Municipalities
City of Winnipeg salaries
3,049 people paid $85,000 or more in 2025. On the compensation disclosure list every year from 2020 to 2025.
People on the 2025 list
3,049
+2.0% vs 2024
Median salary
$110,139
+1.3% vs 2024
Highest salary
$297,558
Total disclosed
$354M
Highest paid in 2025
Top 100 of 3,049
| # | Name | Total compensation | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cindy FernandesDirector Community Servic | $297,558 | +$77,021 (+34.9%) |
| 2 | Halyna FylymaMSP Community Paramedic ICP | $263,353 | +$18,662 (+7.6%) |
| 3 | Christian MJ SchmidtChief Fire & Paramedic | $255,036 | −$6,156 (−2.4%) |
| 4 | Sherwood ArmbrusterSr. Elect Official & Mgr Strat | $250,994 | +$28,263 (+12.7%) |
| 5 | Scott WilkinsonDeputy Chief Fire | $250,450 | +$10,897 (+4.5%) |
| 6 | Ryan SneathDeputy Chief Fire | $247,432 | +$25,387 (+11.4%) |
| 7 | Jason RT ShawDeputy Chief Fire | $241,483 | +$11,936 (+5.2%) |
| 8 | Gregory EwankiwDirector Transit | $240,052 | +$19,620 (+8.9%) |
| 9 | Tom WallaceDeputy Chief Fire | $234,693 | −$3,437 (−1.4%) |
| 10 | Cameron GillinghamMayor | $231,969 | +$8,631 (+3.9%) |
| 11 | James BerezowskyDirector Public Works | $229,429 | +$14,165 (+6.6%) |
| 12 | Tracy GrahamChief Financial Officer | $227,304 | +$100,265 (+78.9%) |
| 13 | Matthew DryburghDeputy Chief Admin Officer | $223,247 | +$58,444 (+35.5%) |
| 14 | Hazel BorysDirector Property & Dev | $222,717 | +$11,699 (+5.5%) |
| 15 | Marc PittetDeputy Chief Admin Officer | $221,590 | +$52,088 (+30.7%) |
| 16 | Ashley PledgerDirector Legal Services | $218,788 | +$34,640 (+18.8%) |
| 17 | Naomi BergerStaff Psychologist | $217,270 | +$7,987 (+3.8%) |
| 18 | Andre JG BerardAssistant Chief Fire | $212,576 | +$7,716 (+3.8%) |
| 19 | Wayne MosienkoAssistant Chief Fire | $211,722 | +$7,533 (+3.7%) |
| 20 | Doug AD GrievePlatoon Chief-Fire | $211,175 | +$12,621 (+6.4%) |
| 21 | Jamie VanderhorstAssistant Chief Fire | $210,657 | +$6,920 (+3.4%) |
| 22 | Carlos GameiroCity Clerk | $209,609 | +$10,714 (+5.4%) |
| 23 | Tim ShanksDirector Water & Waste Op | $208,880 | +$10,920 (+5.5%) |
| 24 | Sarah RentzDeputy City Solicitor | $207,270 | +$11,190 (+5.7%) |
| 25 | Robert McBeyDistrict Chief | $206,977 | +$33,217 (+19.1%) |
| 26 | Stephen KumkaPlatoon Chief-Fire | $204,536 | +$19,436 (+10.5%) |
| 27 | Marceli WalczakDirector Innovation & Tech Ser | $201,640 | +$36,165 (+21.9%) |
| 28 | Jason AK EgertCity Auditor/Chief PerformOffr | $201,217 | +$10,390 (+5.4%) |
| 29 | Murray DavidsonLieutenant PCP | $201,146 | +$17,803 (+9.7%) |
| 30 | Timothy AustinCity Assessor | $201,131 | +$13,779 (+7.4%) |
| 31 | Brian McCorristonDistrict Chief | $198,392 | +$9,080 (+4.8%) |
| 32 | Graham BarrCaptain | $198,024 | +$35,183 (+21.6%) |
| 33 | Kimberly CarswellLegal Counsel - Police Ser | $196,720 | +$8,900 (+4.7%) |
| 34 | Ryan YasinskiCaptain | $196,095 | +$32,181 (+19.6%) |
| 35 | Bradley EricksonMgr Municipal Accommodations | $195,962 | +$15,462 (+8.6%) |
| 36 | Derek StasiukCaptain | $193,539 | +$22,212 (+13.0%) |
| 37 | Christopher RollwagenPlatoon Chief Paramedic Ops | $192,905 | +$18,372 (+10.5%) |
| 38 | Robert ProvencherMgr Financial Services | $192,627 | +$18,890 (+10.9%) |
| 39 | Anthony ClarkDirector Human Resources | $190,568 | +$44,090 (+30.1%) |
| 40 | Melodie RalphMgr Human Resources | $190,367 | +$57,696 (+43.5%) |
| 41 | Lisa RowswellDeputy City Solicitor | $190,181 | +$15,410 (+8.8%) |
| 42 | Malcolm McNeilLieutenant PCP | $189,944 | +$23,608 (+14.2%) |
| 43 | Trevor WoodLieutenant | $189,611 | +$24,584 (+14.9%) |
| 44 | David PatmanMgr Transportation Plan | $189,535 | +$9,906 (+5.5%) |
| 45 | Chris CarrollMgr Wastewater Services | $189,524 | +$9,918 (+5.5%) |
| 46 | Dick VlamingDistrict Chief | $188,766 | +$7,936 (+4.4%) |
| 47 | Kevin AugustineDistrict Chief | $188,416 | +$13,779 (+7.9%) |
| 48 | David RossCaptain | $188,240 | +$16,198 (+9.4%) |
| 49 | Angela CzarneckiSolicitor IV | $187,438 | +$9,829 (+5.5%) |
| 50 | Real GauthierDistrict Chief | $187,354 | +$20,215 (+12.1%) |
| 51 | Chris PaynePlatoon Chief-Fire | $186,327 | +$1,500 (+0.8%) |
| 52 | Hugh DuncanCaptain PCP | $185,708 | +$12,023 (+6.9%) |
| 53 | Robert GJ LabossiereDistrict Chief | $184,172 | +$16,707 (+10.0%) |
| 54 | Kelly LemoineDeputy Director Comm Services | $183,613 | +$19,109 (+11.6%) |
| 55 | Serge ArpinFirefighter Senior PCP | $183,163 | −$11,254 (−5.8%) |
| 56 | Randy TopolniskiGeneral Mgr-SOA Parking Servic | $183,116 | +$8,957 (+5.1%) |
| 57 | Tara ChatelSenior Manager HR Services | $183,050 | +$4,031 (+2.3%) |
| 58 | Cameron RitchieDistrict Chief | $182,577 | +$5,436 (+3.1%) |
| 59 | Dan BarilCaptain | $182,395 | +$9,174 (+5.3%) |
| 60 | Cynthia WiebeMgr Engineering | $182,277 | +$9,535 (+5.5%) |
| 61 | Dan RT SzutiakDistrict Chief | $182,264 | +$4,629 (+2.6%) |
| 62 | Jack RobertsonPlatoon Chief-Fire | $182,169 | −$28,213 (−13.4%) |
| 63 | Cecil SveinsonMgr Indigenous Relations | $181,929 | +$9,382 (+5.4%) |
| 64 | Charles BrownCaptain | $181,904 | +$18,267 (+11.2%) |
| 65 | Robert ChrismasServ Lead - Community Safety | $181,433 | −$46,180 (−20.3%) |
| 66 | Ryan GlesbyLieutenant PCP | $181,104 | +$12,339 (+7.3%) |
| 67 | Cary AllaireCaptain | $180,745 | +$48,287 (+36.5%) |
| 68 | Kevin WytinckCaptain | $180,295 | +$19,620 (+12.2%) |
| 69 | Michael SzmonMgr Water Services | $180,053 | +$9,425 (+5.5%) |
| 70 | Rajiva SharmaDirector Health & Safety | $180,047 | +$13,910 (+8.4%) |
| 71 | Garth RowswellCaptain | $179,964 | +$12,351 (+7.4%) |
| 72 | Keith Van DelaCaptain | $179,818 | +$26,230 (+17.1%) |
| 73 | Bart NealLieutenant | $179,794 | +$4,021 (+2.3%) |
| 74 | Gerallyn ForscuttMgr Human Resources | $179,688 | +$16,250 (+9.9%) |
| 75 | Darryl FriesenDistrict Chief | $179,586 | +$13,837 (+8.3%) |
| 76 | Anthony FerreiraLead Communications Oper | $179,190 | −$34,535 (−16.2%) |
| 77 | Johanna WillowsSolicitor IV | $179,095 | +$13,333 (+8.0%) |
| 78 | Shayne PJ CormierCaptain | $179,052 | +$18,309 (+11.4%) |
| 79 | Nasir NoorMgr Innovation & Technology | $179,009 | +$35,512 (+24.7%) |
| 80 | J CheaterPlatoon Chief-Fire | $178,876 | −$1,272 (−0.7%) |
| 81 | Eytan KaganEmergency Paramedic 2 | $178,649 | +$53,697 (+43.0%) |
| 82 | Lucy SzkwarekMgr Finance & Admn | $178,174 | +$6,780 (+4.0%) |
| 83 | David DomkeMgr Parks & Open Space | $178,108 | +$9,588 (+5.7%) |
| 84 | John GroutDistrict Chief | $177,982 | +$8,996 (+5.3%) |
| 85 | John SpeidelCorporate Controller | $177,787 | +$9,322 (+5.5%) |
| 86 | Lee TimchukCaptain | $177,260 | +$11,990 (+7.3%) |
| 87 | Jason RubyMgr Finance & Admn | $177,162 | +$9,235 (+5.5%) |
| 88 | John BaunemannCaptain | $176,600 | +$26,526 (+17.7%) |
| 89 | Derek WhiteFirefighter Senior PCP | $176,166 | +$19,929 (+12.8%) |
| 90 | Michael CantorMgr Streets Maintenance | $176,049 | +$13,699 (+8.4%) |
| 91 | Alan BreckmanDistrict Chief | $175,976 | +$22,086 (+14.4%) |
| 92 | Alana WarnickFirefighter Senior II | $175,470 | −$1,406 (−0.8%) |
| 93 | Thomas SparrowChief Construction Officer | $175,454 | new |
| 94 | Dustin VogtMSP Community Paramedic ACP | $175,137 | −$5,407 (−3.0%) |
| 95 | Dennis NW KonowichGeneral Mgr-SOA Fleet Services | $175,106 | −$13,343 (−7.1%) |
| 96 | Jose AndradeSolicitor IV | $175,003 | +$9,178 (+5.5%) |
| 97 | Karin RossMgr Service and Infrastructure | $174,831 | +$7,257 (+4.3%) |
| 98 | Ronald LutzerDistrict Chief | $174,693 | +$5,477 (+3.2%) |
| 99 | Luc CaronDistrict Chief | $174,324 | −$5,178 (−2.9%) |
| 100 | Elizabeth PabloMgr Fin Pln & Review Corporate | $174,125 | +$9,151 (+5.5%) |
People on the list by year
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,029 |
| 2021 | 2,882 |
| 2022 | 3,243 |
| 2023 | 2,723 |
| 2024 | 2,989 |
| 2025 | 3,049 |
Median salary by year
What each job pays at City of Winnipeg, 2025
The most common jobs, with their median salary against the same title across the list.
| Job | People | Median | Manitoba median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter PCP | 177 | $117,438 | $117,438 | +0.0% |
| Firefighter | 141 | $114,291 | $114,291 | +0.0% |
| Firefighter Senior II | 120 | $131,745 | $131,745 | +0.0% |
| Captain | 116 | $155,245 | $155,245 | +0.0% |
| Firefighter Senior | 104 | $122,957 | $122,957 | +0.0% |
| Emergency Paramedic 2 | 94 | $106,319 | $106,319 | +0.0% |
| Operator Bus | 74 | $92,228 | $92,228 | +0.0% |
| Firefighter Senior PCP | 58 | $131,676 | $131,676 | +0.0% |
| Emergency Comms Dispatcher | 57 | $104,126 | $104,126 | +0.0% |
| Lieutenant | 52 | $147,592 | $147,592 | +0.0% |
| Emergency Paramedic 2+ACP | 51 | $126,322 | $126,322 | +0.0% |
| Sr Communications Oper | 44 | $112,201 | $112,201 | +0.0% |
| Technologist | 37 | $88,865 | $88,865 | +0.0% |
| Firefighter Senior 2 PCP | 34 | $143,472 | $143,472 | +0.0% |
| Mechanic, Truck/Transport | 34 | $94,006 | $94,006 | +0.0% |
| Project Manager | 29 | $110,727 | $110,473 | +0.2% |
| District Chief | 25 | $174,324 | $174,324 | +0.0% |
| Foreperson | 24 | $95,923 | $95,923 | +0.0% |
| Emergency Paramedic 2+ICP | 23 | $114,894 | $114,894 | +0.0% |
| Software Developer | 23 | $89,884 | $95,408 | −5.8% |
| Advanced Care Paramedic Practi | 21 | $131,019 | $131,019 | +0.0% |
| District Chief Paramedic Ops | 20 | $155,858 | $155,858 | +0.0% |
| Senior Software Developer | 20 | $96,841 | $96,977 | −0.1% |
| Coord Project | 19 | $100,482 | $100,482 | +0.0% |
| Human Resource Consultant | 19 | $105,734 | $105,410 | +0.3% |
| Info Systems Specialist | 18 | $133,500 | $133,500 | +0.0% |
| Servicer Traffic Signs | 18 | $104,542 | $104,542 | +0.0% |
| Electrician General | 16 | $93,116 | $93,116 | +0.0% |
| Engineer Sr Project | 16 | $114,792 | $114,792 | +0.0% |
| MSP Community Paramedic ACP | 16 | $135,540 | $135,540 | +0.0% |
| RPU Operator | 15 | $89,351 | $89,351 | +0.0% |
| Inspector Transit | 14 | $91,557 | $91,557 | +0.0% |
| Systems Administrator | 14 | $95,062 | $96,553 | −1.5% |
| Coord Data & Applications | 13 | $111,127 | $111,127 | +0.0% |
| Repairer Body | 13 | $90,609 | $90,609 | +0.0% |
| Techn Identification | 13 | $103,971 | $103,971 | +0.0% |
| Vehicle Systems Supervisor TR | 13 | $105,339 | $105,339 | +0.0% |
| Assessor | 12 | $103,154 | $103,154 | +0.0% |
| Court Unit Coordinator | 12 | $92,396 | $92,396 | +0.0% |
| Technologist - Electronic | 12 | $91,706 | $97,719 | −6.2% |
Medians where 3 or more people share the title. Manitoba median: everyone with the title on the 2025 list, at any employer.
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Questions and answers
How many people at City of Winnipeg were paid $85,000 or more in 2025?
3,049, +2.0% on 2024 (2,989 people).
What is the median salary at City of Winnipeg?
$110,139 among the people on the 2025 list, against $110,139 for municipalities as a whole.
Who is the highest-paid employee at City of Winnipeg?
In 2025, Cindy Fernandes, Director Community Servic at City of Winnipeg, with a salary of $297,558.
What is the most common job at City of Winnipeg on the list?
Firefighter PCP, with 177 people in 2025.
How much does a Firefighter PCP at City of Winnipeg make?
The median salary of the 177 people with this title at City of Winnipeg was $117,438 in 2025.
How much does a Firefighter at City of Winnipeg make?
The median salary of the 141 people with this title at City of Winnipeg was $114,291 in 2025.
How much does a Firefighter Senior II at City of Winnipeg make?
The median salary of the 120 people with this title at City of Winnipeg was $131,745 in 2025.
How long has City of Winnipeg been on the list?
Since 2020: every year from 2020 to 2025.
Where can I see everyone at City of Winnipeg on the list?
The full 2025 list has every name, job, salary; earlier years are linked from the chart above.
What is “total compensation”?
The one pay figure Manitoba publishes for each person for the year, shown as published. Manitoba does not publish taxable benefits separately, so none are shown. How the lists work
Why is someone not on the list?
Only people paid $85,000 or more in the year are listed, and only by the public employers the Public Sector Compensation Disclosure Act covers. Someone paid less that year, or working elsewhere, does not appear.
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