CEO Salary 2026: $161,000–$674,700 — Crown Corporation CEOs (Government of Canada)
Effective Date: 2025-04-01 · Verified 2026-04-26
CEO rates of pay for all CEO (Crown Corporation CEOs) levels in the Canadian federal public service, 2026. Salaries range from $161,000 to $674,700 across 8 levels. Category: Executive. Source: Treasury Board collective agreements.
| Level | Step 1 | Step 2 |
|---|---|---|
| CEO-01 | $161,000 ~$102K net | $189,400 ~$116K net |
| CEO-02 | $192,900 ~$118K net | $226,900 ~$134K net |
| CEO-03 | $231,200 ~$136K net | $272,000 ~$155K net |
| CEO-04 | $277,100 ~$157K net | $326,000 ~$178K net |
| CEO-05 | $332,400 ~$180K net | $391,000 ~$205K net |
| CEO-06 | $398,800 ~$208K net | $469,100 ~$237K net |
| CEO-07 | $478,300 ~$241K net | $562,700 ~$276K net |
| CEO-08 | $573,500 ~$280K net | $674,700 ~$323K net |
Net estimates assume Ontario, no dependents, PSPP Group 2 (post-2013 hire). Use the calculator for your full situation including province, marital status, RRSP, union dues, and pension group.
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CEO-01
$161,000 – $189,400
$6,192 – $7,285 biweekly (before deductions)
+ up to 15% at-risk performance pay (max $28,410 on top of base)
Rates effective from 2025-04-01 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
CEO-01 pay raise history (rates from previous collective agreements)
| Effective Date | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-01 | $161,000 | $189,400 |
| 2024-04-01 | $157,800 | $185,600 |
| 2023-04-01 | $154,300 | $181,500 |
| 2022-04-01 | $149,100 | $175,300 |
| 2021-04-01 | $142,200 | $167,200 |
| 2020-04-01 | $140,000 | $164,700 |
| 2019-04-01 | $137,900 | $162,200 |
| 2018-04-01 | $134,900 | $158,700 |
CEO – Crown Corporation CEOs
$161,000 – $674,700
$6,192 – $25,950 biweekly (before deductions)
8 levels · Salary data from Treasury Board collective agreements
+ up to 15% – 33% at-risk performance pay on base salary
Rates effective from 2025-04-01 · Last verified 2026-04-26 · methodology
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CEO salary — frequently asked questions
What is the CEO salary range?
The CEO (Crown Corporation CEOs) salary range is $161,000 to $674,700 per year as of 2025-04-01, across 8 levels (CEO-01, CEO-02, CEO-03, CEO-04, CEO-05, CEO-06, CEO-07, CEO-08). Rates are sourced from publicly published collective agreements.
What does CEO stand for in the Government of Canada?
CEO is the Treasury Board classification code for Crown Corporation CEOs positions in the Government of Canada. It covers 8 levels (CEO-01, CEO-02, CEO-03, CEO-04, CEO-05, CEO-06, CEO-07, CEO-08) reflecting different levels of responsibility and seniority.
How much does a CEO-01 make?
A CEO-01 earns $161,000 (Step 1) to $189,400 (Step 2) per year as of 2025-04-01.
How much does a CEO-02 make?
A CEO-02 earns $192,900 (Step 1) to $226,900 (Step 2) per year as of 2025-04-01.
How much does a CEO-03 make?
A CEO-03 earns $231,200 (Step 1) to $272,000 (Step 2) per year as of 2025-04-01.
How much does a CEO-04 make?
A CEO-04 earns $277,100 (Step 1) to $326,000 (Step 2) per year as of 2025-04-01.
How much does a CEO-05 make?
A CEO-05 earns $332,400 (Step 1) to $391,000 (Step 2) per year as of 2025-04-01.
How much does a CEO-06 make?
A CEO-06 earns $398,800 (Step 1) to $469,100 (Step 2) per year as of 2025-04-01.
How much does a CEO-07 make?
A CEO-07 earns $478,300 (Step 1) to $562,700 (Step 2) per year as of 2025-04-01.
How much does a CEO-08 make?
A CEO-08 earns $573,500 (Step 1) to $674,700 (Step 2) per year as of 2025-04-01. CEO-08 is the senior-most level in the CEO group.
When was the CEO pay scale last updated?
The current CEO pay scale on FedPay.ca is effective 2025-04-01, with a total of 16 pay steps across 8 levels. Data is verified against Treasury Board collective agreements regularly.
What is the CEO take-home pay after taxes?
CEO take-home pay depends on your level, step, province, and pension group. Use the FedPay.ca take-home pay calculator at fedpay.ca/take-home to see your net pay after federal tax, provincial tax, CPP, EI, and Public Service Pension Plan contributions for any CEO level and step.