Provincial government
Education salaries
3,074 people paid $100,000 or more in 2025. On the compensation disclosure list every year from 2021 to 2025.
People on the 2025 list
3,074
−3.2% vs 2024
Median salary
$105,300
−2.7% vs 2024
Highest salary
$195,100
Total disclosed
$334M
Highest paid in 2025
Top 100 of 3,074
| # | Name | Total compensation | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Terrance HallAssistant Deputy Minister | $195,100 | +$19,900 (+11.4%) |
| 2 | Judith HearnDeputy Minister | $191,800 | +$11,600 (+6.4%) |
| 3 | Gregory O'LearySeconded Manager | $188,400 | +$1,600 (+0.9%) |
| 4 | Kevin GilesPrincipal | $161,900 | +$39,200 (+31.9%) |
| 5 | Sheldon MarshDirector OF Schools | $160,100 | +$26,000 (+19.4%) |
| 6 | Scott LinehanAssistant Deputy Minister | $158,100 | +$21,500 (+15.7%) |
| 7 | Bernadette Cole GendronSolicitor | $157,500 | +$3,500 (+2.3%) |
| 8 | Michael TobinDirector OF Schools | $152,000 | +$2,400 (+1.6%) |
| 9 | Jamie O'DeaDeputy Minister | $151,200 | −$2,500 (−1.6%) |
| 10 | Denise CoadyAD Programs | $148,100 | +$3,000 (+2.1%) |
| 11 | Nicolette O'Brien-MacdonaldDirector OF Schools | $147,700 | +$3,800 (+2.6%) |
| 12 | Robyn HayesAssistant Deputy Minister | $147,200 | +$8,300 (+6.0%) |
| 13 | Elana FennellProgram Specialist | $145,000 | +$19,900 (+15.9%) |
| 14 | Carla RobertsPrincipal | $143,500 | −$2,400 (−1.6%) |
| 15 | Vanessa ChafePrincipal | $142,800 | |
| 16 | Jamie CoadyDirector OF Schools | $142,400 | −$9,800 (−6.4%) |
| 17 | Heather CranifordAssistant Deputy Minister | $141,800 | +$3,200 (+2.3%) |
| 18 | Lisa Baker WorthmanAssistant Deputy Minister | $141,700 | +$13,700 (+10.7%) |
| 19 | Gordon MollerManager of Technology | $141,200 | +$29,600 (+26.5%) |
| 20 | Lorina SpurrellDirector OF Schools | $139,500 | −$8,300 (−5.6%) |
| 21 | Kirk SmithDirector OF Schools | $139,100 | −$2,200 (−1.6%) |
| 22 | Steven LoderPrincipal | $137,800 | +$1,400 (+1.0%) |
| 23 | Nicole McLeanPrincipal | $137,800 | +$7,400 (+5.7%) |
| 24 | Delores Clarke-GengeDirector OF Schools | $136,300 | −$3,600 (−2.6%) |
| 25 | Susan PerryDirector OF Schools | $136,300 | −$3,200 (−2.3%) |
| 26 | Lindsay Dyson-BennettPrincipal | $136,200 | +$2,500 (+1.9%) |
| 27 | Clifford SmithAssistant Deputy Minister | $136,100 | +$11,500 (+9.2%) |
| 28 | Monica SheppardProgram Specialist | $135,000 | +$9,200 (+7.3%) |
| 29 | Lindsey LethbridgeTeaching Principal | $134,700 | +$1,900 (+1.4%) |
| 30 | Ashley BarrettPrincipal | $134,600 | +$4,300 (+3.3%) |
| 31 | Pamela CampbellTeaching Principal | $134,000 | +$1,800 (+1.4%) |
| 32 | Roger ButlerPrincipal | $133,900 | +$3,400 (+2.6%) |
| 33 | Donald KingPrincipal | $133,100 | new |
| 34 | Shelley NochasakClassroom Teacher | $132,900 | +$17,200 (+14.9%) |
| 35 | Andre SamsonPrincipal | $132,900 | new |
| 36 | Andrew CluneyPrincipal | $132,700 | −$3,300 (−2.4%) |
| 37 | Duane SmithDirector OF Schools | $132,600 | −$1,100 (−0.8%) |
| 38 | Lora-Dawn AngnatokVice Principal | $132,100 | +$1,200 (+0.9%) |
| 39 | Nicole BlanchardClassroom Teacher | $131,700 | +$16,700 (+14.5%) |
| 40 | April PooleTeaching Principal | $131,600 | +$2,000 (+1.5%) |
| 41 | Candace GouldingTeaching Principal | $131,300 | −$700 (−0.5%) |
| 42 | Ryan KelleyDirector OF Schools | $131,200 | −$2,300 (−1.7%) |
| 43 | Colleen O'BrienTeaching Principal | $130,600 | +$1,400 (+1.1%) |
| 44 | Stephanie SnowPrincipal | $130,500 | −$4,900 (−3.6%) |
| 45 | Sheldon BarryDirector OF Schools | $130,300 | +$500 (+0.4%) |
| 46 | Dion RideoutVice Principal | $130,300 | +$2,000 (+1.6%) |
| 47 | Trevor FinlayPrincipal | $130,200 | −$3,600 (−2.7%) |
| 48 | David BaldwinPrincipal | $129,900 | +$6,300 (+5.1%) |
| 49 | Leanne MorrisseyPrincipal | $129,600 | −$3,600 (−2.7%) |
| 50 | Trevor TaylorPrincipal | $129,600 | −$3,400 (−2.6%) |
| 51 | Tyler BorovijsProgram Specialist | $129,500 | −$1,000 (−0.8%) |
| 52 | Amanda FowlerProgram Specialist | $129,400 | +$14,100 (+12.2%) |
| 53 | Mark JonesPrincipal | $129,400 | −$2,000 (−1.5%) |
| 54 | Stephen PerchardDirector OF Schools | $129,200 | −$2,600 (−2.0%) |
| 55 | Dean MccarthyPrincipal | $129,100 | −$3,600 (−2.7%) |
| 56 | Darrell SneydPrincipal | $129,100 | +$1,300 (+1.0%) |
| 57 | Robert FeaverDirector Student Aid Services | $128,500 | +$7,100 (+5.8%) |
| 58 | Sean WeirVice Principal | $128,500 | +$1,600 (+1.3%) |
| 59 | James ParsonsSeconded Teacher | $128,200 | new |
| 60 | Douglas PippySeconded Manager | $128,100 | −$4,700 (−3.5%) |
| 61 | Todd WoodlandSeconded Manager | $128,000 | −$1,600 (−1.2%) |
| 62 | Gary BarrettPrincipal | $128,000 | −$4,000 (−3.0%) |
| 63 | Krista BrownPrincipal | $128,000 | −$2,200 (−1.7%) |
| 64 | Shane WelcherPrincipal | $128,000 | −$2,800 (−2.1%) |
| 65 | Nicole ArklieDirector OF Schools | $127,900 | new |
| 66 | Yvonne SmithGuidance Counsellor | $127,800 | +$1,500 (+1.2%) |
| 67 | Peter BurtPrincipal | $127,700 | −$2,800 (−2.1%) |
| 68 | Donald EmberleyPrincipal | $127,400 | −$4,000 (−3.0%) |
| 69 | Nancy HealeyPrincipal | $127,400 | −$3,500 (−2.7%) |
| 70 | Alun YoungPrincipal | $127,400 | −$1,700 (−1.3%) |
| 71 | Tanya HarrisPrincipal | $127,200 | +$3,000 (+2.4%) |
| 72 | Deborah FlowersClassroom Teacher | $127,100 | −$3,600 (−2.8%) |
| 73 | Alicia SainsburyAssistant Director Human Resources | $127,000 | +$5,800 (+4.8%) |
| 74 | Fiona HigdonSeconded Manager | $126,900 | +$3,100 (+2.5%) |
| 75 | Christopher ByrneDirector OF Schools | $126,900 | +$100 (+0.1%) |
| 76 | Trudy CareenVice Principal | $126,900 | +$800 (+0.6%) |
| 77 | Bruce MandevillePrincipal | $126,900 | −$2,200 (−1.7%) |
| 78 | Robyn BreenDirector OF Schools | $126,800 | +$2,400 (+1.9%) |
| 79 | Owen MatchimPrincipal | $126,700 | −$1,100 (−0.9%) |
| 80 | Sheryl RyanPrincipal | $126,600 | −$3,200 (−2.5%) |
| 81 | Christopher RowsellTeaching Principal | $126,500 | −$400 (−0.3%) |
| 82 | Michael HayleySeconded Teacher | $126,200 | −$900 (−0.7%) |
| 83 | Jennifer LedrewPrincipal | $126,100 | +$8,200 (+7.0%) |
| 84 | Deon PerryPrincipal | $126,100 | −$3,200 (−2.5%) |
| 85 | Arlene RichPrincipal | $126,100 | −$4,900 (−3.7%) |
| 86 | Matthew SmithPrincipal | $126,100 | −$2,300 (−1.8%) |
| 87 | Kerry SnookPrincipal | $126,100 | −$2,400 (−1.9%) |
| 88 | Jody Beckett-O'LearyPrincipal | $125,700 | −$1,500 (−1.2%) |
| 89 | Mark GouldingVice Principal | $125,700 | −$2,900 (−2.3%) |
| 90 | Kirsty CollinsContractual | $125,600 | +$7,000 (+5.9%) |
| 91 | Tracy StampDepartmental Controller | $125,600 | +$7,000 (+5.9%) |
| 92 | Stephanie SimmsClassroom Teacher | $125,500 | +$15,200 (+13.8%) |
| 93 | Mark WaltersPrincipal | $125,400 | +$4,100 (+3.4%) |
| 94 | Ian Douglas RylandProgram Specialist | $125,100 | +$2,600 (+2.1%) |
| 95 | Rodney HodderPrincipal | $125,000 | −$3,600 (−2.8%) |
| 96 | Paul LewisPrincipal | $125,000 | −$3,400 (−2.6%) |
| 97 | Tammy ManorPrincipal | $125,000 | +$3,400 (+2.8%) |
| 98 | Stephen AlexanderProgram Specialist | $125,000 | −$1,800 (−1.4%) |
| 99 | Dale MillerSeconded Teacher | $124,900 | +$16,700 (+15.4%) |
| 100 | Colleen PottleClassroom Teacher | $124,600 | +$700 (+0.6%) |
People on the list by year
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2023 | 758 |
| 2024 | 3,175 |
| 2025 | 3,074 |
Median salary by year
What each job pays at Education, 2025
The most common jobs, with their median salary against the same title across the list.
| Job | People | Median | Newfoundland and Labrador median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classroom Teacher | 1,947 | $105,300 | $105,300 | +0.0% |
| Department Head | 209 | $109,400 | $109,400 | +0.0% |
| Vice Principal | 193 | $112,300 | $112,300 | +0.0% |
| Guidance Counsellor | 163 | $111,800 | $111,500 | +0.3% |
| Principal | 150 | $119,950 | $119,950 | +0.0% |
| Teaching Principal | 77 | $115,000 | $115,000 | +0.0% |
| Program Specialist | 63 | $122,000 | $122,000 | +0.0% |
| Seconded Teacher | 38 | $122,000 | $122,000 | +0.0% |
| English Second Language | 35 | $105,300 | $105,300 | +0.0% |
| Educational Psychologist | 24 | $114,250 | $114,250 | +0.0% |
| Speech Pathologist | 22 | $105,300 | $105,300 | +0.0% |
| Director OF Schools | 19 | $131,200 | $130,750 | +0.3% |
| Substitute Teacher | 19 | $105,300 | $105,300 | +0.0% |
| Itinerant - Hear Impaired | 17 | $105,300 | $105,300 | +0.0% |
| Itinerant Student Support | 10 | $105,300 | $105,300 | +0.0% |
| Program Development Hrly | 10 | $105,300 | $105,300 | +0.0% |
| Distance Education | 7 | $105,300 | $105,300 | +0.0% |
| Itinerant-Safe&Caring Schools | 7 | $105,300 | $105,300 | +0.0% |
| Assistant Deputy Minister | 6 | $144,500 | $153,800 | −6.0% |
| Exam Group | 6 | $109,900 | $109,900 | +0.0% |
| Contractual | 5 | $110,600 | $115,800 | −4.5% |
| Itinerant - Visually Impaired | 5 | $105,300 | $105,300 | +0.0% |
| Reading Specialist | 4 | $106,250 | — | |
| Seconded Manager | 4 | $128,050 | — | |
| Social Worker I | 4 | $102,900 | $104,400 | −1.4% |
| Director Human Resources | 3 | $121,100 | — | |
| Audiologist | 2 | — | — | |
| Child Care Services Consultant | 2 | — | — | |
| Deputy Minister | 2 | — | $181,300 | |
| AD Programs | 1 | — | — | |
| Assistant Director Human Resources | 1 | — | — | |
| Departmental Controller | 1 | — | $122,800 | |
| Digital Media Manager | 1 | — | $118,000 | |
| Dir Early Learning & Child Dev | 1 | — | — | |
| Dir of Institutional Services | 1 | — | — | |
| Dir Policy Planning & Inf Mgmt | 1 | — | — | |
| Dir Programs & Services | 1 | — | — | |
| Director of Communications | 1 | — | — | |
| Director of Employee Wellness & Safety | 1 | — | — | |
| Director of Financial Services/Comptroller and School Financial Support | 1 | — | — |
Medians where 3 or more people share the title. Newfoundland and Labrador median: everyone with the title on the 2025 list, at any employer.
Salary bands
People by salary, 2025.
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Questions and answers
How many people at Education were paid $100,000 or more in 2025?
3,074, −3.2% on 2024 (3,175 people).
What is the median salary at Education?
$105,300 among the people on the 2025 list, against $106,200 for provincial government as a whole.
Who is the highest-paid employee at Education?
In 2025, Terrance Hall, Assistant Deputy Minister at Education, with a salary of $195,100.
What is the most common job at Education on the list?
Classroom Teacher, with 1,947 people in 2025.
How much does a Classroom Teacher at Education make?
The median salary of the 1,947 people with this title at Education was $105,300 in 2025.
How much does a Department Head at Education make?
The median salary of the 209 people with this title at Education was $109,400 in 2025.
How much does a Vice Principal at Education make?
The median salary of the 193 people with this title at Education was $112,300 in 2025.
How long has Education been on the list?
Since 2021: every year from 2021 to 2025.
Where can I see everyone at Education 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 Newfoundland and Labrador publishes for each person for the year, shown as published. Newfoundland and Labrador does not publish taxable benefits separately, so none are shown. How the lists work
Why is someone not on the list?
Only people paid $100,000 or more in the year are listed, and only by the public employers the Public Sector Compensation Transparency Act covers. Someone paid less that year, or working elsewhere, does not appear.
How do I report a mistake or ask for a record to be removed?
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