Graduate Research Assistant salary in Canada
Based on 11 Canadian job postings that list pay, the median graduate research assistant pay is $58.46 an hour. The middle half of postings pay between $49.14 and $58.46.
Lower 25%$49.14
Median$58.46
Upper 25%$58.46
Pay figures are taken from employer postings that list pay. They are not estimates. Updated November 6, 2026.
By province
| Location | Lower 25% | Median | Upper 25% | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario | $49.14 | $58.46 | $58.46 | 11 |
By city
| Location | Lower 25% | Median | Upper 25% | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo, ON | $51.47 | $58.46 | $58.46 | 10 |
Common questions
How much does a graduate research assistant make in Canada?
Based on 11 Canadian job postings that list pay, the median graduate research assistant pay is $58.46 an hour. The middle half of postings pay between $49.14 and $58.46.
Where do graduate research assistants earn the most?
Among provinces with enough data, Ontario has the highest median advertised pay at $58.46 an hour.