Average Corporate Director Salary in Canada for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Corporate Director salary for 2024 in Canada and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Canadian dollar. To keep things simple, we are using the CAD currency code instead of the currency symbol $.

How Much Does a Corporate Director Make in Canada?

A Corporate Director working in Canada will typically earn around 187,500 CAD per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 98,100 CAD to the highest average salary of 282,500 CAD.

Average Annual Salary
187,500 CAD
Average Monthly Salary
15,625 CAD

Lowest Annual Salary
98,100 CAD
Lowest Monthly Salary
8,175 CAD

Highest Annual Salary
282,500 CAD
Highest Monthly Salary
23,541 CAD

These are average salaries for a Corporate Director in Canada and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Corporate Director to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Corporate Director salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Corporate Director Salaries in Canada

So we've looked at the average salaries a Corporate Director will earn in Canada. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Corporate Director can earn between 98,100 CAD and 282,500 CAD on average in Canada. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Corporate Director in Canada is 177,100 CAD. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 177,100 CAD, and 50% of the population earn more than 177,100 CAD.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Corporate Director salary in Canada, 25% of the population are earning less than 125,400 CAD while 75% of the population earn more than 125,400 CAD.

75% of the population earn less than 222,300 CAD, and 25% of the population earn more than 222,300 CAD.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Corporate Director Salary by Experience Level in Canada

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average corporate director salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Corporate Director in Canada that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 108,200 CAD.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Corporate Director salary would increase to 148,300 CAD.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Corporate Director, the average salary would be 190,400 CAD.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 229,600 CAD.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Corporate Director with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 252,500 CAD.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Corporate Director with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 265,800 CAD.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
108,200 CAD
2-5 Years +34%
148,300 CAD
5-10 Years +30%
190,400 CAD
10-15 Years +21%
229,600 CAD
15-20 Years +9%
252,500 CAD
20+ Years +5%
265,800 CAD

Corporate Director Salary by Education Level in Canada

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Corporate Director in Canada based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. A Corporate Director in Canada with a high school education can earn an average salary of 105,200 CAD.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Corporate Director in Canada with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 124,500 CAD.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Corporate Director in Canada with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 165,900 CAD.

  • Master's Degree. A Corporate Director in Canada with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 238,200 CAD.

  • PhD. A Corporate Director in Canada with a phd education can earn an average salary of 283,400 CAD.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
105,200 CAD
Certificate or Diploma +18%
124,500 CAD
Bachelor's Degree +35%
165,900 CAD
Master's Degree +44%
238,200 CAD
PhD +18%
283,400 CAD

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Canada is around 49,800 to 149,000 CAD and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Corporate Director Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Canada, a male corporate director will earn an average of 191,500 CAD, while a female corporate director will earn around 183,900 CAD.

This means that a male corporate director earns approximately 4% more than a female corporate director for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Canada

Male
191,500 CAD
Female -4%
183,900 CAD

Corporate Director Average Pay Raise in Canada

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Corporate Director in Canada is around 14% every 14 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Canada is around 9% every 15 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 14 ÷ 14 ) × 12  = 12%

What this means is that a Corporate Director in Canada can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 12% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Canada for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Canada.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
2%
Energy
4%
Information Technology
6%
Healthcare
8%
Travel
1%
Construction
3%
Education
5%

Corporate Director Bonus and Incentive Rates in Canada

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Corporate Director is a high bonus based job, with 81% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

19% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 6% to 8%.

Received Bonus
81%
No Bonus
19%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Canada earn approximately 6% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
123,000 CAD
Private Sector -6%
115,600 CAD

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Corporate Director

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Corporate Director in Canada.

Job Title Category Salary
Account Coordinator Executive and Management 114,300 CAD
Account Director Executive and Management 140,700 CAD
Account Executive Executive and Management 138,700 CAD
Account Manager Executive and Management 137,100 CAD
Administration Manager Executive and Management 139,100 CAD
Administration Officer Executive and Management 69,200 CAD
Administration Supervisor Executive and Management 114,600 CAD
Administrative Clerk Executive and Management 51,400 CAD
Administrative Officer Executive and Management 55,200 CAD
Area Director Executive and Management 127,700 CAD
Area Manager Executive and Management 130,500 CAD
Asset Protection Associate Executive and Management 142,300 CAD
Assistant Director Executive and Management 142,300 CAD
Assistant General Manager Executive and Management 148,300 CAD
Assistant Manager Executive and Management 147,900 CAD
Assistant Managing Director Executive and Management 163,500 CAD
Assistant Operations Manager Executive and Management 152,700 CAD
Assistant Project Manager Executive and Management 148,300 CAD
Assistant Section Head Executive and Management 119,700 CAD
Assistant to CEO Executive and Management 132,000 CAD
Assistant Vice President Executive and Management 150,100 CAD
Associate Account Director Executive and Management 134,700 CAD
Associate Director Executive and Management 137,100 CAD
Bid Manager Executive and Management 166,600 CAD
Branch Manager Executive and Management 148,300 CAD
Business Development Manager Executive and Management 172,200 CAD
Business Operations Associate Executive and Management 148,300 CAD
Business Operations Lead Executive and Management 140,200 CAD
Campaign Manager Executive and Management 160,700 CAD
Catering Coordinator Executive and Management 81,900 CAD
Catering Manager Executive and Management 146,700 CAD
CEO Executive and Management 257,500 CAD
Chairman of The Board Executive and Management 252,500 CAD
Chairman Office Manager Executive and Management 172,100 CAD
Chief Commercial Officer Executive and Management 187,500 CAD
Chief Corporate Officer Executive and Management 226,100 CAD
Chief Executive Officer Executive and Management 267,200 CAD
Chief Financial Officer Executive and Management 241,800 CAD
Chief Investment Officer Executive and Management 199,700 CAD
Chief of Staff Executive and Management 123,000 CAD
Chief Operating Officer Executive and Management 210,600 CAD
Chief Risk Officer Executive and Management 180,500 CAD
Client Account Manager Executive and Management 167,100 CAD
Client Accounts Officer Executive and Management 132,000 CAD
Client Services Manager Executive and Management 167,100 CAD
Commercial Director Executive and Management 184,700 CAD
Commercial Manager Executive and Management 158,900 CAD
Commercial Project Manager Executive and Management 148,300 CAD
Commodity Broker Executive and Management 116,400 CAD
COO Executive and Management 201,000 CAD
Corporate Affairs Executive Executive and Management 161,300 CAD
Corporate Compliance Director Executive and Management 169,700 CAD
Corporate Officer Executive and Management 128,200 CAD
Corporate Partnerships Officer Executive and Management 125,400 CAD
Country Manager Executive and Management 201,000 CAD
Department Head Executive and Management 158,900 CAD
Department Manager Executive and Management 163,500 CAD
Department Supervisor Executive and Management 148,300 CAD
Deputy Director Executive and Management 199,700 CAD
Deputy Manager Executive and Management 192,600 CAD
Director Executive and Management 209,700 CAD
Director of Accreditation Executive and Management 176,300 CAD
Director of Catering Services Executive and Management 163,500 CAD
Director of Client Services Executive and Management 169,700 CAD
Director of Facilities Management Executive and Management 142,100 CAD
Director of Operations Executive and Management 176,300 CAD
Director of Process Simplification Executive and Management 140,700 CAD
Director of Product Management Executive and Management 176,300 CAD
Director of Project Management Executive and Management 184,700 CAD
Director of Revenue Management Executive and Management 163,800 CAD
Director of Training and Development Executive and Management 177,100 CAD
Distribution Manager Executive and Management 177,200 CAD
Division Manager Executive and Management 153,700 CAD
Duty Manager Executive and Management 156,200 CAD
Engagement Manager Executive and Management 190,400 CAD
Executive Director Executive and Management 267,200 CAD
Executive Manager Executive and Management 213,800 CAD
Franchise Manager Executive and Management 218,500 CAD
General Manager Executive and Management 218,100 CAD
Global Master Data Manager Executive and Management 193,400 CAD
Global Technical Lead Executive and Management 128,400 CAD
Head of Investment Executive and Management 175,100 CAD
Head of Middle Office Executive and Management 176,300 CAD
Head of Projects Executive and Management 175,200 CAD
Head of Strategy Executive and Management 191,100 CAD
Head of Supply Chain Executive and Management 163,500 CAD
Head of Sustainability Executive and Management 157,600 CAD
Housing Manager Executive and Management 150,100 CAD
HSE Manager Executive and Management 153,800 CAD
Key Account Manager Executive and Management 146,900 CAD
Knowledge Manager Executive and Management 177,200 CAD
Location Manager Executive and Management 172,100 CAD
Logistics Executive Executive and Management 138,700 CAD
Logistics Manager Executive and Management 137,100 CAD
Management Consultant Executive and Management 142,100 CAD
Management Executive Executive and Management 190,400 CAD
Manager Executive and Management 177,200 CAD
Managing Director Executive and Management 219,500 CAD
MIS Executive Executive and Management 172,300 CAD
Ocean Services Manager Executive and Management 192,600 CAD
Operational Manager Executive and Management 193,200 CAD
Operations Analyst Executive and Management 158,900 CAD
Operations Assistant Executive and Management 127,600 CAD
Operations Director Executive and Management 192,600 CAD
Operations Executive Executive and Management 199,700 CAD
Operations Manager Executive and Management 206,700 CAD
Operations Supervisor Executive and Management 165,900 CAD
Planning Director Executive and Management 184,700 CAD
PMO Manager Executive and Management 168,700 CAD
Policy Administration Executive Executive and Management 151,800 CAD
Private Sector Executive Executive and Management 153,700 CAD
Product Development Manager Executive and Management 183,600 CAD
Product Executive Executive and Management 163,800 CAD
Production Executive Executive and Management 182,400 CAD
Production Manager Executive and Management 183,600 CAD
Production Supervisor Executive and Management 156,200 CAD
Program Director Executive and Management 183,900 CAD
Program Manager Executive and Management 187,500 CAD
Programme Coordinator Executive and Management 130,500 CAD
Project Control Manager Executive and Management 180,500 CAD
Project Coordinator Executive and Management 107,700 CAD
Project Management Officer Executive and Management 124,500 CAD
Project Manager Executive and Management 141,000 CAD
Project Portfolio Manager Executive and Management 146,700 CAD
Quality Manager Executive and Management 140,200 CAD
R/D Director Executive and Management 160,600 CAD
Regional Director Executive and Management 250,600 CAD
Regional Manager Executive and Management 190,400 CAD
Relationship Manager Executive and Management 169,700 CAD
Retail District Manager Executive and Management 130,400 CAD
Revenue Manager Executive and Management 137,100 CAD
Risk and Capital Manager Executive and Management 211,200 CAD
Risk Officer Executive and Management 134,100 CAD
Safety Manager Executive and Management 138,700 CAD
Section Head Executive and Management 141,000 CAD
Service Manager Executive and Management 139,100 CAD
Shift Supervisor Executive and Management 114,900 CAD
Solutions Manager Executive and Management 132,000 CAD
Supervisor Executive and Management 108,200 CAD
Supply Chain Manager Executive and Management 183,900 CAD
Surveyor Executive and Management 130,400 CAD
Technical Director Executive and Management 180,500 CAD
Technical Manager Executive and Management 177,200 CAD
Territory Manager Executive and Management 177,200 CAD
Validation Manager Executive and Management 157,600 CAD
Vice President Executive and Management 223,700 CAD
Zone Manager Executive and Management 182,400 CAD

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Canada, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Brampton 184,700 CAD
Calgary 205,400 CAD
Edmonton 187,500 CAD
Gatineau 175,200 CAD
Halifax 182,400 CAD
Hamilton 184,700 CAD
Kitchener 172,300 CAD
Markham 183,900 CAD
Mississauga 187,500 CAD
Montreal 199,700 CAD
Ottawa 187,500 CAD
Quebec 187,500 CAD
Regina 172,300 CAD
Richmond 163,800 CAD
Saskatoon 171,300 CAD
Surrey 175,100 CAD
Toronto 212,500 CAD
Vancouver 190,400 CAD
Vaughan 182,400 CAD
Windsor 182,400 CAD
Winnipeg 193,200 CAD

Salary Comparison by State

The table below includes links to the average salary for each state in Canada.

City Average Salary
Alberta 190,400 CAD
British Columbia 212,500 CAD
Manitoba 197,600 CAD
New Brunswick 167,100 CAD
Newfoundland-Labrador 165,900 CAD
Northwest Territories 187,500 CAD
Nova Scotia 175,100 CAD
Nunavut 197,600 CAD
Ontario 215,100 CAD
Prince Edward Island 168,700 CAD
Quebec 195,200 CAD
Saskatchewan 172,200 CAD
Yukon 161,300 CAD

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