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 2,892 job listings

Salary Guide

CEO Salary in Canada

Based on 2,892 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$123,000 - $177,584

Median salary

$123,000 - $177,584

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$58K

25th percentile$73K

Median$123K

75th percentile$178K

90th percentile$204K

50% of professionals earn between $72,500 - $177,584 CAD

The median salary is $123,000

Top cities

Toronto548 job openings

Winnipeg169 job openings

Vancouver119 job openings

Montreal (administrative Region)80 job openings

Calgary57 job openings

Mississauga44 job openings

Ottawa38 job openings

Edmonton36 job openings

Regina22 job openings

Top companies hiring

Edmonton Public Library2

Futuresight2

AgeCare1

Bilinguallink1

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CEO

2,892 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 2,892 active job listings.

The cities with the most CEO job opportunities in Canada are Toronto, Winnipeg, Vancouver, Montreal (administrative Region), Calgary. Toronto leads with 548 job openings.

Leading employers for CEO roles in Canada include ClickJobz, CoffeeSpace, FutureSight, Comm100, Edmonton Public Library.

Explore 2,892 CEO job listings in Canada on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.