OR-9 · Non-commissioned
Chief Warrant Officer
NATO code
OR-9
Category
Non-commissioned
Monthly pay
$10,562 – $13,410
Annual
$126,744 – $160,920
What the rank does
The senior non-commissioned rank, usually holding the appointment of regimental sergeant major. The CWO advises the commanding officer on everything concerning non-commissioned members — dress, discipline, morale, development — and is the custodian of a unit's standards. It takes most of a career to reach.
The top of the framework
Varied senior assignments. The CWO is described in the framework as the custodian of the non-commissioned member corps.
Developmental period
DP5
Qualification required
Senior Appointment Programme and Executive Leader Programme
The same rank in each element
Canadian Army
Chief Warrant Officer CWO
Royal Canadian Navy
Chief Petty Officer 1st Class CPO1
Royal Canadian Air Force
Chief Warrant Officer CWO
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Regular Force monthly salary, effective 2025-04-01. NATO codes follow the STANAG 2116 comparative tables. Not official — always confirm current rates with canada.ca.
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