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Science and Technical Services Average Salaries in Montreal 2024

How much money does a person working in Science and Technical Services make in Montreal?


Average Yearly Salary
175,000 CAD
( 14,600 CAD monthly)

LOW
65,000
CAD
AVERAGE
175,000
CAD
HIGH
300,000
CAD
All salary figures displayed here are per year except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working in Science and Technical Services in Montreal typically earns around 175,000 CAD. Salaries range from 65,000 CAD (lowest average) to 300,000 CAD (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Science and Technical Services domain in Montreal exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Science and Technical Services
3D Lab Technologist122,000 CAD
3D Printing Specialist115,000 CAD
Algorithm Developer170,000 CAD
Analytical Chemist234,000 CAD
Anthropologist179,000 CAD
Archeologist154,000 CAD
Assistant Breeder83,400 CAD
Astronomer283,000 CAD
Atmospheric and Space Scientist242,000 CAD
Behavior Analyst157,000 CAD
Behavior Intervention Specialist186,000 CAD
Behavior Specialist167,000 CAD
Biochemist262,000 CAD
Biofuels Processing Technician107,000 CAD
Biofuels Production Manager184,000 CAD
Biologist286,000 CAD
Biomedical Laboratory Officer103,000 CAD
Biomedical Scientist293,000 CAD
Biophysicist279,000 CAD
Chemical Engineer127,000 CAD
Chemical Technologist119,000 CAD
Chemist261,000 CAD
Chief Robotics Integration Officer196,000 CAD
Chief Technologist226,000 CAD
Climate Change Analyst173,000 CAD
Clinical Laboratory Scientist287,000 CAD
Computer Scientist206,000 CAD
Conservation Scientist230,000 CAD
Data Science Specialist170,000 CAD
Data Scientist208,000 CAD
DNA Analyst275,000 CAD
Ecologist208,000 CAD
Economic Development Specialist204,000 CAD
Flavourist88,500 CAD
Food Scientist175,000 CAD
Forensic Scientist213,000 CAD
Formulation Technologist109,000 CAD
Fraud Investigator128,000 CAD
Genomics Scientist272,000 CAD
Geographer146,000 CAD
Geographic Information Systems Technician90,400 CAD
Geological Data Technician93,200 CAD
Geological Technician110,000 CAD
Geologist223,000 CAD
Geomatics Scientist223,000 CAD
Geophysical Data Technician91,800 CAD
Geospatial Information Scientist and Technologist201,000 CAD
Global Technical Lead282,000 CAD
Hydrologist175,000 CAD
Industrial Ecologist195,000 CAD
Intelligence Analyst169,000 CAD
Internet of Things (IoT) Architect136,000 CAD
Internet of Things (IoT) Compliance Analyst152,000 CAD
Internet of Things (IoT) Consultant157,000 CAD
Internet of Things (IoT) Engineer128,000 CAD
Internet of Things (IoT) Integration Specialist147,000 CAD
Internet of Things (IoT) Logistics Analyst115,000 CAD
Internet of Things (IoT) Security Analyst115,000 CAD
Internet of Things (IoT) Specialist127,000 CAD
Internet of Things (IoT) Technician104,000 CAD
Knowledge Management Specialist137,000 CAD
Lab Analyst115,000 CAD
Lab Manager193,000 CAD
Lab Technician84,900 CAD
Laboratory Manager199,000 CAD
Laboratory Researcher121,000 CAD
Laboratory Technician79,900 CAD
Life Sciences Analyst188,000 CAD
Life Scientist218,000 CAD
Marine Architect167,000 CAD
Marine Biologist196,000 CAD
Marine Superintendent111,000 CAD
Materials Analyst120,000 CAD
Materials Scientist202,000 CAD
Mathematician207,000 CAD
Medical Scientist295,000 CAD
Metallurgist196,000 CAD
Meteorologist190,000 CAD
Microbiologist300,000 CAD
Natural Language Processing Researcher176,000 CAD
Natural Resource Specialist155,000 CAD
Natural Resources Analyst163,000 CAD
Natural Sciences Manager271,000 CAD
Neurotechnology Specialist233,000 CAD
Nuclear Engineer297,000 CAD
Physical Scientist226,000 CAD
Physicist264,000 CAD
Political Scientist218,000 CAD
Polygraph Examiner74,600 CAD
Polysomnographic Technologist124,000 CAD
Product Development Scientist217,000 CAD
Quantitative Research Analyst180,000 CAD
Quantitative Researcher193,000 CAD
Quantum Algorithm Developer159,000 CAD
Quantum Computing Engineer139,000 CAD
Quantum Computing Ethics Officer141,000 CAD
Quantum Computing Specialist157,000 CAD
Radiation Protection Specialist152,000 CAD
Refrigeration Technician65,700 CAD
Research Scientist200,000 CAD
Risk Safety Engineer126,000 CAD
Robotics Architect161,000 CAD
Scientific Photographer119,000 CAD
Scientific Programmer163,000 CAD
Scientist192,000 CAD
Service Engineer123,000 CAD
Service Technician81,600 CAD
Social Science Research Assistant110,000 CAD
Social Scientist218,000 CAD
Sociologist204,000 CAD
Soil Scientist167,000 CAD
Statistical Analyst125,000 CAD
Statistical Assistant88,300 CAD
Statistician181,000 CAD
Survey Analyst120,000 CAD
Survey Researcher108,000 CAD
Surveying and Mapping Technician71,600 CAD
Team Leader166,000 CAD
Technical Manager181,000 CAD
Technical Officer80,100 CAD
Technical Service Director249,000 CAD
Technical Services Regulatory Affairs Specialist119,000 CAD
Technical Services Research and Development Manager289,000 CAD
Technical Services Research Associate141,000 CAD
Technical Services Research Coordinator137,000 CAD
Technician79,300 CAD
Water Ecologist233,000 CAD
Wearable Technology Developer137,000 CAD
Wearables Specialist114,000 CAD
Wildlife Biologist188,000 CAD


Science and Technical Services Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Montreal

Median and salary distribution Montreal Science and Technical Services yearly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
162,000 CAD or more
10% of people earn
138,000 to 162,000 CAD
20% of people earn
85,500 CAD or less
65% of people earn
85,500 to 138,000 CAD
Minimum Salary
65,000 CAD
Median
162,000 CAD
Maximum
300,000 CAD




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per year except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries in Science and Technical Services in Montreal range from 65,000 CAD (starting average salary) to 300,000 CAD (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Science and Technical Services is 162,000 CAD, implying that half of the workforce in Montreal earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Science and Technical Services in Montreal earn less than 125,000 CAD, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 192,000 CAD, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Science and Technical Services in Montreal. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 85,500 CAD to 138,000 CAD. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 85,500 CAD mark, while 10% ranged from 138,000 CAD to 162,000 CAD. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 162,000 CAD or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage.

Generally speaking, employees in Science and Technical Services in Montreal having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.

Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.

As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.

Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.


Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.


Salary Comparison By Education

How does the education level affect your salary?

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Change in salary based on education varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of multiple jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.

It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income?

We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degree levels across many jobs in Science and Technical Services in Montreal, below are our findings.

Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average 17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.

Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn 24% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate or diploma.

Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.

Finally, PhD holders earn 23% more than Master's Degree holders on average while doing the same job.


Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?

A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Canada costs anywhere from 50,000 CAD to 150,000 CAD and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

Employees can't expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming they already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.

Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch to a higher-paying job. The numbers seem to support this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

The decision really depends on the situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if a person can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. Degree costs can be recovered roughly in a year or so.



Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Science and Technical Services / Montreal

Salary comparison by gender Canada Science and Technical Services yearly
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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? In the field of Science and Technical Services in Canada, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 5%.

Male
160,000 CAD
Female-5%
152,000 CAD
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Canada for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Science and Technical Services / Montreal

How much are annual salary increments in Montreal for individuals working in Science and Technical Services? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Science and Technical Services in Canada are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately % every months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 9% granted to employees every 15 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Canada Science and Technical Services
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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

Canada / All Professions

Annual Salary Increment Rate Canada
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The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Canada is 7%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.

Bonus and Incentive Rates / Science and Technical Services / Canada

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Canada Science and Technical Services
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100% of surveyed staff in Science and Technical Services reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while % said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from % to % of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
%
No Bonus
100%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Hourly Average Wage / Science and Technical Services / Montreal


84 CAD per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Science and Technical Services in Montreal is 84 CAD.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working in Science and Technical Services in Montreal is 31 CAD. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Gatineau150,000 CAD
Montreal175,000 CAD
Quebec164,000 CAD

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in Canada is 4% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
117,000 CAD
Public Sector+4%
122,000 CAD
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary in Science and Technical Services in Montreal?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 162,000 CAD and 192,000 CAD. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for jobs in Science and Technical Services in Montreal ranges from 65,000 CAD to 125,000 CAD. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary


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