How Much Do Data Scientist Jobs Pay in Canada? (September 2026)
As of September 2026, the median Data Scientist salary in Canada is $138,500 a year. Most roles pay between $69,348 and $200,500 (the 10th–90th percentile), drawn from 30 live salaried listings across 19 companies. All figures are converted to annual US dollars so different sources compare like-for-like.
How pay has moved
Median base salary by month, from our monthly salary snapshots.
Highest-paying employers
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- Data Scientist IIIData Scientist IIAI2 Data Science Associate (Graduate)Data Science Intern/Co-op (WINTER 2027)AI2 Data Science Co-op (WINTER 2027)All TD Securities roles →
Employers ranked by median advertised base among those with at least two salaried listings in Canada; each one’s best-paying open roles are listed beneath it.
Methodology: Data Scientist listings in Canada with a published salary, updated daily. Figures come from roles that are open right now. 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.