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Data scientist salary in Canada

How much does a Data Scientist make in Canada?

Average base salary

$99,531

The average salary for a data scientist is $99,531 per year in Canada. 570 salaries reported, updated at October 29, 2026

Data Scientist job openings in Canada

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Summer 2027 Intern - Elevate/D...
Simon-Kucher & Partners3.9out of 5 stars.
Toronto, ON
$40 an hour
Full-time
3 months ago

Highest paying companies for Data Scientist in Canada

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Ontario Institute for Cancer R...
 
$270,400per year
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Systematix
 
$228,800per year
DataAnnotation
 
$223,139per year
Big Viking Games
 
$210,000per year
Keywords Studios
 
$200,000per year
LOYALIST COLLEGE
 
$167,690per year

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Highest paying cities for Data Scientists near Canada

  1. Calgary, AB
    $175,326 per year
  2. Burnaby, BC
    $124,906 per year
  3. Mississauga, ON
    $109,033 per year
  4. Montréal, QC
    $105,021 per year
  5. Ottawa, ON
    $103,532 per year

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Data Scientist

The average salary for a Data Scientist is $99,531 per year in Canada. This figure is based on 570 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 29, 2026.

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Data Scientist salaries typically range between a low of $66,245 and a high of $149,543 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Data Scientist include Calgary, AB at $175,326 per year, Burnaby, BC at $124,906 per year and Mississauga, ON at $109,033 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Data Scientist include Ontario Institute for Cancer Research ($270,400 per year) and Systematix ($228,800 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Data Scientist salary compares to related positions:

  • Chief Data Scientist: Average $114,359 per year
  • Data Science Intern: Average $24.11 per hour
  • Director of Data Science: Average $170,975 per year
  • Junior Data Scientist: Average $87,450 per year
  • Lead Data Scientist: Average $143,860 per year
  • Principal Data Scientist: Average $215,572 per year

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