Research Scientist Salary in Canada
Research Scientist Salary in Toronto
Based on 430 job listings - Toronto, Canada 2026
Average salary
$115,638 - $186,469
Median salary
$120,000 - $170,000
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$56K
25th percentile$56K
Median$120K
75th percentile$142K
90th percentile$200K
50% of professionals earn between $55,661 - $142,400 CAD
The median salary is $120,000
Compare with national average
Toronto
Average salary
115,638 - 186,469
Median salary
120,000 - 170,000
430 job openings
Canada
Average salary
104,000 - 140,000
Median salary
104,000 - 140,000
4,650 job openings
Other cities
Winnipeg557 job openings
Montréal409 job openings
Ottawa200 job openings
Vancouver156 job openings
Richmond Hill149 job openings
Calgary110 job openings
Edmonton78 job openings
Kimberley74 job openings
Mississauga43 job openings
Outaouais39 job openings
Montreal (administrative Region)37 job openings
Fredericton35 job openings
Saskatoon31 job openings
Regina25 job openings
London24 job openings
The average salary for a Research Scientist in Toronto, Canada is CAD 115,638 - CAD 186,469 per year in 2026, based on 430 job listings.
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