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Data scientist salary in Canada in 2026

Gross, net, employer cost, and ranges by seniority.

Data scientist salary in Canada in 2026

A senior Data scientist in Canada earns a median of 14,300 CAD gross monthly, around 9,667 €. Total employer cost is roughly 10,590 € monthly, including employer contributions. Levels range from junior to senior per the grid below.

Salaries by seniority in Canada

SeniorityMedian gross≈ EURp10p90
Junior6,600 CAD4,462 €5,400 CAD8,050 CAD
Mid-level9,400 CAD6,354 €7,600 CAD11,500 CAD
Senior14,300 CAD9,667 €11,500 CAD18,500 CAD

Indicative EUR conversion using the rate dated 2026-05-07. Use the calculator for a complete net pay and contributions simulation.

How to read Data scientist salaries in Canada

The median divides observed pay into two equal groups. The p10 and p90 percentiles show a market range that is more useful than a single average.

In the available references, monthly gross pay runs from 6,600 CAD at junior level to 14,300 CAD at senior level.

Net salary then depends on employee contributions, taxable income and individual circumstances. Employer cost adds employer contributions to gross salary.

See contributions, taxes and employment rules in Canada

The role of Data scientist in Canada shows a median monthly gross salary of 14,300 CAD (~9,667 €). This figure is calculated from n/a Kernel observations, cross-referenced with public sources on local taxation.

For a foreign employer, total loaded cost for a senior reaches approximately 10,590 € per month, including estimated employer contributions under the active country parameters.

Below you'll find the breakdown by seniority (junior, mid-level, senior), p10 and p90 percentiles, and a comparison with a reference country to quickly situate the market.

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