Chief Information Technology Officer Salaries in Canada
Alternate Job Titles: Chief IT Officer, CITO, Top Information Technology Executive
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How much does a Chief Information Technology Officer in Canada make? The median annual Chief Information Technology Officer salary in Canada is C$301,892, as of March 25, 2025, with a range usually between C$248,062-C$374,707 not including bonus and benefit information and other factors that impact base pay. However, the salary for someone with the title Chief Information Technology 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 Information Technology Officer in Canada.
This chart describes the expected percentage of people who perform the job of Chief Information Technology Officer that make less than that annual salary. For example the median expected annual pay for a typical Chief Information Technology Officer in Canada is C$301,892, so 50% of the people who perform the job of Chief Information Technology Officer in Canada are expected to make less than C$301,892.
Source: HR Reported data as of March 25, 2025
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This chart describes the expected percentage of people who perform the job of Chief Information Technology Officer in , that make less than that salary. For example 50% of the people who perform the job of Chief Information Technology Officer in are expected to make less than the median.
Source: HR Reported data as of March 25, 2025
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Provides strategic guidance and technical oversight into planning and developing an organization's information technology systems. Develops IT strategies, policies, and objectives that support current business needs and organizational goals while adapting to technology advancements and industry changes. Collaborates with executives and department leaders to identify technology solutions that enhance productivity and streamline business processes. Oversees and evaluates IT continuity planning to ensure the organization's resilience against potential disruptions. Monitors IT performance metrics and manages budgets to optimize resource allocation and cost-effectiveness. Typically requires an advanced degree. Typically reports to Chief Executive Officer (CEO). C-Suite level management. Develops functional or business unit strategy for an organization. Executes multiple high impact initiatives to achieve organizational goals. Defines vision, strategy, and focus for a major functional or business unit. Substantial experience with setting key metrics like KPIs or OKRs and shaping plans to meet objectives. Typically requires progressive leadership experience in senior management roles. Has expert level knowledge of the overall departmental function. Demonstrated experience in developing and executing long term business strategies. View full job description
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