Computer Science Salary in Canada

$88,327
per year
per month
$7,360
per month
per year
Bonus
$4,130/year
Bonus
$340/month

Computer Scientist - Average Salary

The average salary for a Computer Scientist is $88,327 per year ($7,360 per month), which is $22,556 (+34%) higher than the average Canadian salary.
A Computer Scientist can expect an average starting salary of $49,505. The highest salaries can exceed $172,654.
$49,505
Low
$88,327
Average
$172,654
High
$4,130
Low
$7,360
Average
$14,390
High
Total pay includes salary and bonus.
$800
$91,700
$184,174
Base Salary$49,505 - 172,654
Bonus$800 - 11,520
Total Pay$50,305 - 184,174
$70
$7,640
$15,350
Base Salary$4,130 - 14,390
Bonus$70 - 960
Total Pay$4,200 - 15,350

Computer Scientist Salary Range

Low
$49,505
Average
$88,327
Senior
$129,809
High
$172,654
Low
$4,130
Average
$7,360
Senior
$10,820
High
$14,390
Among Computer Scientists in Canada, new grads after a Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Computer Science (CS) Degree tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced Computer Science Engineering professionals working at at big tech companies enjoy the highest salaries.

Computer Scientist - Pay by Experience Level

An Entry Level Computer Scientist with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average salary of $62,300 per year. A mid career Computer Scientist with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $93,127, while a Senior Computer Scientist with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $129,800. Computer Scientists with more than 20 years of experience earn $145,220 on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Computer Scientist

Late Career▲ +64%
Senior▲ +47%
Mid Career▲ +5%
Average Salary$88,327/year
Entry Level▼ -29%

Gender Breakdown

Female
1%
Male
99%

Computer Scientist - Jobs by Location

Computer Scientist - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Computer Scientist jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months.
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Computer Scientist

How much does a Computer Scientist make in Canada?
A Computer Scientist in Canada earns an average of $88,327 gross per year, which is about $7,360 gross per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Computer Scientist updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Computer Scientist in Canada?
The starting salary of a Computer Scientist in Canada is around $49,505 gross per year. New grads after a Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Computer Science (CS) Degree usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Computer Scientist in Canada?
The highest salary of a Computer Scientist in Canada can reach and exceed $172,654 gross per year. Computer Science Engineering professionals working at at big tech companies usually have the highest salaries.
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