# Research Scientist Salary in Canada

> Research Scientist roles in Canada pay a median of $214k a year, based on 13 live listings that disclose salary. The middle half earns $212k to $279k, and the top 10% more than $279k. 31% of these roles are remote. Highest median pay: Cohere.

- **Median (USD):** $214k
- **25th to 75th percentile:** $212k to $279k
- **10th to 90th percentile:** $212k to $279k
- **Disclosed roles:** 13

## By level

From the title and requirements, not from a company level framework.

| Group | n | P25 | Median | P75 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Staff | 6 | $248k | $279k | $279k |

## By city

| Group | n | P25 | Median | P75 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Toronto | 12 | $212k | $213k | $279k |

## Remote vs on-site

| Group | n | P25 | Median | P75 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| On-site / hybrid | 9 | $212k | $212k | $214k |
| Remote | 4 | $279k | $279k | $279k |

## Top-paying companies

Companies with at least three disclosed salaries here, by median.

| Group | n | P25 | Median | P75 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Cohere](https://aijobsgrid.com/companies/cohere) | 5 | $279k | $279k | $279k |
| [Waabi](https://aijobsgrid.com/companies/waabi) | 8 | $212k | $212k | $212k |

## Other roles

- [AI Engineer Salary in Canada](https://aijobsgrid.com/salaries/ai-llm-engineer/canada)
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Every live listing here that discloses a number, in any currency. Converted to USD at ECB reference rates as of 2026-10-28. Hourly, weekly, and monthly figures are annualised (2,080 / 52 / 12). Where a salary is a range we use its midpoint. Live roles: [Research Scientist jobs](https://aijobsgrid.com/ai-jobs/research-scientist). Check an offer: https://aijobsgrid.com/salaries/calculator?role=research-scientist&facet=canada&offer=185000

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