What skills are most in demand for AI Specialist roles?

The top skills required for AI Specialist positions include various technical skills.

AI Specialist Salary & Pay Rates in Canada

Market analysis based on live job data.

C$90,000 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert

C$62,400 C$90,000 C$115,600

Verified September 2026 Moderate Sample (24 postings) 📊 Multi-Source Blend

The median salary and typical pay rates for a AI Specialist in Canada is C$90,000 per year as of September 2026, based on 29 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at C$62,400, while senior specialists can earn up to C$115,600. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately C$630 per day.

Salary Trend

Salary distribution trend for jobs in Canada citing AI Specialist.

📊 Salary Histogram

Salary distribution for jobs citing AI Specialist over the last 6 months in Canada.

📊 Market Demand

Number of live job vacancies over time for AI Specialist in Canada.

Historical Market Data

Metric	2026	Same Period 2025	Same Period 2024
Rank	17	-	-
Rank change year-on-year	-	-	-
Permanent jobs citing AI Specialist	29	0	0
Number of salaries quoted	24	0	0
Entry Level	C$62,400
Junior	C$76,500
Median Salary	C$90,000
Median salary change vs last year	-	-	-
Senior	C$103,500
Expert / Top Earners	C$115,600

Top Skills in Demand

Skill Name	Frequency %	30-Day Trend	Action
SQL	14%	Stable	Learn This
JavaScript	11%	Stable	Learn This
Machine Learning	14%	Stable	Learn This
technical documentation	11%	Stable	Learn This
AWS	8%	Stable	Learn This
Microsoft Azure	8%	Stable	Learn This
Artificial Intelligence	9%	Stable	Learn This
Python	8%	Stable	Learn This