How much does a CEO earn in Canada?

The estimated salary for CEO in Canada ranges from CAD 91,000 to CAD 110,000 CAD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 1,400 job listings

Salary Guide

CEO Salary in Canada

Based on 1,400 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$91,000 - $110,000

Median salary

$91,000 - $110,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$58K

25th percentile$73K

Median$91K

75th percentile$110K

90th percentile$127K

50% of professionals earn between $72,921 - $110,000 CAD

The median salary is $91,000

Top cities

Toronto319 job openings

Vancouver64 job openings

Calgary57 job openings

Mississauga54 job openings

Winnipeg44 job openings

Montreal (administrative Region)38 job openings

Montreal24 job openings

Edmonton23 job openings

Top companies hiring

Warner Bros. Discovery1

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CEO

1,400 job openings

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The average salary for a CEO in Canada is CAD 91,000 - CAD 110,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is CAD 100,500 per year, based on 1,400 active job listings.

The cities with the most CEO job opportunities in Canada are Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Mississauga, Winnipeg. Toronto leads with 319 job openings.

Leading employers for CEO roles in Canada include ClickJobz, Uniphore, GPS Recruiting, Royer Thompson, Venor.

Explore 1,400 CEO job listings in Canada on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.