Data scientist salary in Canada

The average salary for a Data Scientist is $101,345 per year in Canada. This figure is based on 549 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 16, 2026.

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Data Scientist salaries typically range between a low of $68,678 and a high of $149,548 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Data Scientist include Calgary, AB at $168,786 per year, Burnaby, BC at $125,636 per year and Mississauga, ON at $110,129 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Data Scientist include Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (US$270,400 per year) and Systematix (US$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 $114,238 per year
• Data Science Intern: Average $24.11 per hour
• Director of Data Science: Average $176,236 per year
• Junior Data Scientist: Average $86,610 per year
• Lead Data Scientist: Average $148,948 per year
• Principal Data Scientist: Average $194,671 per year