salary report · updated july 2026

How Much Do Data Science Jobs Pay in Canada? (July 2026)

As of July 2026, the median data science salary in Canada is $119,050 a year. Most roles pay between $96,480 and $165,000 (the 10th–90th percentile), drawn from 43 live salaried listings across 14 companies. All figures are converted to annual US dollars so different sources compare like-for-like.

Median salary
$119,050
per year · annual USD
Typical range
$96k$165k
10th–90th percentile
Range seen
$72k$224k
lowest to highest
Sample
43
salaried listings · 14 companies

How pay has moved

$119k$119k$120kJun 2026Jul 2026

Median base salary by the month each role was posted, across current live listings. A monthly snapshot builds a firmer long-run trend over time.

Highest-paying employers

1Mastercard$150,2504 roles
2Toast$144,0002 roles
3Turo$128,5002 roles
4Autodesk$127,9004 roles
5BMO Capital Markets$118,80010 roles

Median advertised base among employers with at least two salaried listings in Canada.

Methodology: data science listings in Canada with a published salary, sourced daily from company career pages and ATS APIs. Ranges and single figures are converted to an annual US-dollar midpoint; hourly rates are annualised and out-of-band values dropped. Salary data is self-reported by employers and covers the roles that disclose pay — treat it as a directional guide, not a guarantee.