British Columbia Cities' Sunshine List by sector
5,875 people on the 2025 list in 1 sector: who employs the most, who pays the most, and how each has changed.
Every sector
Share of the 2025 list
People on the list in each sector.
People and pay, 2025
With the change from 2024. Select a column to sort.
| Sector | People | vs 2024 | Median | Median vs 2024 | Total | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Municipalities | 5,875 | +117 (+2.0%) | $107,115 | +$684 (+0.6%) | $672M | 2 |
Ten years on: 2015 to 2025
| Sector | People 2015 | People 2025 | Change | Median 2015 | Median 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Municipalities | 2,437 | 5,875 | +3,438 (+141.1%) | $104,118 | $107,115 | +$2,997 (+2.9%) |
The leading employers
In each sector, 2025.
| Sector | Most people | Highest median (25+ people) |
|---|---|---|
| Municipalities | City of Vancouver5,168 people | City of Vancouvermedian $108,724 |
Questions and answers
Which sector has the most people on the list?
Municipalities: 5,875 people in 2025, 100% of everyone paid $75,000 or more.
Which sector pays the most?
By median salary, Municipalities: $107,115 in 2025, against $107,115 for the whole list.
Which sector grew fastest?
Municipalities: from 5,758 to 5,875 people between 2024 and 2025 (+2.0%), among sectors with 100 or more people.
What are the sectors?
The groups British Columbia uses on its list (school boards, hospitals, municipalities, universities, colleges, the provincial government and others). Each employer is in the sector the list gives it; a sector renamed by the list over the years can appear under both names.
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.