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How much does a Data Scientist take home in Canada?
A Data Scientist earning the median salary of CA$126K in Canada takes home approximately $88,973 per year ($7,414 per month) after federal and Ontario income tax, CPP, and EI, using 2026 rates.
2026 CRA Rates · Federal + Ontario + CPP/EI
Data Scientist Take-Home Pay in Canada 2026
A Data Scientist earning the median salary of CA$126K in Canada takes home approximately $88,973/year ($7,414/month) after federal and Ontario income tax, CPP, and EI, using 2026 rates.
Data Scientist take-home pay across the salary range
Ontario resident employee, federal + provincial rates. 2026 rates.
Entry (P25)
$122,000
gross/year
Take-home
$86,709
$7,226/month
Total tax
$35,291
28.9% effective rate
Breakdown
Fed+ON Tax: $29,521
CPP+EI: $5,770
Median
$126,000
gross/year
Take-home
$88,973
$7,414/month
Total tax
$37,027
29.4% effective rate
Breakdown
Fed+ON Tax: $31,257
CPP+EI: $5,770
Senior (P75)
$130,000
gross/year
Take-home
$91,237
$7,603/month
Total tax
$38,763
29.8% effective rate
Breakdown
Fed+ON Tax: $32,994
CPP+EI: $5,770
Adjust for your actual salary
The table above uses the Data Scientist median. Enter your own gross salary below for a precise figure.
Federal + Ontario (ON) provincial tax only. Other provinces and territories have different brackets, surtaxes, and health levies — this calculator does not model them.
CA$
2026 tax year
Federal Basic Personal Amount: $16,452 (tapers above $181,440). Ontario Basic Personal Amount: $12,989. Includes Ontario Surtax, Ontario Health Premium, CPP/CPP2, and EI.
Common salaries:
Annual take-home pay
$88,973
Per month
$7,414
Per week
$1,711
Effective tax rate
29.4%
How your $126,000 is split
Take-home
$88,973
70.6%
Federal tax
$20,215
16.0%
Ontario tax
$11,042
8.8%
CPP + EI
$5,770
4.6%
| Gross salary | $126,000 |
| Federal tax | -$20,215 |
| Ontario tax | -$9,030 |
| Ontario Surtax | -$1,262 |
| Ontario Health Premium | -$750 |
| CPP | -$4,230 |
| CPP2 | -$416 |
| EI | -$1,123 |
| Total deductions | -$37,027 |
| Net take-home (annual) | $88,973 |
Calculations use 2026 federal and Ontario tax rates, CPP/CPP2, and EI figures. Models Federal + Ontario (ON) provincial tax only — other provinces and territories have different brackets and levies and are not covered. Does not account for RRSP contributions, employer benefits, or other credits and deductions. For precise figures, consult the CRA or a tax professional.
Frequently asked questions
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What is the effective tax rate for a Data Scientist in Canada?
On a median Data Scientist salary of CA$126K, the effective deduction rate (federal tax, Ontario tax, CPP, and EI combined) is 29.4%, leaving $88,973 as take-home pay.
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How much CPP does a Data Scientist contribute in Canada?
On a CA$126K salary, a Data Scientist contributes approximately $4,646 per year to CPP and CPP2 combined, capped at the 2026 Year's Additional Maximum Pensionable Earnings of $85,000.
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How much EI does a Data Scientist pay in Canada?
Employment Insurance is 1.63% of insurable earnings up to the 2026 Maximum Insurable Earnings of $68,900, capped at $1,123.07 per year for a Data Scientist at this salary level.
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Does the Ontario Surtax affect a Data Scientist's take-home pay?
The Ontario Surtax adds 20% on Ontario tax payable above $5,818, and a further 36% above $7,307 (the two tiers stack). At CA$126K, this surtax applies and increases the effective provincial tax rate.
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What does a senior Data Scientist take home in Canada?
A senior Data Scientist earning CA$130K (P75 of the salary range) takes home approximately $91,237 per year ($7,603 per month) after federal and Ontario tax, CPP, and EI, with an effective tax rate of 29.8%.
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What does a junior Data Scientist take home in Canada?
A junior Data Scientist earning CA$122K (P25 of the salary range) takes home approximately $86,709 per year ($7,226 per month) after federal and Ontario tax, CPP, and EI, with an effective tax rate of 28.9%.