Rankings
Rankings, 2025
The highest paid, the biggest raises and the employers with the most people on the municipal remuneration list.
Highest paid in 2025
| # | Name | Employer | Remuneration | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | G ChengDIRECTOR LONG TERM FIN STRATEGY & PLAN | City of Vancouver | $374,684 | +$140,381 (+59.9%) |
| 2 | K R LevittDEPUTY CITY MANAGER | City of Vancouver | $350,899 | +$13,209 (+3.9%) |
| 3 | F J ConnellDIRECTOR LEGAL SERVICES & CITY SOLICITOR | City of Vancouver | $345,842 | +$8,513 (+2.5%) |
| 4 | S SinghDEPUTY CITY MANAGER | City of Vancouver | $345,728 | +$9,129 (+2.7%) |
| 5 | A AmroliaDEPUTY CITY MANAGER | City of Vancouver | $340,026 | +$32,882 (+10.7%) |
| 6 | L L LaclaireGENERAL MANAGER - ENGINEERING SERVICES | City of Vancouver | $338,777 | +$5,710 (+1.7%) |
| 7 | K L FryFIRE CHIEF - FIRE & RESCUE SERVICES | City of Vancouver | $325,817 | +$15,863 (+5.1%) |
| 8 | J WhiteGENERAL MANAGER PDS | City of Vancouver | $315,532 | +$128,273 (+68.5%) |
| 9 | S M JacksonGENERAL MANAGER-PARKS & RECREATION | City of Vancouver | $310,706 | +$12,338 (+4.1%) |
| 10 | A NaklickiCHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER | City of Vancouver | $305,495 | +$15,861 (+5.5%) |
| 11 | M C MacDonellAUDITOR GENERAL | City of Vancouver | $305,425 | +$12,016 (+4.1%) |
| 12 | M WittgensGENERAL MANAGER COMMUNITY SERVICES | City of Vancouver | $300,293 | +$22,085 (+7.9%) |
| 13 | J JENKYNSCity Manager | City of Victoria | $296,639 | +$13,572 (+4.8%) |
| 14 | C OkellGENERAL MANAGER DBL | City of Vancouver | $285,125 | +$49,335 (+20.9%) |
| 15 | C KnightGENERAL MANAGER FINANCE & SUPPLY CHAIN | City of Vancouver | $282,183 | +$48,757 (+20.9%) |
| 16 | D C SmithDeputy General Manager | City of Vancouver | $280,554 | +$35,216 (+14.4%) |
| 17 | M PontikisCHIEF OF EXTERNAL RELATIONS | City of Vancouver | $265,922 | +$31,673 (+13.5%) |
| 18 | T HealyCHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER | City of Vancouver | $258,596 | +$31,042 (+13.6%) |
| 19 | K JONESAsst Dir, Comm. Safety & Bylaw | City of Victoria | $254,130 | new |
| 20 | S THOMPSONDeputy City Mgr / CFO | City of Victoria | $254,017 | +$6,630 (+2.7%) |
| 21 | B PollardCHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER | City of Vancouver | $251,604 | +$22,238 (+9.7%) |
| 22 | M BryantSENIOR DIRECTOR INDIGENOUS RELATIONS | City of Vancouver | $248,668 | +$39,942 (+19.1%) |
| 23 | M EnfeldtCHIEF SAFETY OFFICER | City of Vancouver | $247,800 | +$13,317 (+5.7%) |
| 24 | P R MochrieMANAGER | City of Vancouver | $243,097 | −$144,013 (−37.2%) |
| 25 | D ATKINSONFire Chief | City of Victoria | $238,736 | +$16,323 (+7.3%) |
Biggest raises, 2024 to 2025
Same person, same employer, both years on the list. Large jumps often include one-time payments such as retirement or severance.
| # | Name | Employer | 2024 | 2025 | Raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | G ChengDIRECTOR LONG TERM FIN STRATEGY & PLAN | City of Vancouver | $234,303 | $374,684 | +$140,381 (+59.9%) |
| 2 | J WhiteGENERAL MANAGER PDS | City of Vancouver | $187,259 | $315,532 | +$128,273 (+68.5%) |
| 3 | E BarronEMERGENCY MANAGER | City of Vancouver | $156,783 | $238,508 | +$81,725 (+52.1%) |
| 4 | A N ChangfootSR MGR HOUSING FIN & BUSINESS STRAT | City of Vancouver | $80,038 | $155,068 | +$75,030 (+93.7%) |
| 5 | P JefferyFIREFIGHTER | City of Vancouver | $129,758 | $197,613 | +$67,855 (+52.3%) |
| 6 | C MillerMANAGING DIRECTOR DEPT SVC & PTR AGREE | City of Vancouver | $126,580 | $190,360 | +$63,780 (+50.4%) |
| 7 | R KENNYAsst Dir - Transportation | City of Victoria | $137,669 | $195,147 | +$57,478 (+41.8%) |
| 8 | S HorneSOLICITOR III | City of Vancouver | $124,658 | $181,931 | +$57,273 (+45.9%) |
| 9 | P EnrightCIVIL ENGINEER II | City of Vancouver | $139,995 | $195,780 | +$55,785 (+39.8%) |
| 10 | R Kiani AminMANAGER DEVELOPMENT | City of Vancouver | $84,678 | $139,770 | +$55,092 (+65.1%) |
| 11 | J McLoughlinFIREFIGHTER | City of Vancouver | $124,279 | $179,019 | +$54,741 (+44.0%) |
| 12 | N CramptonDIRECTOR DIGITAL SERVICES & CUSTOMER EXP | City of Vancouver | $137,815 | $191,730 | +$53,914 (+39.1%) |
| 13 | M McCashFIRE CAPTAIN | City of Vancouver | $155,506 | $207,088 | +$51,582 (+33.2%) |
| 14 | K SchoeffelSNR MANAGER INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING | City of Vancouver | $155,008 | $206,184 | +$51,176 (+33.0%) |
| 15 | G J GauthierFIRE CAPTAIN | City of Vancouver | $150,699 | $200,539 | +$49,840 (+33.1%) |
| 16 | H FlanaganAUDIT PRINCIPAL | City of Vancouver | $105,514 | $155,188 | +$49,675 (+47.1%) |
| 17 | C OkellGENERAL MANAGER DBL | City of Vancouver | $235,790 | $285,125 | +$49,335 (+20.9%) |
| 18 | K CarswellPROJECT FACILITATOR II | City of Vancouver | $77,980 | $127,186 | +$49,206 (+63.1%) |
| 19 | C KnightGENERAL MANAGER FINANCE & SUPPLY CHAIN | City of Vancouver | $233,426 | $282,183 | +$48,757 (+20.9%) |
| 20 | G J HiebertFIRE CAPTAIN | City of Vancouver | $160,357 | $207,689 | +$47,332 (+29.5%) |
| 21 | T A GlobeFIREFIGHTER | City of Vancouver | $97,648 | $144,429 | +$46,781 (+47.9%) |
| 22 | D M GengeA/CHIEF MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS | City of Vancouver | $153,269 | $200,031 | +$46,762 (+30.5%) |
| 23 | K EkmanFIRE LIEUTENANT | City of Vancouver | $145,917 | $192,117 | +$46,201 (+31.7%) |
| 24 | F MartinHUMAN RESOURCE CONSULTANT II | City of Vancouver | $110,045 | $153,579 | +$43,534 (+39.6%) |
| 25 | D C M GancharFIRE CAPTAIN | City of Vancouver | $153,096 | $196,434 | +$43,338 (+28.3%) |
| 26 | M YongPLANNER II | City of Vancouver | $83,502 | $126,259 | +$42,758 (+51.2%) |
| 27 | B A YoungBATTALION CHIEF | City of Vancouver | $191,249 | $233,064 | +$41,815 (+21.9%) |
| 28 | A Behnam-ShabahangFIREFIGHTER | City of Vancouver | $115,565 | $157,275 | +$41,710 (+36.1%) |
| 29 | J HENLYOrg Development Consultant | City of Victoria | $84,271 | $125,898 | +$41,627 (+49.4%) |
| 30 | V BanthiaSENIOR AUDITOR | City of Vancouver | $87,841 | $129,209 | +$41,368 (+47.1%) |
| 31 | Z PrettyFIREFIGHTER | City of Vancouver | $76,385 | $117,254 | +$40,869 (+53.5%) |
| 32 | J DAVID LawsonFIREFIGHTER | City of Vancouver | $117,482 | $158,033 | +$40,550 (+34.5%) |
| 33 | K W SchwarzFIREFIGHTER | City of Vancouver | $76,982 | $117,129 | +$40,147 (+52.2%) |
| 34 | M BryantSENIOR DIRECTOR INDIGENOUS RELATIONS | City of Vancouver | $208,726 | $248,668 | +$39,942 (+19.1%) |
| 35 | K TamashiroASSOCIATE DIRECTOR | City of Vancouver | $103,700 | $143,578 | +$39,878 (+38.5%) |
| 36 | W MiaoCIVIL ENGINEER II | City of Vancouver | $95,487 | $134,763 | +$39,276 (+41.1%) |
| 37 | A BulbuliaHUMAN RESOURCE CONSULTANT III | City of Vancouver | $79,384 | $118,643 | +$39,259 (+49.5%) |
| 38 | B G MacGillivrayFIRE CAPTAIN | City of Vancouver | $161,042 | $200,214 | +$39,173 (+24.3%) |
| 39 | C N PawlakFIRE CAPTAIN | City of Vancouver | $166,019 | $204,813 | +$38,795 (+23.4%) |
| 40 | D AdamsFIREFIGHTER | City of Vancouver | $96,193 | $134,628 | +$38,435 (+40.0%) |
| 41 | L DOUGLAS PrestonTRUCK DRIVER III | City of Vancouver | $102,289 | $140,648 | +$38,359 (+37.5%) |
| 42 | M FrankFIREFIGHTER | City of Vancouver | $137,573 | $175,541 | +$37,967 (+27.6%) |
| 43 | R DEMPSTEROrg Development Consultant | City of Victoria | $88,393 | $126,015 | +$37,622 (+42.6%) |
| 44 | G M WallaceFIREFIGHTER | City of Vancouver | $160,109 | $197,689 | +$37,580 (+23.5%) |
| 45 | R WaltonDISTRICT BUILDING INSPECTOR | City of Vancouver | $78,219 | $115,724 | +$37,505 (+47.9%) |
| 46 | J P LattaFIRE CAPTAIN | City of Vancouver | $195,661 | $232,963 | +$37,303 (+19.1%) |
| 47 | J LeardRESIDENT STAGE CARPENTER | City of Vancouver | $101,099 | $138,230 | +$37,131 (+36.7%) |
| 48 | R N.M. IshikawaFIREFIGHTER | City of Vancouver | $118,585 | $155,642 | +$37,056 (+31.2%) |
| 49 | D M Van DykFIREFIGHTER | City of Vancouver | $111,057 | $147,893 | +$36,835 (+33.2%) |
| 50 | J ShanahanFIRE LIEUTENANT | City of Vancouver | $154,870 | $191,240 | +$36,370 (+23.5%) |
Most people on the list
| Employer | Median | People |
|---|---|---|
| City of Vancouver | $108,724 | 5,168 |
| City of Victoria | $97,072 | 707 |
Highest median salary
Employers with 25 or more people on the list.
| Employer | Median | People |
|---|---|---|
| City of Vancouver | $108,724 | 5,168 |
| City of Victoria | $97,072 | 707 |
Fastest growing, 2024 to 2025
| Employer | Added | People |
|---|---|---|
| City of Vancouver | +73 | 5,168 |
| City of Victoria | +44 | 707 |
Questions and answers
Who was the highest-paid public employee in British Columbia in 2025?
G Cheng, DIRECTOR LONG TERM FIN STRATEGY & PLAN at City of Vancouver, with a salary of $374,684.
Who got the biggest raise from 2024 to 2025?
G Cheng, DIRECTOR LONG TERM FIN STRATEGY & PLAN at City of Vancouver: from $234,303 to $374,684 (+$140,381, +59.9%). Jumps this large often include one-time payments such as retirement or severance.
Which employer has the highest median salary?
City of Vancouver, with a median of $108,724 in 2025 among employers with 25 or more people on the list.
Which employer added the most people to the list in 2025?
City of Vancouver: 5,095 people in 2024, 5,168 in 2025.
What is “remuneration”?
The one pay figure each city publishes for each person, its remuneration, shown as published. Victoria also lists taxable benefits and payouts, and expenses, in separate columns, which are not shown; Vancouver's remuneration includes payouts. How the lists work