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Executive assistant salary in Canada

How much does an Executive Assistant make in Canada?

Average base salary

$67,319

The average salary for a executive assistant is $67,319 per year in Canada. 2.1k salaries reported, updated at October 29, 2026

Executive Assistant job openings in Canada

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Executive Assistant
Brookfield Asset Management3.4out of 5 stars.
Toronto, ON
$80,000–$100,000 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Executive Assistant in Canada

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Corel
 
$110,000per year
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Airways Truck Rentals
 
$109,200per year
York Region
 
$105,315per year
TMX GROUP
 
$105,000per year
City of Barrie
 
$102,014per year
MineSense Technologies
 
$100,000per year

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Highest paying cities for Executive Assistants near Canada

  1. Nepean, ON
    $83,004 per year
  2. Calgary, AB
    $82,862 per year
  3. Ottawa, ON
    $77,145 per year
  4. Vancouver, BC
    $74,627 per year
  5. Lorette, MB
    $71,636 per year

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Executive Assistant

The average salary for an Executive Assistant is $67,319 per year in Canada. This figure is based on 2.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 29, 2026.

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Executive Assistant salaries typically range between a low of $49,688 and a high of $91,205 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Executive Assistant include Nepean, ON at $83,004 per year, Calgary, AB at $82,862 per year and Ottawa, ON at $77,145 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Executive Assistant include Corel ($110,000 per year) and Airways Truck Rentals ($109,200 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Executive Assistant salary compares to related positions:

  • Senior Executive Assistant: Average $83,072 per year
  • Junior Executive Assistant: Average $49,930 per year

How much do similar professions as Executive Assistant get paid in Canada?

Senior Executive Assistant

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Average $83,072 per year

Junior Executive Assistant

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Average $49,930 per year