Salary of Scientist in Canada 2026

How much does a Scientist earn?

Salary of Scientist in Canada 2026

Salary of Scientist in Canada

$91,068 / Annual
Based on 945 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum
$75,000 Average salary
$91,068 Maximum
$11,635

Salary data updated: October 2026

Salary of Scientist in Canada

  • Scientist

    Found at: Fantastic ATS - 3 weeks ago

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Frontage Laboratories Full-time US$70,000 - US$80,000 Contract

    Scientist, BioA Job Title: Scientist, BioA (Regular, full-time) Job Location: Vancouver, BC Salary:...

  • Scientist

    2 days ago

    Vancouver, Metro Vancouver Regional District, Canada Frontage-Laboratories Full-time €85,000 - €120,000 Contract

    Job Title : Scientist, BioA (Regular, full-time) Frontage is a global Contract Research Company (CRO) with the head...

  • Scientist

    Found at: Fantastic ATS - 1 week ago

    Hamilton, Ontario, Canada AstraZeneca Full-time $82,378 - $108,121 Contract

    Job Title: Scientist Location: Hamilton, Ontario Onsite 5 days/week Description: Fusion Pharmaceuticals, part of the...

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Salaries in Canada {year}

All positions in Scientific
Position Average salary / Annual
Scientist $91,068 View listings
Environmental Science $90,168 View listings
Polymer Chemistry $90,168 View listings
Materials Science $90,168 View listings
Inorganic Chemistry $90,168 View listings
Organic Chemistry $90,168 View listings
Forensic Science $86,676 View listings
Food Science $84,576 View listings
Environmental Scientist $81,648 View listings
Geologist $78,000 View listings
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FAQ - Scientist

The average salary for Scientist is CAD91,068 per year in Canada. Salary estimates are based on 945 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Scientist in Canada.

The lowest salary of Scientist per year in Canada is CAD75,000

The highest salary for Scientist per year in Canada is CAD11,635

Data updated: October 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in Canada. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 945 job postings with salary.