What is the median salary for Research Scientist in Ottawa?

The median salary for Research Scientist in Ottawa is CAD 130,000 - CAD 156,000 per year.

How does the Research Scientist salary in Ottawa compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Research Scientist in Canada is CAD 104,000 - CAD 130,000, while in Ottawa it is CAD 130,000 - CAD 156,000.

Based on 36 job listings - Ottawa, Canada 2026

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$130,000 - $156,000

Median salary

$130,000 - $156,000

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Ottawa

Average salary

130,000 - 156,000

Median salary

130,000 - 156,000

36 job openings

Canada

Average salary

104,000 - 130,000

Median salary

104,000 - 130,000

1,665 job openings

Toronto264 job openings

Vancouver98 job openings

Montreal75 job openings

Markham50 job openings

Winnipeg34 job openings

Calgary34 job openings

Outaouais30 job openings

Kimberley27 job openings

Fredericton21 job openings

Burnaby20 job openings

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Research Scientist in Ottawa

The average salary for a Research Scientist in Ottawa, Canada is CAD 130,000 - CAD 156,000 per year in 2026, based on 36 job listings.

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