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Data Scientist salary in Canada

Data Scientist roles in Canada span technology teams from startups to enterprise employers. Below are entry, junior, mid, senior and lead gross salary bands for Data Scientist positions—each links to a dedicated page with tax and FAQ detail.

Figures use Toolminator's static salary model (ranges for comparison, not job listings). Methodology & limitations.

Role benchmark (model)

Data Scientist sits in our Technology category. The US reference midpoint for mid-level gross pay is about $130,000 before country and seniority adjustments.Canada pages apply cost-of-living, FX, and level multipliers on top of that anchor.

  • Demand signal

    high

  • Pay trend

    rising

  • Model multiplier

    1.12×

Hiring demand and pay growth are modeled as above average for this role family.

Not a live job board or employer survey. See methodology & limitations.

Directional trend (estimated model)

Growth-leaning

Data Scientist

PressuredStableGrowth

Our static model weights this role family with above-average demand and pay momentum—useful for negotiation prep, not a hiring forecast.

Directional only—not historic BLS/payroll data or a prediction of future offers. Derived from role demand multipliers and growth tags in our static catalog.

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Junior vs mid vs senior

LevelRange (local)Approx. USD
Entry-levelCA$83,191 – CA$101,787$59,206 – $72,441Compare
JuniorCA$119,254 – CA$142,291$84,872 – $101,268Compare
Mid-levelCA$105,000 – CA$135,000$74,728 – $96,079Compare
SeniorCA$238,959 – CA$306,491$170,065 – $218,128Compare
LeadCA$304,308 – CA$394,952$216,574 – $281,085Compare

Data Scientist salaries in Canada

Canadian packages mix CAD base with RRSP matching or annual bonus at larger employers, and provincial tax differences move take-home more than a small base bump does. Our 2026 model places Data Scientist at a mid-level reference of $130,000 before country and cost-of-living adjustments, with demand marked rising. In practice the local band is set by which employers you target — typically banks, public sector and tech.

How we build the Data Scientist band for Canada

Data scientist bands swing with ML production responsibility versus analytics-only scope, so confirm whether the role expects model deployment or dashboard delivery. The three level bands below apply a fixed multiplier to a country-adjusted reference, then narrow the range with level-specific spreads. What moves a data scientist offer up inside a band is statistics, model deployment and experiment design, and what moves it down is local comp quirks.

Data Scientist salary in Canada by city

City pay and cost-of-living multipliers applied to the same national band.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Data Scientist make in Canada?
A mid-level Data Scientist (3–6 years experience) in Canada typically earns CA$105,000 to CA$135,000 gross per year, with a midpoint near CA$120,000, according to our 2026 model.
What is the average Data Scientist salary in Canada for mid-level roles?
Our 2026 model shows a typical range of CA$105,000 to CA$135,000, with a midpoint near CA$120,000 gross per year before tax. Actual offers vary by city, employer, and skills.
What salary range should a Data Scientist with 3–6 years experience expect?
Our model puts 3–6 years experience (mid-level level) at CA$105,000 to CA$135,000 gross per year in Canada. Total compensation can run higher once bonus or equity is included at larger employers.

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