SENIOR SCIENTIST
Seniority - Level 1: Professional/Staff
Sunshine Members - 2025
134
+3
(+2.3%)
vs 2024
Average Sunshine Salary - 2025
$219,843.03
+$4,845
(+2.3%)
vs 2024
Position Economics
Salary range and market performance.
Salary Spread
$110k
—
$500k
Lowest to Highest reported in 2025
Historical Growth
81.6%
NOT BEATING INFLATION
Since 1996
Market Presence
12 Employers
Hiring this role in 2025
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Quick Insight: The highest paid individual in this role works at HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN and earns 128% more than the provincial average for this title in the 2025 sunshine list.
Salary Evolution
Historical average salary for this position over time.
* Data represents annual average based on provincial disclosures.
Market Distribution
Comparative analysis of volume vs. compensation for this role.
Hiring Volume by Sector
Hospitals & Boards of Public Health
94 Staff
Other Public Sector Employers
32 Staff
Crown Agencies
4 Staff
Government of Ontario – Ministries
3 Staff
Universities
1 Staff
Top Employers, Ranked by Average Salary
$266,588
$232,504
$229,404
$217,745
$180,499
Gender Breakdown
Comparing the first recorded year to the most recent data.
Male
Female
Unknown
Latest: 2025
Based on: 134 Sunshine Employees
Earliest: 1996
Based on: 17 Sunshine Employees
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Trend Insight: Female representation has grown by 21.9% since this position first appeared on the list, while the total workforce has increased.
Gender Salary Gap
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Historical Context:
Over the last 30 years,
the data shows a historical Male advantage,
with an average salary gap of $11,221 per year.
This reflects the cumulative trend for SENIOR SCIENTIST across all recorded reporting periods.
Employee Salaries
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