Data Scientist Salary in Ottawa — 2026 Guide
Data & AI · +10% YoY growth
Data Scientists extract insights and build predictive models. The role increasingly blurs with ML engineering — those who can deploy production models command higher pay. Ottawa's market is shaped by federal government contracts — strong demand for cleared professionals and enterprise tech roles. The figures below are market benchmarks for Data Scientist roles in Ottawa, derived from national ATS posting data adjusted for local market conditions. Figures are updated as new postings are ingested.
Median Salary · Ottawa
$120,000
per year · CAD
Range: $86,000 — $166,000
Monthly
$10,000
Hourly
$57.69
Entry Level
$86,000
Salary by Experience Level
Data Scientist in Ottawa, 2026
Skills That Increase Pay
Data Scientists with expertise in these areas typically earn 15–30% above the median.
About the Role
Data Scientists extract insights and build predictive models. The role increasingly blurs with ML engineering — those who can deploy production models command higher pay.
Key Facts: Data Scientist in Ottawa
- Median data scientist salary in Ottawa is $120,000/year in 2026 (market benchmark).
- Entry-level positions typically start around $86,000/year.
- Senior and lead roles can reach $166,000/year and above.
- The market is growing at approximately +10% year-over-year.
- Ottawa's market is shaped by federal government contracts — strong demand for cleared professionals and enterprise tech roles.
- All salary data on LANDTHATROLE is sourced from employer ATS job postings — not self-reported surveys.
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