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    Research Scientist Salaries

    182 SalariesUpdated Aug 4, 2020

    Average Base Pay
    CA$78k / yr
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    How much does a Research Scientist make?

    The national average salary for a Research Scientist is $77,909 in Canada. Filter by location to see Research Scientist salaries in your area. Salary estimates are based on 182 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Research Scientist employees.

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    Research Scientist

    Charles River Laboratories

    CA$65,374/yr

    Range: CA$44k - CA$80k

    9 salaries

    CA$65,374/yr
    CA$44kCA$80k

    Research Scientist

    Stradigi AI

    CA$94,793/yr

    Range: CA$80k - CA$112k

    7 salaries

    CA$94,793/yr
    CA$80kCA$112k

    Research Scientist

    The Ottawa Hospital

    CA$119,560/yr

    Range: CA$115k - CA$130k

    6 salaries

    CA$119,560/yr
    CA$115kCA$130k

    Research Scientist

    University of British Columbia

    CA$52,179/yr

    Range: CA$49k - CA$74k

    5 salaries

    CA$52,179/yr
    CA$49kCA$74k

    Research Scientist

    Government of Canada

    CA$112,254/yr

    Range: CA$84k - CA$135k

    5 salaries

    CA$112,254/yr
    CA$84kCA$135k

    Research Scientist

    Therapure Biopharma

    CA$70,258/yr

    Range: CA$68k - CA$78k

    5 salaries

    CA$70,258/yr
    CA$68kCA$78k

    Research Scientist

    Canadian Nuclear Laboratories

    CA$75,719/yr

    Range: CA$72k - CA$79k

    4 salaries

    CA$75,719/yr
    CA$72kCA$79k

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    Research Scientist

    Toronto Rehab

    CA$121,866/yr

    Range: CA$117k - CA$140k

    4 salaries

    CA$121,866/yr
    CA$117kCA$140k

    Research Scientist

    FPInnovations

    CA$70,205/yr

    Range: CA$58k - CA$90k

    4 salaries

    CA$70,205/yr
    CA$58kCA$90k

    Research Scientist

    University Health Network

    CA$103,020/yr

    Range: CA$63k - CA$114k

    3 salaries

    CA$103,020/yr
    CA$63kCA$114k

    Research Scientist - Contractor

    University of Calgary

    CA$83,169/yr

    Range: CA$53k - CA$83k

    3 salaries

    CA$83,169/yr
    CA$53kCA$83k

    Research Scientist

    University of New Brunswick

    CA$63,265/yr

    Range: CA$54k - CA$64k

    3 salaries

    CA$63,265/yr
    CA$54kCA$64k

    Research Scientist

    NOVA Chemicals

    CA$97,578/yr

    Range: CA$97k - CA$117k

    3 salaries

    CA$97,578/yr
    CA$97kCA$117k

    Research Scientist

    Gilead Sciences

    CA$93,494/yr

    Range: CA$92k - CA$101k

    3 salaries

    CA$93,494/yr
    CA$92kCA$101k

    Research Scientist

    Lallemand

    CA$48,975/yr

    Range: CA$44k - CA$72k

    3 salaries

    CA$48,975/yr
    CA$44kCA$72k

    Research Scientist

    DuPont

    CA$89,804/yr

    Range: CA$86k - CA$93k

    3 salaries

    CA$89,804/yr
    CA$86kCA$93k

    Research Scientist

    University of Toronto

    CA$53,417/yr

    Range: CA$41k - CA$67k

    2 salaries

    About
    CA$41k - CA$67k
    CA$41kCA$67k

    Research Scientist - Hourly

    McGill University

    CA$31/hr

    Range: CA$17 - CA$46

    2 salaries

    About
    CA$17 - CA$46hourly
    CA$17CA$46

    Research Scientist

    McGill University

    CA$92,138/yr

    Range: CA$57k - CA$130k

    2 salaries

    About
    CA$57k - CA$130k
    CA$57kCA$130k

    Research Scientist

    STEMCELL Technologies

    CA$74,088/yr

    Range: CA$69k - CA$79k

    2 salaries

    About
    CA$69k - CA$79k
    CA$69kCA$79k
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    Research Scientist Salaries

    Job TitleSalary
    Charles River Laboratories Research Scientist salaries - 9 salaries reportedCA$65,374/yr
    Stradigi AI Research Scientist salaries - 7 salaries reportedCA$94,793/yr
    The Ottawa Hospital Research Scientist salaries - 6 salaries reportedCA$119,560/yr
    University of British Columbia Research Scientist salaries - 5 salaries reportedCA$52,179/yr
    Government of Canada Research Scientist salaries - 5 salaries reportedCA$112,254/yr
    Therapure Biopharma Research Scientist salaries - 5 salaries reportedCA$70,258/yr
    Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Research Scientist salaries - 4 salaries reportedCA$75,719/yr
    Toronto Rehab Research Scientist salaries - 4 salaries reportedCA$121,866/yr
    FPInnovations Research Scientist salaries - 4 salaries reportedCA$70,205/yr
    University Health Network Research Scientist salaries - 3 salaries reportedCA$103,020/yr
    University of Calgary Research Scientist salaries - 3 salaries reportedCA$83,169/yr
    University of New Brunswick Research Scientist salaries - 3 salaries reportedCA$63,265/yr
    NOVA Chemicals Research Scientist salaries - 3 salaries reportedCA$97,578/yr
    Gilead Sciences Research Scientist salaries - 3 salaries reportedCA$93,494/yr
    Lallemand Research Scientist salaries - 3 salaries reportedCA$48,975/yr
    DuPont Research Scientist salaries - 3 salaries reportedCA$89,804/yr
    University of Toronto Research Scientist salaries - 2 salaries reportedCA$53,417/yr
    McGill University Research Scientist salaries - 2 salaries reportedCA$31/hr
    McGill University Research Scientist salaries - 2 salaries reportedCA$92,138/yr
    STEMCELL Technologies Research Scientist salaries - 2 salaries reportedCA$74,088/yr

    Recent Salary Reports

    Below are the most recent research scientist salary reports. Employer name has been removed to protect anonymity.

    $60,000
    per year
    A Scientist in the Toronto Area area reported making $60,000 per year
    Job Highlights
    1-2 years experience
    Toronto Area area
    Part-time
     
    1001 to 5000 employees
    School / School District
    $153,000
    per year
    An Applied Research Scientist in the Montreal Area area reported making $153,000 per year
    Job Highlights
    10+ years experience
    Montreal Area area
    Full-time
     
    201 to 500 employees
    Company - Private
    $60,000
    per year
    A Scientist in the Montreal Area area reported making $60,000 per year
    Job Highlights
    3-4 years experience
    Montreal Area area
    Full-time
     
    1 to 50 employees
    Company - Private
    $70,000
    per year
    A Research Scientist in the Edmonton Area area reported making $70,000 per year
    Job Highlights
    5-7 years experience
    Edmonton Area area
    Contract
     
    10000+ employees
    College / University
    $62,807
    per year
    A Research Scientist in the Toronto Area area reported making $62,807 per year
    Job Highlights
    1-2 years experience
    Toronto Area area
    Contract
     
    10000+ employees
    Government
    $65,000
    per year
    A Scientist in the Toronto Area area reported making $65,000 per year
    Job Highlights
    10+ years experience
    Toronto Area area
    Full-time
     
    501 to 1000 employees
    Company - Private
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