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10 Of The Highest Paying Jobs In Canada In 2025

10 Of The Highest Paying Jobs In Canada In 2025
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Using the data from our 2025 Salary Guide, we have outlined some of the highest-paying jobs in Canada.

The Canadian talent market has shown signs of a slow but steady recovery in Q4 of 2024, with further improvements anticipated in early 2025. As business confidence returns, hiring activity is expected to pick up, particularly in technology-driven roles.

Salary trends reflect cautious optimism, with 66.67% of respondents indicating that salary offers remain flat, while 33.33% report offering higher salaries. This suggests that while companies are beginning to invest more in talent, they are doing so strategically, focusing on specialised skill sets in high-demand areas.

As we move into 2025, businesses will likely continue to balance cost management with the need to attract top talent, particularly in emerging tech fields. Candidates with expertise in data-driven decision-making and AI innovation will be well-positioned in this evolving job market.

Here are some of the highest-paying jobs in Canada this year.

Disclaimer: There may be jobs with higher salaries that are not on this list; these are only roles from the industries and sectors in which we recruit.

10. VP of Product (Technology)

Average salary: $180,000- $250,000

9. Vice President of Finance (Accounting & Finance)

Average salary: $160,000-$250,000

8. Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (Accounting & Finance)

Average salary: $160,000-$250,000

7. VP of Information Security (Technology)

Average salary: $170,000-$260,000

6. Chief Security Architect (Technology)

Average salary: $200,000-$270,000

5. VP of Engineering (Technology)

Average salary: $180,000-$280,000

4. Chief Information Security Officer (Technology)

Average salary: $220,000-$300,000

3. Chief Compliance Officer / Vice President of Compliance (Accounting & Finance)

Average salary: $160,000-$300,000

2. Chief Financial Officer (Accounting & Finance)

Average salary: $180,000-$400,000

1. Chief Technology Officer (Large Company) (Technology)

Average salary: $250,000-$400,000