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Executive chef salary in Canada

How much does an Executive Chef make in Canada?

Average base salary

$76,237

The average salary for a executive chef is $76,237 per year in Canada. 532 salaries reported, updated at October 29, 2026

Executive Chef job openings in Canada

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Executive Chef
B@THE MUSEUM
Cambridge, ON
$75,000–$85,000 a year
Full-time
3 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Executive Chef in Canada

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Deerfoot Inn & Casino
 
$145,000per year
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Rocky Mountaineer
 
$122,500per year
University of British Columbia
 
$120,569per year
Grouse Mountain
 
$120,000per year
Credit Valley Golf and Country...
 
$117,500per year
Wedgewood Hotel
 
$117,500per year

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Highest paying cities for Executive Chefs near Canada

  1. Vancouver, BC
    $90,712 per year
  2. Richmond, BC
    $90,187 per year
  3. Toronto, ON
    $83,578 per year
  4. North York, ON
    $83,558 per year
  5. Mississauga, ON
    $77,366 per year

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The average salary for an Executive Chef is $76,237 per year in Canada. This figure is based on 532 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 29, 2026.

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Executive Chef salaries typically range between a low of $56,365 and a high of $103,114 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Executive Chef include Vancouver, BC at $90,712 per year, Richmond, BC at $90,187 per year and Toronto, ON at $83,578 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Executive Chef include Deerfoot Inn & Casino ($145,000 per year) and Rocky Mountaineer ($122,500 per year).

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