How Much Do Research Scientist Jobs Pay in Toronto? (November 2026)
As of November 2026, the median Research Scientist salary in Toronto is $162,500 a year. Most roles pay between $123,572 and $235,100 (the 10th–90th percentile), drawn from 12 live salaried listings across 4 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
- Senior / Staff Research Engineer, Generative AI DeploymentResearch ScientistResearch Scientist, Neural ReconstructionResearch Scientist, World Models2026 Intern, PhD Research ScientistAll Waabi roles →
- Sr. Applied AI Scientist – Generative AI & Agentic SystemsVP, Portfolio Manager, Quantitative InvestmentAll BMO Capital Markets roles →
- Research Machine Learning ScientistSenior Applied Machine Learning Scientist (predictive analytics)Senior Applied Machine Learning Scientist, Generative AI Model Validation ATH# 5480Applied Machine Learning Scientist I ATH# 5645 (Tabular Deep Learning Model Validation)All TD Securities roles →
Employers ranked by median advertised base among those with at least two salaried listings in Toronto; each one’s best-paying open roles are listed beneath it.
Methodology: Research Scientist listings in Toronto 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.