In the interest of transparency, employee compensation information is provided below.
The Public Sector Compensation Transparency Act, sub-sections 11(1) and 11(2), encourages but does not require education bodies to disclose compensation information.
Compensation information is provided in a format that reflects the average annual salaries of our employees. Please note, “FTE” refers to full time equivalent. An FTE is a full time job for one person. Alternatively, two or more individuals could share an FTE by each working part time. Also keep in mind that many of our salaries are based on a ten-month schedule. Bargaining unit staff comprise approximately 99 per cent of all CBE staff. Compensation information is available for those employees through our various collective agreements. This includes salary grids for our teachers, support staff, CUPE, Trades, and exempt staff. In addition, our annual financial statements disclose the compensation paid to the Board of Trustees as well as the chief superintendent, the corporate treasurer, and the corporate secretary.
Information is listed in order of largest employee group to smallest. Please see each collective agreement for comprehensive salary grids.
For more information on how we fund our schools, please see our yearly Resource Allocation for Schools handbooks and our fact sheet: Every Cent of Alberta Education Funding Supports CBE Schools
| Employee Group | Compensation | Role & Group Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| ATA Teachers |
Average (Mean): $81,354
FTEs*: 1457
Salary Range: up to $94,999.99
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Sample Positions: Teacher
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Average (Mean): $107,074
FTEs*: 3606
Salary Range: $95,000.00 to $139,999.99
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Sample Positions: Teacher
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| Staff Association Main Body |
Average (Mean): $43,375
FTEs*: 1527
Salary Range: Up to $54,999.99
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Sample Positions: Education Assistant, Lunch Supervisor, Secretary
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Average (Mean): $68,040
FTEs*: 701
Salary Range: $55,000.00 to $104,999.99
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Sample Positions: Admin Secretary, School Tech, Behavior Support Worker
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Average (Mean): $115,005
FTEs*: 55
Salary Range: $105,000.00 to $124,999.99
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Sample Positions: Systems Analyst, Tech Support Analyst
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| ATA Administrators |
Average (Mean): $108,902
FTEs*: 1222
Salary Range: up to $104,999.99
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Sample Positions: Learning Leader, ATA Strategist, Vice Principal
Group Benefits: Sun Life
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Average (Mean): $136,107
FTEs*: 638
Salary Range: $105,000.00 - $164,999.99
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Sample Positions: Principal, Assistant Principal, ATA Specialist, ATA Consultant
Group Benefits: Sun Life
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| CUPE |
Average (Mean): $50,073
FTEs*: 244
Salary Range: up to $54,999.99
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Sample Positions: Cleaner, Entry Level Facility Operator
Group Benefits: Sun Life
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Average (Mean): $64,566
FTEs*: 427
Salary Range: $55,000.00 to $89,999.99
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Sample Positions: Facility Operator, Mechanic, Technician
Group Benefits: Sun Life
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| Exempt |
Average (Mean): $92,487
FTEs*: 54
Salary Range: $55,000.00 to $104,999.99
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Sample Positions: Executive Admin Assist., Facility Operator Supervisor
Group Benefits: Sun Life
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Average (Mean): $117,940
FTEs*: 54
Salary Range: $105,000.00 to $124,999.99
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Sample Positions: Supervisor, Team Leader, Senior Analyst
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Average (Mean): $136,454
FTEs*: 35
Salary Range: $125,000.00 to $149,999.99
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Sample Positions: Manager, Senior Analyst, Coordinator
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Average (Mean): $157,950
FTEs*: 26
Salary Range: $150,000 to $174,999.99
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Sample Positions: Manager, Coordinator
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Average (Mean): $198,500
FTEs*: 29
Salary Range: $184,000.00 to $227,000.00
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Sample Positions: Director
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| Staff Association Professional Support Staff |
Average (Mean): $96,943
FTEs*: 45
Salary Range: up to $104,999.99
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Sample Positions: Psychologist, Speech Language Pathologist
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Average (Mean): $117,283
FTEs*: 137
Salary Range: $105,000.00 to $129,999.99
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Sample Positions: Psychologist, Speech Language Pathologist
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| Trades |
Average (Mean): $94,120
FTEs*: 90
Salary Range: $55,000.00 to $99,999.99
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Sample Positions: Electrician, Plummer, Painter, Carpenter
Group Benefits: Sun Life
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Average (Mean): $108,680
FTEs*: 8
Salary Range: $105,000.00 to $124,999.99
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Sample Positions: Electrician, Plummer, Painter, Carpenter
Group Benefits: Sun Life
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| Board of Trustees |
Average (Mean): $53,790
FTEs*: 7
Salary Range: $49,000.00 to $63,000.00
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Sample Positions: Trustees
Group Benefits: See Governance Policy
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| Superintendents |
Average (Mean): $252,606
FTEs*: 7
Salary Range: $242,000.00 to $256,000.00
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Sample Positions: Superintendent
Group Benefits: Sun Life
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| Chief Superintendent |
Average (Mean): $282,563
FTEs*: 1
Salary Range: $282,000.00 to $284,000.00
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Sample Positions: Chief Superintendent
Group Benefits: Sun Life
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Cost of Benefits
Non-cash benefits across all employees average approximately 24 per cent of salary. The actual rate per employee will vary depending on the collective agreement, personal circumstances, and other factors.
In the 2024-25 budget year, the CBE paid $245,031,000 collectively to benefits providers. This information can be found in our 2024-25 financial results.
*FTEs are as of Jan. 1, 2026
Exempt Employee Non-Cash Benefits
Pension (LAPP) | ||
Pension (ATRF) | ||
SRP | ||
Insurance | ||
Health & Wellness | ||
Long Service Allowance | ||
Other | ||
Superintendent Non-Cash Benefits
Pension (LAPP) | ||
Pension (ATRF) | ||
SERP | ||
SiPP | ||
Insurance | ||
Health & Wellness | ||
Long Service Allowance | ||
Other | ||
Vehicle Allowance | ||
Compensation Disclosure Data
Last modified: 2026-04-15 20:09:10.377703 +0000 UTC