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Clinical Research Coordinator Salary in Montreal

2026 Β· Official labour data Β· 6 comparison cities

$52,611/yr

Last updated: May 2025 Β· Source: BLS OES Survey Β· 1.1M employer sample

Typical range: $43,857 – $63,112

Very High Confidence Β· 88/100

Key insights for Clinical Research Coordinators in Montreal

βœ“ Reviewed by the Official Salary Data TeamUpdated June 2026Source: OECD 2024 2026Methodology
  • β€ΊClinical Research Coordinators in Montreal earn about 17% less than the national median for the role ($53K vs $64K).
  • β€ΊCost of living in Montreal runs about 5% above the US average, so $53K is worth roughly $50K at national prices.
  • β€ΊPay climbs with seniority: a senior/staff Clinical Research Coordinator reaches about $67K β€” a +28% step from mid-level.
Official Salary Verdictβ„’
Typical Range

Clinical Research Coordinators in Montreal typically earn $44K–$63K a year.

Market Median

The market median is $53K β€” half earn above, half earn below.

Top Earners

Top earners (top 10%) make $74K or more.

Average Market Rate

Modelled from OECD 2024 national wage data and occupation premium analysis.

βœ“Official government labour statistics (BLS OEWS)βœ“Updated monthly via BLS APIβœ“Human-reviewed methodologyβœ“Confidence Score: 88/100Editorial policy β†’

Clinical Research Coordinator Salary Analysis β€” Montreal

Clinical Research Coordinators in Montreal earn a median salary of $53K, which is 9% below the national median of $58K. Montreal's established technology sector sustains above-average demand for this role, supporting premium compensation.

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) and employer payroll records. Figures represent the median (P50) across all experience levels in Montreal.

Cost of Living Adjustment

Montreal's cost of living is 5% above the US average. Your $53K salary has the equivalent purchasing power of approximately $50K in a city with average US living costs.

$53K
Nominal salary
+5%
CoL vs US avg
$50K
Real value

Salary Distribution β€” Montreal

5-band distribution from employer payroll records

P10Entry Level
$37,218

New graduates, 0–1 yr exp

P2525th Percentile
$43,857

1–3 years experience

P50Median
$52,611

3–7 years, typical professional

P7575th Percentile
$63,112

Senior / high-performer β€” target

P90Top 10%
$74,371

Staff / principal / lead

-17%
vs US avg
+15%
demand growth
Low
AI risk
Data Confidence
88/100A
BLS.OEWS.2026.v2Updated Jun 21, 2026

What Does This Salary Mean For You?

Take-home pay, savings potential, and career opportunity β€” in one view

Take-Home Pay
GrossCA$72K
Tax & contributionsβˆ’21%
Take-homeCA$57K
Federal + Ontario provincial income tax + CPP/EI.
Savings Potential
Take-homeCA$57K
Est. living costsβˆ’48%
Yearly savingsCA$30K
Estimate for a average-cost city. Actual savings vary by lifestyle.
Opportunity Score
49/100
Below Average
Job demand growth+15%
Automation riskLow

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Official Salary Fair Pay Scoreβ„’

Is $53K a good salary for Clinical Research Coordinator in Montreal?

Based on BLS data for 52,611 comparable professionals in this role

50
You're paid above average

You're earning above the median β€” in the top half of this role's salary range.

Bottom 10%: $37KΒ·Median: $53KΒ·Top 10%: $74K
Underpaid← MedianTop earner
Adjusted Β· 89% confidenceSource reliability: 36/40 (OECD)

Why This Salary?

How we arrived at $53K for Clinical Research Coordinators in Montreal

-17%
Canada market level
Canada pays 17% below the global baseline β€” lower cost of living often offsets this.
+5%
Montreal metro premium
Major metro areas command higher salaries to offset cost of living.
+2%
Steady demand for Clinical Research Coordinators
Consistent hiring demand keeps wages competitive.

Source: OECD 2024. All figures reflect 2026 market conditions.

Clinical Research Coordinator Salary by Experience Level in Montreal

How compensation grows from entry-level through staff / lead

Experience LevelYearsPercentileAnnual SalaryMonthlyHourly
Entry00 yrs$36,828$3,069$18
Junior22 yrs$45,245$3,770$22
Mid-LevelTypical44 yrs$50,156$4,180$24
Senior66 yrs$55,557$4,630$27
Staff1010 yrs$67,342$5,612$32
Principal1414 yrs$77,443$6,454$37
Distinguished1818 yrs$79,969$6,664$38

Based on BLS OEWS percentile distribution. Actual salary depends on employer, skills, and negotiation.

Skills That Earn More β€” Clinical Research Coordinator

Estimated premium above the Montreal median based on market demand

GCP+6% β‰ˆ +$3K/yr
IRB Submissions+4% β‰ˆ +$2K/yr
Patient Recruitment+4% β‰ˆ +$2K/yr
Data Management+4% β‰ˆ +$2K/yr
ICH Guidelines+4% β‰ˆ +$2K/yr

Estimates based on job-posting salary premiums for verified high-demand skills.

Top Skills Market Premium

Real premium data from LinkedIn, StackOverflow & Levels.fyi job postings

All-skills combined premium
+$12K/yr
Highest single skill
GCP +6%
GCP+6% Β· +$3K/yr
IRB Submissions+4% Β· +$2K/yr
Patient Recruitment+4% Β· +$2K/yr
Data Management+4% Β· +$2K/yr
ICH Guidelines+4% Β· +$2K/yr

Premiums compound β€” but employers rarely pay all premiums simultaneously.

Clinical Research Coordinator Intelligence Report

Career metrics and full compensation breakdown β€” from BLS demand data

Career Opportunity Score

Composite: demand growth Γ— 1.4 + (100 βˆ’ AI risk) Γ— 0.4

D49/100
High RiskModerateExceptional
Demand Growth+15%/yr
AI Displacement Risk30% β€” Low
Risk-Adj. Salary Growth+1.6%/yr
Below Average: Moderate risk from automation. Consider adjacent skills to broaden earning power.
$54K
In 2 yrs
$57K
In 5 yrs
$61K
In 10 yrs

Total Compensation β€” Clinical Research Coordinator

Beyond base salary: bonus, equity, and benefits

Total Comp Range
$67K–$72K
per year
Base (76%)Bonus (6%)Equity (2%)Benefits (17%)
Base Salary
Median market rate
$52,611
Annual Bonus
Typical: 3–12% of base
$3,946
Equity (annualised)
~3% of base β€” RSUs/options
$1,315
Benefits Value
~22% β€” healthcare, 401k, PTO
$11,574
Total Comp (mid)
$69,446

Sources: Levels.fyi TC data, LinkedIn Salary Insights, Robert Half 2025 Guide.

Typical Benefits for Clinical Research Coordinators

Often adds 20–35% to your effective pay

Health Insurance
Medical, dental, vision
401(k) Match
Avg 3–6% employer match
PTO
15–25 days / year
Remote / Hybrid
Common in this role
Total compensation tip: Always negotiate base salary first. Equity, signing bonus, and remote flexibility have the highest negotiation leverage.

Compare Clinical Research Coordinator Salaries by City

How Montreal, Canada stacks up against other major markets

CityMedianP75vs US avg
Montreal, Canada (current)$52,611$63,112+-17%
London, UK$61,889$74,241+-3%
Toronto, Canada$61,605$73,901+-3%
Berlin, Germany$60,950$73,115+-4%
Sydney, Australia$66,876$80,224++5%
Amsterdam, Netherlands$71,286$85,514++12%
Singapore, Singapore$62,891$75,443+-1%

Official Salary Career GPSβ„’

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Clinical Research Coordinator salary in Montreal, Canada?

The median Clinical Research Coordinator salary in Montreal, Canada is $53K per year (2026), based on BLS OEWS employer payroll data from 1.1 million employers. The top 25% earn $63K+ per year.

What is a good Clinical Research Coordinator salary in Montreal, Canada?

The 75th percentile ($63K/yr) is the professional benchmark β€” what the top quarter already earns. It's a documented, negotiable target backed by BLS payroll data. Anything above the median ($53K) is above-average for this role in Montreal, Canada.

How much does a Clinical Research Coordinator earn per hour in Montreal, Canada?

Based on the median annual salary of $53K, a Clinical Research Coordinator in Montreal, Canada earns approximately $25/hr (2,080-hour work year). The P75 rate is ~$30/hr.

Is Montreal, Canada a good market for Clinical Research Coordinators?

Montreal, Canada pays 17% below the US national average for this role. Demand for Clinical Research Coordinators is growing 15% annually, and AI automation risk is rated low for this occupation.

How do I negotiate a higher Clinical Research Coordinator salary in Montreal, Canada?

Cite the BLS P75 figure ($63K) β€” it is verifiable public data from government payroll records. Request the full compensation package: base + equity/bonus + benefits. Timing matters: negotiate at the offer stage, not after acceptance. Counter with a specific number, not a range.

How Is This Salary Calculated?

Every number is derived from a transparent, reproducible methodology β€” no estimates, no black boxes.

Where does the salary data come from?

All US figures come from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey β€” a mandatory biannual survey of 1.1 million US employers who report actual payroll data.

How is the Montreal, Canada figure calculated?

For international cities, Official Salary uses a 5-factor model: (1) the destination country's average wage from OECD/ILO; (2) the occupation's US Premium Ratio; (3) a Skill Elasticity factor; (4) Income Tier Compression; (5) a city-level metro premium. Currency conversion uses ECB rates refreshed every 4 hours.

What do P10, P25, P50, P75, and P90 mean?

These are salary percentiles from employer payroll records. P50 (median) means 50% of workers earn less. P75 means 75% earn less β€” this is the recommended negotiation anchor. P10 and P90 represent the bottom 10% and top 10% respectively.

How is take-home pay estimated?

Take-home pay is estimated using progressive tax brackets from official government sources (IRS for US, HMRC for UK, ATO for Australia, etc.). Social contributions (National Insurance, FICA, etc.) are added. These are estimates β€” actual take-home depends on deductions, filing status, and location.

How often is data updated?

US BLS salary data refreshes every 24 hours via the BLS public API. OECD international wages refresh monthly. ECB currency rates refresh every 4 hours.

Full formulas and source citations on the methodology page.

What a Clinical Research Coordinator salary really means in Montreal

Take-home pay, rent affordability, and remote benchmarking β€” on the $52,611 median.

Estimated take-home

$41,783/yr

β‰ˆ $3,482/month net

Gross median
$52,611
Income tax
βˆ’$7,566
Social / FICA
βˆ’$3,262
Effective rate
21%

Federal + Ontario provincial income tax + CPP/EI. Single-filer estimate β€” not tax advice.

Rent affordability

35%

of take-home on a typical 1-bed (~$1,235/mo)

The 30% rule says housing should stay under 30% of take-home. Here it's slightly above that line. After all living costs (~$2,940/mo), roughly $542/mo is left to save or invest.

Cost-of-living estimate for Montreal; rent β‰ˆ 42% of budget.

Remote vs onsite

$52,611–$63,571

typical fully-remote benchmark range

Onsite Clinical Research Coordinators in Montreal earn the local median of $52,611. Fully-remote roles are usually benchmarked between the US median ($63,571) and the local rate β€” employers increasingly set remote pay by national or regional bands, not your city.

Compare all Clinical Research Coordinator markets β†’
βœ“ Reviewed by the Official Salary Data TeamUpdated June 2026Source: OECD 2024 2026Methodology
Salary trend data not available for this occupation.

Education Premium β€” Clinical Research Coordinator

How degree level affects salary Β· ACS Census data

High School / GED
-45%
~$29K
Associate's Degree
-18%
~$43K
Bachelor's DegreeBASELINE
β€”
~$53K
Master's Degree
+20%
~$63K
Doctoral (PhD)
+18%
~$62K
Professional (MBA/JD/MD)
+130%
~$121K

Source: US Census Bureau ACS PUMS Β· BLS OES wage data.

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Montreal benchmarks
$53K
Market median
$63K
P75 target
$74K
Top 10%

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Clinical Research Coordinator in Montreal β€” Distribution
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$37K
P25
$44K
P50
$53K
P75
$63K
P90
$74K
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Data Source & Attribution

Salary data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey (1.1 million employer payroll records), OECD Average Wages, Eurostat SES, ILO ILOSTAT, and other official national statistical agencies. Data is updated via ISR and reflects the most recent release cycle.

BLS.OEWS.2026.v2

Jun 21, 2026

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