Salary of Research Scientist in Canada 2026

How much does a Research Scientist earn?

$91,968 / Annual
Based on 227 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $74,208 Average salary: $91,968 Maximum: $10,327

Minimum
$74,208 Average salary
$91,968 Maximum
$10,327

$7,664 / Monthly
Based on 227 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $6,184 Average salary: $7,664 Maximum: $861

Minimum
$6,184 Average salary
$7,664 Maximum
$861

$255 / Daily
Based on 227 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $206 Average salary: $255 Maximum: $29

Minimum
$206 Average salary
$255 Maximum
$29

$48 / Hourly
Based on 227 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $39 Average salary: $48 Maximum: $5

Minimum
$39 Average salary
$48 Maximum
$5

Salary data updated: October 2026

Salary of Research Scientist in Canada

Research Scientist

4 weeks ago

, Canada Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) Full-time

Overview Research Scientist to provide advanced applied scientific expertise in research, development, and application...
Research Scientist

6 days ago

, Canada Saskatchewan Research Council Full-time

With more than 400 employees, $83 million in annual revenue and nearly 80 years of RD&D experience, the Saskatchewan...
Research Scientist

2 weeks ago

, Canada Pharma Medica Research Inc. Full-time

Pharma Medica Research (PMRI) Inc. is a Contract Research Organization that strives for innovation and original...

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Salaries in Canada {year}

All positions in Manufacturing

Position	Average salary / Annual
QA Manager	$99,996	View listings
QA Lead	$96,252	View listings
Vendor Manager	$92,004	View listings
Research Scientist	$91,968	View listings
Quality Manager	$84,996	View listings
Test Manager	$83,256	View listings
Quality Assurance Manager	$82,500	View listings
Zone Manager	$80,592	View listings
Workshop Manager	$78,468	View listings
Test Analyst	$77,868	View listings

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FAQ - Research Scientist

The average salary for Research Scientist is CAD91,968 per year in Canada. Salary estimates are based on 227 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Research Scientist in Canada.

The lowest salary of Research Scientist per year in Canada is CAD74,208

The highest salary for Research Scientist per year in Canada is CAD10,327

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: 227 job postings with salary.