The salary trajectory of a Chief Project Manager ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at CA$83,329 per year (estimate) and goes up to CA$109,878 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Chief Project Manager at National Instruments is CA$176,767 per year or CA$85 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly CA$296,414 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between CA$135,747 (25th percentile) and CA$233,071 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1 salaries submitted by National Instruments Chief Project Manager professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.