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How much do British Columbia’s CPAs make? According to the results of CPA Canada’s 2025 CPA Profession Compensation Study, the answer still depends on location, industry sector, years of experience, and position. This information features some median compensation results for BC.
Median compensation: $140,000
By census metropolitan area
- Vancouver $148,000
- Chilliwack $137,000
- Victoria $135,000
- Prince George $133,000
- Kelowna $125,000
By years of experience post-designation
- Less than 3 years $92,000
- 3-4 years $110,000
- 5-9 years $130,000
- 10-14 years $140,000
- 15-19 years $160,000
- 20-24 years $162,000
- 25 years and over $192,000
By industry
- Mining $227,000
- Agriculture, forestry, fisheries $175,000
- Transportation, distribution $173,000
- Software $162,000
- Retail, wholesale $160,000
By title
- Partner $360,000
- VP $242,000
- CFO $228,000
- Sole practitioner $160,000
- Senior manager $148,000
- Controller/comptroller $135,000
- Manager $120,000
- Senior auditor/accountant $95,000
Data source: CPA Canada, 2025 CPA Profession Compensation Study: British Columbia Report, prepared by Leger, spring 2025. The study survey was conducted between May 12 and May 30, 2025; 1,408 BC CPAs participated. See the full report.
