How much does a CEO earn in Canada?

The estimated salary for CEO in Canada ranges from CAD 75,000 to CAD 100,000 CAD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 1,811 job listings

Salary Guide

CEO Salary in Canada

Based on 1,811 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$75,000 - $100,000

Median salary

$75,000 - $100,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$56K

25th percentile$70K

Median$75K

75th percentile$100K

90th percentile$115K

50% of professionals earn between $70,000 - $100,000 CAD

The median salary is $75,000

Top cities

Toronto387 job openings

Winnipeg115 job openings

Vancouver114 job openings

Mississauga51 job openings

Montreal (administrative Region)50 job openings

Calgary46 job openings

Ottawa42 job openings

Montreal42 job openings

Edmonton37 job openings

Kelowna25 job openings

Saskatoon20 job openings

Top companies hiring

ClickJobz52

Villa Acadienne1

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CEO

1,811 job openings

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The average salary for a CEO in Canada is CAD 75,000 - CAD 100,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is CAD 87,500 per year, based on 1,811 active job listings.

The cities with the most CEO job opportunities in Canada are Toronto, Winnipeg, Vancouver, Mississauga, Montreal (administrative Region). Toronto leads with 387 job openings.

Leading employers for CEO roles in Canada include ClickJobz, Villa Acadienne.

Explore 1,811 CEO job listings in Canada on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.