In May 2009, CMA Ontario encouraged Ontario-based CMAs and candidates to participate in a survey of compensation earned in 2008. The survey had previously been conducted on 2006 compensation. Top-line survey results are as follows

Among CMAs responding, the average total cash earned in 2008 was $113,600 and the median was $98,000.

This represents a 2.1% increase since the 2006 survey. Twenty-two per cent of CMAs responding were very satisfied and 66% were satisfied with their overall level of compensation.

Among Strategic Leadership Program (SLP) candidates responding, the average total cash earned in 2008 was $64,400 and the median was $58,000. Ten per cent of SLP candidates responding were very satisfied and 59% were satisfied with their overall level of compensation.

The full reports from the 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002 and 1999 surveys are provided below:

CMA and Candidate Survey on Compensation Earned in 2008

CMA and Candidate Survey on Compensation Earned in 2006

CMA and Candidate Survey on Compensation Earned in 2004

CMA and Candidate Survey on Compensation Earned in 2002

CMA and Candidate Survey on Compensation Earned in 1999