How much does a CEO earn in Canada?

The estimated salary for CEO in Canada ranges from CAD 123,000 to CAD 177,584 CAD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 2,232 job listings

Salary Guide

CEO Salary in Canada

Based on 2,232 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$123,000 - $177,584

Median salary

$123,000 - $177,584

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$69K

25th percentile$86K

Median$123K

75th percentile$178K

90th percentile$204K

50% of professionals earn between $86,000 - $177,584 CAD

The median salary is $123,000

Top cities

Toronto596 job openings

Vancouver113 job openings

Winnipeg100 job openings

Montreal (administrative Region)98 job openings

Calgary50 job openings

Edmonton47 job openings

Ottawa43 job openings

Mississauga36 job openings

Regina23 job openings

Top companies hiring

Edmonton Public Library2

FutureSight Inc.2

R-LABS Canada Inc.2

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CAD 57,000 - 77,500-55%

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CAD 140,000 - 200,000+13%

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CAD 136,000 - 248,000+28%

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CAD 80,000 - 150,000-23%

CEO

2,232 job openings

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The average salary for a CEO in Canada is CAD 123,000 - CAD 177,584 per year in 2026. The median salary is CAD 150,292 per year, based on 2,232 active job listings.

The cities with the most CEO job opportunities in Canada are Toronto, Vancouver, Winnipeg, Montreal (administrative Region), Calgary. Toronto leads with 596 job openings.

Leading employers for CEO roles in Canada include ClickJobz, Futuresight, FutureSight, CST Canada Coal, Edmonton Public Library.

Explore 2,232 CEO job listings in Canada on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.