How much does a CEO earn in Canada?

The estimated salary for CEO in Canada ranges from CAD 87,500 to CAD 110,375 CAD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 2,255 job listings

Salary Guide

CEO Salary in Canada

Based on 2,255 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$87,500 - $110,375

Median salary

$87,500 - $110,375

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$56K

25th percentile$70K

Median$88K

75th percentile$110K

90th percentile$127K

50% of professionals earn between $70,000 - $110,375 CAD

The median salary is $87,500

Top cities

Toronto301 job openings

Winnipeg261 job openings

Vancouver61 job openings

Montreal (administrative Region)36 job openings

Mississauga34 job openings

Calgary32 job openings

Ottawa25 job openings

Edmonton21 job openings

Top companies hiring

Canada Guaranty Mortgage Insurance Company1

Institute for Coaching Mastery1

Langley Community Health & Hospital Foundation1

Warner Bros. Discovery1

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CEO

2,255 job openings

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The average salary for a CEO in Canada is CAD 87,500 - CAD 110,375 per year in 2026. The median salary is CAD 98,938 per year, based on 2,255 active job listings.

The cities with the most CEO job opportunities in Canada are Toronto, Winnipeg, Vancouver, Montreal (administrative Region), Mississauga. Toronto leads with 301 job openings.

Leading employers for CEO roles in Canada include ClickJobz, Uniphore, Teltonika, FutureSight, GPS Recruiting.

Explore 2,255 CEO job listings in Canada on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.