Research Scientist Salaries in Canada

Updated Dec 2, 2023
Base Pay Range
$64K - $105K/yr
Average Base Pay

904 salaries

$67K

Low

$88K

Average

$119K

High

Additional Cash Compensation
Average$6,338Range$2,769 - $14,510
The average salary for Research Scientist is $88,189 per year in the Canada. The average additional cash compensation for a Research Scientist in the Canada is $6,338, with a range from $2,769 - $14,510. Salaries estimates are based on 904 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Research Scientist employees in Canada.

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in Canada

$88,189 /yr
Research Scientist
$138,718 /yr
Senior Research Scientist
$92,070 /yr
Adjunct Research Scientist
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Job TitleSalary
Research Scientist$88,189 /yr
Senior Research Scientist$138,718 /yr
Adjunct Research Scientist$92,070 /yr
What is the salary trajectory for a Research Scientist?

in Canada

$88,189 /yr
Research Scientist
$138,718 /yr
Senior Research Scientist
$92,070 /yr
Adjunct Research Scientist
See Full Career Path

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What is the salary trajectory for a Research Scientist?

Job TitleSalary
Research Scientist$88,189 /yr
Senior Research Scientist$138,718 /yr
Adjunct Research Scientist$92,070 /yr

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University of British Columbia
4.2

University of British Columbia

Research Scientist

$67,169

 /yr
Range: $53K - $92K
22 salaries
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$53K

$92K

$53,172 - $92,216 Range

Charles River Laboratories
3.4

Charles River Laboratories

Research Scientist

$72,015

 /yr
Range: $60K - $93K
21 salaries
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$60K

$93K

$60,350 - $92,546 Range

Stradigi AI
3.5

Stradigi AI

Research Scientist

$105,266

 /yr
Range: $93K - $136K
19 salaries
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$93K

$136K

$92,888 - $136,253 Range

McGill University
4.2

McGill University

Research Scientist

$72,141

 /yr
Range: $18K - $147K
16 salaries
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$18K

$147K

$17,538 - $146,528 Range

University of Toronto
4.3

University of Toronto

Research Scientist

$56,956

 /yr
Range: $29K - $101K
15 salaries
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$29K

$101K

$29,110 - $100,541 Range

AbCellera
4.4

AbCellera

Research Scientist

$107,590

 /yr
Range: $91K - $148K
15 salaries
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$91K

$148K

$90,643 - $148,020 Range

Aspect Biosystems
4

Aspect Biosystems

Research Scientist

$75,159

 /yr
Range: $51K - $96K
14 salaries
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$51K

$96K

$50,697 - $96,483 Range

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Government of Canada
4

Government of Canada

Research Scientist

$113,374

 /yr
Range: $94K - $157K
11 salaries
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$94K

$157K

$93,891 - $157,436 Range

University of Calgary
4

University of Calgary

Research Scientist

$67,169

 /yr
Range: $29K - $94K
11 salaries
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$29K

$94K

$29,351 - $93,707 Range

Ressources naturelles Canada
4.1

Ressources naturelles Canada

Research Scientist

$90,699

 /yr
Range: $60K - $128K
10 salaries
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$60K

$128K

$60,245 - $127,957 Range

KGK Science
3.6

KGK Science

Research Scientist

$59,051

 /yr
Range: $50K - $86K
10 salaries
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$50K

$86K

$50,000 - $85,869 Range

McMaster University
4.2

McMaster University

Research Scientist

$73,416

 /yr
Range: $44K - $96K
9 salaries
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$44K

$96K

$43,702 - $96,393 Range

University of Saskatchewan
4.2

University of Saskatchewan

Research Scientist

$66,887

 /yr
Range: $44K - $146K
9 salaries
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$44K

$146K

$43,759 - $145,561 Range

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
3.9

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories

Research Scientist

$91,154

 /yr
Range: $75K - $116K
9 salaries
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$75K

$116K

$74,917 - $116,000 Range

Gilead Sciences
3.9

Gilead Sciences

Research Scientist

$109,907

 /yr
Range: $62K - $209K
9 salaries
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$62K

$209K

$62,431 - $208,733 Range

The Ottawa Hospital
3.9

The Ottawa Hospital

Research Scientist

$136,926

 /yr
Range: $67K - $151K
8 salaries
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$67K

$151K

$67,442 - $151,274 Range

National Research Council Canada
4.1

National Research Council Canada

Research Scientist

$101,007

 /yr
Range: $81K - $149K
8 salaries
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$81K

$149K

$80,982 - $148,881 Range

FPInnovations
2.9

FPInnovations

Research Scientist

$82,262

 /yr
Range: $67K - $105K
8 salaries
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$67K

$105K

$67,190 - $105,343 Range

E-One Energy
2.8

E-One Energy

Research Scientist

$95,013

 /yr
Range: $91K - $104K
8 salaries
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$91K

$104K

$91,291 - $103,893 Range

NuChem Sciences
4.7

NuChem Sciences

Research Scientist

$83,138

 /yr
Range: $58K - $91K
8 salaries
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$58K

$91K

$57,620 - $91,345 Range

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Research Scientist Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Research Scientist salaries - 22 salaries reported$67,169/yr
Research Scientist salaries - 21 salaries reported$72,015/yr
Research Scientist salaries - 19 salaries reported$105,266/yr
Research Scientist salaries - 16 salaries reported$72,141/yr
Research Scientist salaries - 15 salaries reported$56,956/yr
Research Scientist salaries - 15 salaries reported$107,590/yr
Research Scientist salaries - 14 salaries reported$75,159/yr
Research Scientist salaries - 11 salaries reported$113,374/yr
Research Scientist salaries - 11 salaries reported$67,169/yr
Research Scientist salaries - 10 salaries reported$90,699/yr
Research Scientist salaries - 10 salaries reported$59,051/yr
Research Scientist salaries - 9 salaries reported$73,416/yr
Research Scientist salaries - 9 salaries reported$66,887/yr
Research Scientist salaries - 9 salaries reported$91,154/yr
Research Scientist salaries - 9 salaries reported$109,907/yr
Research Scientist salaries - 8 salaries reported$136,926/yr
Research Scientist salaries - 8 salaries reported$101,007/yr
Research Scientist salaries - 8 salaries reported$82,262/yr
Research Scientist salaries - 8 salaries reported$95,013/yr
Research Scientist salaries - 8 salaries reported$83,138/yr
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Frequently asked questions about a Research Scientist salaries

The average salary for a Research Scientist is $88,189 per year in Canada. Salaries estimates are based on 904 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Research Scientist employees in Canada.

The highest salary for a Research Scientist in Canada is $119,242 per year.

The lowest salary for a Research Scientist in Canada is $66,736 per year.

Research scientists make a very good income and salaries are growing at a steady rate. A research scientist’s salary starts higher than the average salary in Canada. Salaries are the highest in Alberta, Ontario, and Quebec. You can also make more money as a research scientist by working within urban areas or large city centers. Having years of experience as a research scientist will also gain you a higher salary.

To earn a higher salary as a research scientist, consider staying where you are and asking for a raise or alternative employers who may pay more. You have many options, including government and university research laboratories, telecommunications companies, aerospace, electronic, and electrical manufacturing companies, hospitals, power utilities, and various other manufacturing, research, and processing consulting firms. Most employers usually require a master’s degree in your field of expertise or sometimes even a doctoral degree. Your employment options will be limited if you’re a research scientist with just a bachelor’s or a graduate’s degree. As a Clinical Research Professional (CRP), you can bolster your professional reputation by getting certification through the Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA), making you more valuable to any employer.

If you’d like to negotiate your salary as a research scientist or a job offer you’ve received, look up research scientist jobs and check out the wages in your province or territory for research scientists with your qualifications. The university and government labs are generally funded by donations and grants and don’t have as much wiggle room in their salary offers. In cases where the salary is quite firm, you could ask for other perks that would make up the shortfall, such as extra paid vacation days or extended healthcare benefits. If that isn’t good enough for you, plenty of private and public organizations will pay good money for an established research scientist. Negotiate by showing proof of your published findings, collaborations, and newly developed methods or products.

About 67.86% of Research Scientist professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional $6,338 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Research Scientist in Canada as a good salary.

Research Scientist professionals in Canada have a wide total pay range, between $52,564 and $161,281 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of $88,189 following the average career path of a Research Scientist.

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