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Compensation Senior Manager Salaries in Ottawa, ON

• What is the average Compensation Senior Manager salary for Ottawa, ON?
  How much does a Compensation Senior Manager in Ottawa, ON make? The median annual Compensation Senior Manager salary in Ottawa, ON is C$160,565, as of July 27, 2026, with a range usually between C$143,025-C$184,877 not including bonus and benefit information and other factors that impact base pay. However, the salary for someone with the title Compensation Senior Manager 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 Compensation Senior Manager in Ottawa, ON.

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  This chart describes the expected percentage of people who perform the job of Compensation Senior Manager in Ottawa, ON that make less than that salary. For example 50% of the people who perform the job of Compensation Senior Manager in Ottawa, ON are expected to make less than the median.
  Source: HR Reported data as of July 27, 2026

• Job Description for Compensation Senior Manager
  Responsible for the design, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of the organization's compensation programs, including base pay, incentive pay, and performance management programs. Leads the compensation function and works with senior management to ensure that compensation strategy and programs support the organization's business objectives, meet all legal requirements, and deliver value and equitable pay. Develops compensation budget for assigned areas and manages budget after it is approved. Establishes data collection and analysis processes for market, pay equity, and other compensation studies. May be responsible for entire organization or for one or more major segments of a larger organization. Requires a bachelor's degree. May require a Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) certification. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. Typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. View full job description

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