How much does a CEO earn in Canada?

The estimated salary for CEO in Canada ranges from CAD 83,200 to CAD 117,625 CAD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 2,678 job listings

Salary Guide

CEO Salary in Canada

Based on 2,678 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$83,200 - $117,625

Median salary

$83,200 - $117,625

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$56K

25th percentile$71K

Median$83K

75th percentile$118K

90th percentile$135K

50% of professionals earn between $70,500 - $117,625 CAD

The median salary is $83,200

Top cities

Toronto666 job openings

Vancouver125 job openings

Montréal53 job openings

Winnipeg47 job openings

Montreal (administrative Region)33 job openings

Edmonton31 job openings

Ottawa28 job openings

Mississauga26 job openings

Calgary20 job openings

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CEO

2,678 job openings

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The average salary for a CEO in Canada is CAD 83,200 - CAD 117,625 per year in 2026. The median salary is CAD 100,413 per year, based on 2,678 active job listings.

The cities with the most CEO job opportunities in Canada are Toronto, Vancouver, Montréal, Winnipeg, Montreal (administrative Region). Toronto leads with 666 job openings.

Explore 2,678 CEO job listings in Canada on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.