▼20%
C$63,000
Avg. Base Salary (CAD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (CAD)
10%
CA$43k
MEDIAN
CA$63k
90%
CA$101k
The average salary for a Drug Safety Specialist is C$63,000 in 2025
Base Salary
C$43k - C$101k
Bonus
C$2k - C$4k
Total Pay
C$44k - C$101k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Drug Safety Specialists?
What Do Drug Safety Specialists Do?
Drug Safety Specialist Tasks
- Read, assess and organize all reports of adverse events.
- Update and edit reports and databases or systems as needed.
- Complete follow-up, research cases.
- Enter data into databases and systems, create initial reports.
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Common Health Benefits for a Drug Safety Specialist
Medical
73%
Dental
55%
Vision
36%
None
27%
Gender Breakdown for Drug Safety Specialists
Female
100.0%
This data is based on 8 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Drug Safety Specialists
What is the highest pay for Drug Safety Specialists?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Drug Safety Specialist is CA$101k / year
What is the lowest pay for Drug Safety Specialists?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Drug Safety Specialist is CA$43k / year
How can Drug Safety Specialists increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Drug Safety Specialist is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Drug Safety Specialist that oversees more junior Drug Safety Specialists, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.