Position and Salary Information

Deputy Head Salaries

Deputy Heads and select senior heads of agencies are employed through individual Executive Manager contracts, and therefore do not occupy evaluated positions.

Deputy Head Salaries
Effective April 1, 2023

Level 80% Min 100% Max
Deputy Head I $204,621 $255,776
Deputy Head II $227,357 $284,196
Deputy Head III $250,093 $312,616

Effective April 1, 2024

Level 80% Min 100% Max
Deputy Head I $209,225 $261,531
Deputy Head II $232,472 $290,590
Deputy Head III $255,720 $319,650

Effective April 1, 2025

Level 80% Min 100% Max
Deputy Head I $213,932 $267,415
Deputy Head II $237,702 $297,128
Deputy Head III $261,474 $326,842

Deputy Head salaries are established within the Executive Manager salary bands, which reflect the relative complexity of departments and agencies.

Deputy Head II

  • Industry, Tourism & Investment
  • Municipal & Community Affairs
  • Housing 

Deputy Head III

  • Education, Culture & Employment
  • Environment and Climate Change
  • Executive & Indigenous Affairs
  • Finance
  • Health & Social Services
  • Infrastructure
  • Justice
  • Legislative Assembly
  • Northwest Territories Health & Social Services Authority
  • Principal Secretary to the Premier