 103,137 per year, based on 367 active job listings.
The cities with the most Research Scientist job opportunities in Canada are Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal (administrative Region), Mississauga. Montreal leads with 123 job openings.
Leading employers for Research Scientist roles in Canada include CTT Group, TD, Amazon, Kardium Inc., Mercor.
Explore 367 Research Scientist job listings in Canada on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.