Data Scientist Salary in Toronto — 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. Ontario's salary transparency law requires employers to disclose pay ranges in job postings, helping candidates negotiate more effectively. The figures below are market benchmarks for Data Scientist roles in Toronto, derived from national ATS posting data adjusted for local market conditions. Figures are updated as new postings are ingested.
Median Salary · Toronto
$130,000
per year · CAD
Range: $94,000 — $179,000
Monthly
$10,833
Hourly
$62.50
Entry Level
$94,000
Salary by Experience Level
Data Scientist in Toronto, 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 Toronto
- Median data scientist salary in Toronto is $130,000/year in 2026 (market benchmark).
- Entry-level positions typically start around $94,000/year.
- Senior and lead roles can reach $179,000/year and above.
- The market is growing at approximately +10% year-over-year.
- Ontario's salary transparency law requires employers to disclose pay ranges in job postings, helping candidates negotiate more effectively.
- All salary data on LANDTHATROLE is sourced from employer ATS job postings — not self-reported surveys.
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