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Chief Executive Officer Salaries in Canada

• What is the average Chief Executive Officer salary in Canada?
  How much does a Chief Executive Officer in Canada make? The median annual Chief Executive Officer salary in Canada is C$639,987, as of March 25, 2025, with a range usually between C$473,137-C$903,189 not including bonus and benefit information and other factors that impact base pay. However, the salary for someone with the title Chief Executive Officer may vary depending on a number of factors including industry, company size, location, years of experience and level of education. Our team of Certified Compensation Professionals has analyzed survey data collected from thousands of HR departments at companies of all sizes and industries to present this range of annual salaries for people with the job title Chief Executive Officer in Canada.

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  This chart describes the expected percentage of people who perform the job of Chief Executive Officer in , that make less than that salary. For example 50% of the people who perform the job of Chief Executive Officer in are expected to make less than the median.
  Source: HR Reported data as of March 25, 2025

• Job Description for Chief Executive Officer
  Responsible for an organization's short and long-term profitability and growth. Defines and executes the company's vision, mission, and long-term goals. Organizes leadership and staff to meet strategic goals. Collaborates with C-suite executives to provide strategic guidance and technical oversight to drive business efficiencies and competitive advantages. Ensures appropriate governance and controls to mitigate risks and protect the organization. Prepares and presents summary reports and technical presentations to represent the organization to investors, board members, and government agencies. May require an advanced degree. Typically reports to board of directors. Top level management. Aligns the company's long-term vision with actionable plans. Responsible for building relationships with key stakeholders, including the board of directors, investors, partners, and regulators. Provides overall vision, direction, and leadership for an organization. Develops organizational strategic initiatives and guides business operations. Defines key metrics and sets KPIs for organization. Typically requires extensive leadership experience in senior management or executive roles. Has extensive industry and/or operational knowledge. Past leadership of a company or business unit, including overall P&L responsibility. View full job description

• Similar Job titles to Chief Executive Officer
  • Chief Administrative Officer
  • Chief Business Development Officer
  • Chief Financial Officer
  • Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
  • Chief Information Technology Officer
  • Chief Legal Officer
  • Chief Manufacturing Officer
  • Chief Merchandising Officer

• Level of Education
  • Chief Executive Officer Salaries with No Diploma
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  • Chief Executive Officer Salaries with an Associate's Degree
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  • Chief Executive Officer Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

• Industries that include Chief Executive Officer
  • Aerospace & Defense ,
  • Biotechnology ,
  • Business Services ,
  • Chemicals ,
  • Construction ,
  • Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit ,
  • Energy & Utilities ,
  • Financial Services ,
  • Healthcare ,
  • Hospitality & Leisure ,
  • Insurance ,
  • Internet ,
  • Media ,
  • MFG Durable ,
  • MFG Nondurable ,
  • Pharmaceuticals ,
  • Retail & Wholesale ,
  • Software & Networking ,
  • Telecom ,
  • Transportation

• Categories that include Chief Executive Officer
  • Administrative, Support, and Clerical
  • Executive and Management

• Chief Executive Officer Salaries by Province in Canada
  • Alberta
  • British Columbia
  • Manitoba
  • New Brunswick
  • Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Nova Scotia
  • Northwest Territories
  • Nunavut
  • Ontario
  • Prince Edward Island
  • Quebec
  • Saskatchewan
  • Yukon

• Administrative, Support, and Clerical Jobs by Salary Range
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