Are you interested in gaining deeper insights into the current salary landscape for HR professionals across Ontario and Canada? 

In a collaborative effort to uncover meaningful, data-driven insights at both the provincial and national levels, the CPHR and HRPA conducted a comprehensive survey of HR professionals across nearly all provinces. This study provides a rich, detailed view of the evolving HR profession, offering critical data on professional designations, job satisfaction, the changing nature of HR roles, compensation, benefits, and more. 

The results deliver a powerful snapshot of the factors shaping the HR landscape today and offer a valuable lens for professionals, organizations, and industry leaders navigating the future of human resources. 

The Power and Significance of Professional Designations: 

Among the many valuable insights uncovered in the survey, one theme stands out with undeniable clarity: holding a professional designation makes a tangible difference in the careers of HR professionals. Designations are more than credentials—they are gateways to stronger career trajectories, greater recognition, and access to meaningful opportunities within the profession. 

Designation Impact: 

  • Higher Earnings: HR professionals in Ontario with a professional designation earn nearly $18,400 more per year on average than their non-designated peers. 
  • Higher Salary Satisfaction: Canadian professionals with designations report higher satisfaction with their salary and salary growth, particularly those working in the public, parapublic, or NPO sectors, and among total compensation and labour relations specialists. 
  • Pathway to Leadership: Management positions (director, middle manager, or executive/senior manager) are more common among designated professionals across Canada, especially in private companies, among experienced professionals, and among generalists. 
  • Better Performance Incentives: Performance bonuses are more frequently awarded to designated professionals, particularly in the private sector and among senior or experienced HR professionals. This trend is consistent across all provinces. 
  • Stronger Benefit Access: Designated professionals generally have better access to comprehensive insurance benefits, including disability, life, and health coverage, throughout Canada.  

The value of professional designation extends well beyond title—it is a key differentiator that shapes long-term success and professional growth for HR practitioners across Ontario and Canada. 

These insights offer only a glimpse into the full picture. Access the complete results below for a comprehensive, in-depth exploration of the HRPA/CPHR Canada Salary Survey findings. 

Ontario Survey Results
Canada Survey Results