British Columbia public employers
2 public employers paid someone $75,000 or more in 2025; 2 have appeared on the municipal remuneration list since 2008. The largest, the best paid and the fastest growing, by sector, and every one of them to filter and rank.
Largest employers
At a glance
Highest median salary
- City of Vancouver$108,724
- City of Victoria$97,072
Employers with 25 or more people on the list.
Most people added, 2024 to 2025
Employers with 25 or more people the year before.
By sector
| Sector | Employers | People | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Municipalities | 2 | 5,875 | $107,115 |
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Every employer
Ranked by people on the 2025 list. Filter by sector, size and median salary.
Filters
| # | Compare | Employer | People | Median | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of VancouverMunicipalities · since 2008 | 5,168 | $108,724 | +73 (+1.4%) | |
| 2 | City of VictoriaMunicipalities · since 2012 | 707 | $97,072 | +44 (+6.6%) |
Questions and answers
How many employers are on British Columbia’s 2025 Cities' Sunshine List?
2, +0.0% on 2024 (2). 2 employers have appeared on the list since 2008.
Which employer has the most people on the list?
City of Vancouver, with 5,168 people in 2025. Half of everyone on the 2025 list works at the 1 largest employers.
Which employer pays the most?
By median salary, City of Vancouver: $108,724 in 2025, among employers with 25 or more people on the list.
What counts as an employer here?
The employer named on the official list. Employers that changed name keep one page when the list treats them as the same; seconded staff are listed under the employer that paid them.
Why is someone not on the list?
Only people paid $75,000 or more in the year are listed, and only by the public employers the Financial Information Act covers. Someone paid less that year, or working elsewhere, does not appear.