Official national median hourly wage: CA$46.15 an hour for Data scientists (NOC 2021 21211).
Source: ESDC Job Bank (2023-2024). Observed figure, published 2023-2024.
For context, the SalaryByRole job-title median is US$118,173 a year.
Showing amounts in USD (USD default; source data is CAD). FX as of Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:02:31 +0000. Convert currencies
Data Scientists in Canada earn a national median of CA$165,000 (CA$13,800 a month, roughly CA$79 an hour on a 2,080-hour year).
The closest technology peer is software engineer at CA$154,000, so a data scientist earns 7.1% more at the national median in Canada.
The closest official occupation is Data scientists (NOC 2021 21211). In 2023-2024 its national median hourly wage was CA$46.15 an hour.
8 provinces and territories have a published figure. British Columbia is highest at CA$48.08 (+4% vs national) and New Brunswick lowest at CA$39.32, a 1.22× gap.
2 of the 8 pay above the national median hourly wage; the next highest after British Columbia are Ontario (CA$47.69) and Quebec (CA$46.00).
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median hourly wage Observed | CA$46.15 |
| Average hourly wage Observed | CA$48.93 |
| Low hourly wage (usually the 10th percentile) Observed | CA$30.00 |
| First-quartile hourly wage Observed | CA$38.46 |
| Third-quartile hourly wage Observed | CA$56.59 |
| High hourly wage (usually the 90th percentile) Observed | CA$69.74 |
| # | Province | Median hourly wage | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | British Columbia | CA$48.08 | +4% |
| 2 | Ontario | CA$47.69 | +3% |
| 3 | Quebec | CA$46.00 | 0% |
| 4 | Manitoba | CA$45.00 | -2% |
| 5 | Alberta | CA$43.27 | -6% |
| 6 | Saskatchewan | CA$42.05 | -9% |
| 7 | Newfoundland and Labrador | CA$41.76 | -10% |
| 8 | New Brunswick | CA$39.32 | -15% |
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, Job Bank wages by occupation (NOC 2021) and region, 2023-2024 Labour Force Survey estimates (open.canada.ca, revised 2025-11-19) (Open Government Licence – Canada). Figures are copied from the published table without adjustment; ranks and percentage differences are calculated by us. Methodology
Canada is 2nd of 9 countries for this role once medians are converted at the same exchange rate (US$118,200). The United States pays 2% more (CA$167,551 at today's rate) and Australia pays 0% less (CA$164,908).
That median is about 2.1× GDP per person (US$55,700, World Bank 2025). That is a rough sign of how far the role pays above the average national income.
| # | Country | Median (USD) | In CAD | vs Canada |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  United States | US$120,000 | CA$167,551 | +2% |
| 2 |  Canada | US$118,200 | CA$165,000 | — |
| 3 |  Australia | US$118,100 | CA$164,908 | 0% |
If a remote employer paid the U.S. median for the same job (US$120,000), that would be about CA$167,551, 1.02× the local median. Location-adjusted remote offers usually land between the two.
Our simplified income-tax model for Canada leaves about CA$135,401 a year from the CA$165,000 median, CA$11,283 a month at a 18% effective rate. Canada federal income tax only; excludes provincial tax and CPP/EI.
Consumer prices in Canada rose 2.1% in 2025 (World Bank). Matching that on the CA$165,000 median takes a raise of about CA$3,465.
Unemployment was 6.9% of the labour force in 2025.
Canada has 31 public holidays in 2026 (Nager.Date); at the median, one working day is worth about CA$635 before tax.
Figures are estimates, updated 2026-11-01. See our methodology for sources and limitations.