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Chemist I Salaries in Canada

• What is the average Chemist I salary in Canada?
  How much does a Chemist I in Canada make? The median annual Chemist I salary in Canada is C$70,880, as of June 25, 2026, with a range usually between C$63,310-C$79,440 not including bonus and benefit information and other factors that impact base pay. However, the salary for someone with the title Chemist I may vary depending on a number of factors including industry, company size, location, years of experience and level of education. Our team of Certified Compensation Professionals has analyzed survey data collected from thousands of HR departments at companies of all sizes and industries to present this range of annual salaries for people with the job title Chemist I in Canada.

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  This chart describes the expected percentage of people who perform the job of Chemist I in , that make less than that salary. For example 50% of the people who perform the job of Chemist I in are expected to make less than the median.
  Source: HR Reported data as of June 25, 2026

• Job Description for Chemist I
  Evaluates the chemical and physical properties of various organic and inorganic substances. Utilizes established methods and procedures and laboratory equipment to perform analytical testing of substances. Prepares compounds, reagents and solutions. Develop and write technical reports of testing results. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. View full job description

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  • Chemist II
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• Level of Education
  • Chemist I Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree
  • Chemist I Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA
  • Chemist I Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

• Industries that include Chemist I
  • Aerospace & Defense ,
  • Biotechnology ,
  • Business Services ,
  • Chemicals ,
  • Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit ,
  • Energy & Utilities ,
  • Financial Services ,
  • Healthcare ,
  • Hospitality & Leisure ,
  • MFG Durable ,
  • MFG Nondurable ,
  • Pharmaceuticals ,
  • Retail & Wholesale ,
  • Software & Networking ,
  • Transportation

• Categories that include Chemist I
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Aerospace and Defense
  • Biotechnology
  • Entry Level
  • Science and Research

• Chemist I Salaries by Province in Canada
  • Alberta
  • British Columbia
  • Manitoba
  • New Brunswick
  • Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Nova Scotia
  • Northwest Territories
  • Nunavut
  • Ontario
  • Prince Edward Island
  • Quebec
  • Saskatchewan
  • Yukon

• Pharmaceuticals Jobs by Salary Range
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