2023 Canadian CPA Profession Compensation Study Results

CPA Canada

Compensation data is based on 9,861 voluntary responses from members regarding their 2022 compensation. Of these, 9,608 resided in Canada and 253 resided abroad. 

Here are some of the highlights:

  • Findings from the 2023 Canadian CPA Profession Compensation study reveal that CPAs holding the Chartered Professional Accountant designation and having at least three years post-designation experience have a median compensation of $143K.
  • The previously reported compensation levels for 2020 (from the 2021 study) among members with at least three years post-designation experience had median compensation of $128K, showing a 12% increase in median compensation.
  • From a provincial standpoint, the median compensation within the provinces was highest in Alberta ($153K). 

Regional reports to be made available November 23.

If you have any questions, please contact Paul Long, Research Manager, CPA Canada at [email protected].

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Atlantic Region Summary Report

The 2023 Canadian CPA Profession Compensation study is based on the voluntary responses of 9,861 members related to their 2022 compensation. 9,608 respondents resided in Canada and 253 resided abroad. Note that findings in this report are representative of those who responded and may not represent the Canadian CPA profession as a whole. Comparisons with the results of the previous survey cannot be considered definitive as the composition of those responding may vary from year to year.

2023 Canadian CPA Profession Compensation Study Results |Atlantic Region