Chief Administrative Officer Salaries in Canada
Alternate Job Titles: Administrative Services Executive, Chief Administrative Executive
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How much does a Chief Administrative Officer in Canada make? The median annual Chief Administrative Officer salary in Canada is C$391,026, as of April 23, 2025, with a range usually between C$294,248-C$513,213 not including bonus and benefit information and other factors that impact base pay. However, the salary for someone with the title Chief Administrative 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 Administrative Officer in Canada.
This chart describes the expected percentage of people who perform the job of Chief Administrative Officer that make less than that annual salary. For example the median expected annual pay for a typical Chief Administrative Officer in Canada is C$391,026, so 50% of the people who perform the job of Chief Administrative Officer in Canada are expected to make less than C$391,026.
Source: HR Reported data as of April 23, 2025
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This chart describes the expected percentage of people who perform the job of Chief Administrative Officer in , that make less than that salary. For example 50% of the people who perform the job of Chief Administrative Officer in are expected to make less than the median.
Source: HR Reported data as of April 23, 2025
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Leads operations and plans all aspects of an organization's staff and service functions. Establishes the infrastructure and capacity to provide internal services to the organization. Oversees multiple functions that typically include administrative/office, financial operations, facility maintenance/space planning, security, hospitality services, equipment and supply procurement, vendor management, and others. Develops the capital and operating budgets for each function. Designs processes and policies that support efficient service delivery and meet the organization's changing needs. Sets overall performance goals and standards of service. Utilizes data analytics to measure activity and drive continuous improvement. Requires a bachelor's 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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