Salary of Research Associate in Canada 2026

How much does a Research Associate earn?

$63,516 / Annual
Based on 600 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $52,632 Average salary: $63,516 Maximum: $85,692

Minimum
$52,632 Average salary
$63,516 Maximum
$85,692

$5,293 / Monthly
Based on 600 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $4,386 Average salary: $5,293 Maximum: $7,141

Minimum
$4,386 Average salary
$5,293 Maximum
$7,141

$176 / Daily
Based on 600 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $146 Average salary: $176 Maximum: $238

Minimum
$146 Average salary
$176 Maximum
$238

$33 / Hourly
Based on 600 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $27 Average salary: $33 Maximum: $45

Minimum
$27 Average salary
$33 Maximum
$45

Salary data updated: November 2026

Salary of Research Associate in Canada

Research Associate

Found at: Fantastic ATS - 1 month ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada University of British Columbia Full-time $84,872 Contract

Academic Job Category Faculty Non Bargaining Job Title Research Associate Department Cembrowski Laboratory |...
Research Associate

Found at: Fantastic ATS - 2 months ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada University of British Columbia Full-time $95,000 Contract

Academic Job Category Faculty Non Bargaining Job Title Research Associate Department Rohling | Department of...
Research Associate

Found at: Partner job source - 3 days ago

Montreal, Quebec, QC, Canada RI-MUHC | Research Institute of the MUHC | #rimuhc Full-time

Do you want to work for a world-renowned research institute that pushes the boundaries of biomedical science and health...

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FAQ - Research Associate

The average salary for Research Associate is CAD63,516 per year in Canada. Salary estimates are based on 600 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Research Associate in Canada.

The lowest salary of Research Associate per year in Canada is CAD52,632

The highest salary for Research Associate per year in Canada is CAD85,692

Data updated: November 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: 600 job postings with salary.