How much does a CEO earn in Canada?

The estimated salary for CEO in Canada ranges from CAD 75,000 to CAD 97,000 CAD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 3,188 job listings

Salary Guide

CEO Salary in Canada

Based on 3,188 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$75,000 - $97,000

Median salary

$75,000 - $97,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$56K

25th percentile$70K

Median$75K

75th percentile$97K

90th percentile$112K

50% of professionals earn between $70,000 - $97,000 CAD

The median salary is $75,000

Top cities

Toronto542 job openings

Winnipeg244 job openings

Vancouver185 job openings

Calgary124 job openings

Montreal (administrative Region)105 job openings

Montreal82 job openings

Ottawa70 job openings

Mississauga69 job openings

Edmonton33 job openings

Kelowna26 job openings

Moncton20 job openings

Related professions

COO

CAD 160,000 - 227,381+125%

Entrepreneur

CAD 78,750 - 90,000-2%

Pediatrician

CAD 271,761 - 307,641+237%

Physician

CAD 90,770 - 107,370+15%

Orthodontist

CAD 110,000 - 220,000+92%

VP of Engineering

CAD 173,000 - 176,500+103%

Family Medicine Doctor

CAD 72,500 - 75,000-14%

Psychiatrist

CAD 287,500 - 315,629+251%

CTO

CAD 115,650 - 117,825+36%

Dentist

CAD 101,450 - 150,000+46%

CEO

3,188 job openings

View job listings

The average salary for a CEO in Canada is CAD 75,000 - CAD 97,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is CAD 86,000 per year, based on 3,188 active job listings.

The cities with the most CEO job opportunities in Canada are Toronto, Winnipeg, Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal (administrative Region). Toronto leads with 542 job openings.

Explore 3,188 CEO job listings in Canada on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.