Data Scientist Salary in Canada
Junior · CAD · 2026 model
Employers in Canada increasingly benchmark Data Scientist roles against international talent pools, which keeps junior compensation competitive in 2026.
Salary range · Junior
CA$116,750–CA$139,304
Gross annual · CAD
≈ $84,872 – ≈ $101,268 (USD approx. · rates from 2026-05-15)
Average
CA$128,027
$93,070 approx.
Est. take-home
CA$94,740
$68,872 approx.
~26% effective tax (model)
Demand
high
rising trend
Tax & cost of living
Estimated effective tax rate: 26% on gross annual pay (simplified; excludes credits, local payroll rules, and benefits).
At this gross level, purchasing power is often stronger than the nominal USD amount suggests when compared to US metro averages (≈ $101,163.043 US-equivalent buying power heuristic).
Junior vs mid vs senior
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Data Scientist salary in Canada for junior roles?
- Our 2026 model shows a typical range of CA$116,750 to CA$139,304, with a midpoint near CA$128,027 gross per year before tax. Actual offers vary by city, employer, and skills.
- Is junior Data Scientist pay rising in Canada?
- Demand is marked as high with a rising trend in our static dataset. Use this page for planning—not contract or HR advice.
- How much tax is taken from a Data Scientist salary in Canada?
- We apply an approximate effective rate of 26% for illustration. Payroll, credits, and local rules change your real take-home—use our income tax calculator for a second opinion.
- How does cost of living affect Data Scientist pay in Canada?
- At this gross level, purchasing power is often stronger than the nominal USD amount suggests when compared to US metro averages (≈ $101,163.043 US-equivalent buying power heuristic).
- What is this salary in US dollars?
- Local offers are usually quoted in CAD. We convert to USD using rates from 2026-05-15 (frankfurter.app)—about $84,872–$101,268 gross per year (≈ $93,070 average). Rates refresh about once per day at build time, not live at every page view. For salaries natively in USD, open the United States version of this role.
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