Provincial government
Transportation & Infrastruc salaries
254 people paid $100,000 or more in 2025. On the compensation disclosure list every year from 2021 to 2025.
People on the 2025 list
254
+38.0% vs 2024
Median salary
$115,100
+2.6% vs 2024
Highest salary
$235,000
Total disclosed
$31.0M
Highest paid in 2025
Top 100 of 254
| # | Name | Total compensation | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walter LushFerry Captain III | $235,000 | +$58,200 (+32.9%) |
| 2 | Charles JanesFerry Captain II | $230,700 | +$60,400 (+35.5%) |
| 3 | Sheldon CullMate (First Class) | $216,400 | +$50,300 (+30.3%) |
| 4 | Morgan PilgrimFerry Captain III | $204,300 | −$900 (−0.4%) |
| 5 | Ronald BakerMarine Engineer (2nd Class) | $202,800 | |
| 6 | Christopher WoodwardPilot III | $199,400 | +$56,100 (+39.1%) |
| 7 | Sean DuttonDeputy Minister | $198,300 | +$11,000 (+5.9%) |
| 8 | Dan MichielsenAssistant Deputy Minister | $195,700 | +$10,900 (+5.9%) |
| 9 | Barry MillerFerry Captain III | $186,400 | +$6,800 (+3.8%) |
| 10 | Jeffrey DaweWater Bomber Check Pilot | $181,800 | +$43,500 (+31.5%) |
| 11 | Christopher DykeFerry Captain II | $178,700 | +$28,500 (+19.0%) |
| 12 | Brian EvansAssociate Deputy Minister | $178,200 | +$24,900 (+16.2%) |
| 13 | Todd HowsePilot III | $175,200 | +$3,300 (+1.9%) |
| 14 | Tracy EnglishAssistant Deputy Minister | $173,700 | +$9,600 (+5.9%) |
| 15 | Stephen HeathFerry Captain II | $172,100 | −$4,000 (−2.3%) |
| 16 | Dennis ColbourneFerry Captain II | $168,100 | +$7,300 (+4.5%) |
| 17 | Keith WhelanFerry Captain III | $166,400 | −$1,900 (−1.1%) |
| 18 | Guy BowlesFerry Captain II | $164,200 | +$38,800 (+30.9%) |
| 19 | Kevin PayneFerry Captain II | $162,500 | +$14,600 (+9.9%) |
| 20 | Paul SharpeAircraft Maintenance Eng IIM | $160,800 | +$15,100 (+10.4%) |
| 21 | Dion TeeDirector of Roads | $160,700 | +$11,400 (+7.6%) |
| 22 | Darlene Spracklin-ReidAssistant Deputy Minister | $154,600 | new |
| 23 | Ronald DunnPilot II | $153,900 | +$4,000 (+2.7%) |
| 24 | Danny PayneFerry Captain II | $153,000 | −$7,300 (−4.6%) |
| 25 | Kenneth AbbottMarine Engineer (2nd Class) | $152,200 | +$3,600 (+2.4%) |
| 26 | Tony ParsonsFerry Captain II | $151,400 | +$6,400 (+4.4%) |
| 27 | Quentin ChubbsAircraft Maintenance Eng IB | $150,100 | +$15,800 (+11.8%) |
| 28 | Durwin JacqueAircraft Maintenance Eng IIM | $149,200 | +$16,100 (+12.1%) |
| 29 | Keith PowerAircraft Maintenance Eng IB | $148,700 | +$10,400 (+7.5%) |
| 30 | Robyn BurseyAssistant Deputy Minister | $148,300 | +$18,200 (+14.0%) |
| 31 | Craig WhitePlumber | $145,800 | +$16,100 (+12.4%) |
| 32 | Jason SammsMaintenance & Eng Proj Super | $143,200 | +$26,100 (+22.3%) |
| 33 | Richard WoodMarine Engineer (2nd Class) | $142,100 | +$13,500 (+10.5%) |
| 34 | Harold HedgesDirector of Air Services | $141,800 | +$28,300 (+24.9%) |
| 35 | James PittmanPilot II | $141,600 | −$2,300 (−1.6%) |
| 36 | J Chad O'ConnellSenior Engineer | $141,100 | +$17,300 (+14.0%) |
| 37 | Leeland MarshallMate (First Class) | $141,000 | +$28,200 (+25.0%) |
| 38 | Scott FarrellWater Bomber Co-Pilot | $140,200 | +$32,000 (+29.6%) |
| 39 | Stephen PowerAssistant Deputy Minister | $138,200 | +$17,400 (+14.4%) |
| 40 | Tracy SquiresPilot II | $135,800 | −$4,000 (−2.9%) |
| 41 | Perry BennettPilot II | $135,400 | −$10,000 (−6.9%) |
| 42 | Donald WisemanMarine Engineer (2nd Class) | $135,100 | +$20,600 (+18.0%) |
| 43 | David BondMarine Engineer (4th Class) | $134,200 | +$5,300 (+4.1%) |
| 44 | Boyd BurseyWater Bomber Captain | $133,900 | +$8,100 (+6.4%) |
| 45 | Victor AugotHeavy Equipment Technician | $133,900 | +$23,600 (+21.4%) |
| 46 | Christoph PearceyTrades Worker III | $133,300 | new |
| 47 | Donald BroadersMarine Engineer (2nd Class) | $133,100 | +$13,900 (+11.7%) |
| 48 | Owen YoungWater Bomber Captain | $133,100 | new |
| 49 | Geoff HealyFerry Captain II | $132,900 | +$7,300 (+5.8%) |
| 50 | Dereck RossMarine Engineer (2nd Class) | $132,600 | +$18,400 (+16.1%) |
| 51 | Austin PenneyFerry Captain I | $132,000 | +$4,600 (+3.6%) |
| 52 | Jamie ColesMate (First Class) | $131,900 | +$31,500 (+31.4%) |
| 53 | Kimberley KieleyDir Mun Infrastru & Waste Mgmt | $131,900 | +$7,300 (+5.9%) |
| 54 | Darryl BruceContractual | $131,800 | +$9,900 (+8.1%) |
| 55 | Steven ForwardDirector of Infra Plan & Prcur | $131,700 | +$7,300 (+5.9%) |
| 56 | Lisa ReidDirector of Build Des & Const | $131,700 | +$7,000 (+5.6%) |
| 57 | Derrick ButtContractual | $129,900 | +$18,400 (+16.5%) |
| 58 | Fergus PentonMate (First Class) | $129,700 | +$900 (+0.7%) |
| 59 | Raymond CollinsMate (Second Class) | $129,700 | −$2,500 (−1.9%) |
| 60 | Gerald DaltonMarine Engineer (2nd Class) | $129,300 | +$27,900 (+27.5%) |
| 61 | Shawn MarshallDirector of Equipment Mainten | $128,500 | +$7,100 (+5.8%) |
| 62 | Philip WoodfordFerry Captain III | $128,400 | |
| 63 | Terry HeadWater Bomber Captain | $128,400 | −$1,600 (−1.2%) |
| 64 | Ryan KellyWater Bomber Captain | $128,300 | −$1,500 (−1.2%) |
| 65 | Amara DrysdalePilot II | $128,200 | +$13,100 (+11.4%) |
| 66 | Sherman StrugnellSenior Engineer | $126,500 | +$7,000 (+5.9%) |
| 67 | Bertram FrenchMarine Engineer (2nd Class) | $126,400 | new |
| 68 | Christopher RussellChief Maintenance Engineer | $126,200 | +$17,200 (+15.8%) |
| 69 | Michael FlemingSenior Engineer | $126,100 | −$1,900 (−1.5%) |
| 70 | Darrin CroftDirector of Continuous Improve | $125,600 | +$7,000 (+5.9%) |
| 71 | Wade TuttleContractual | $125,400 | +$20,400 (+19.4%) |
| 72 | David ParsonsMarine Engineer (4th Class) | $125,100 | new |
| 73 | Neil MurphyAircraft Maintenance Eng II | $125,100 | +$2,400 (+2.0%) |
| 74 | Herman PelleyFerry Captain I | $124,900 | +$10,400 (+9.1%) |
| 75 | Jason HoysradtMaintenance & Eng Proj Super | $124,700 | new |
| 76 | Daniel LeonardMarine Engineer (2nd Class) | $124,400 | +$2,900 (+2.4%) |
| 77 | Karl BennettMarine Engineer (4th Class) | $124,400 | +$11,800 (+10.5%) |
| 78 | Dale BurtMaintenance & Eng Proj Super | $124,200 | new |
| 79 | Maria DavisMate (First Class) | $123,400 | +$14,400 (+13.2%) |
| 80 | Terence RickettsMate (First Class) | $123,400 | −$8,300 (−6.3%) |
| 81 | Niklas HammerEquipment Repair Supervisor | $123,400 | +$14,000 (+12.8%) |
| 82 | Michael CarrollContractual | $123,100 | +$11,500 (+10.3%) |
| 83 | Jason KarasWater Bomber Captain | $122,900 | new |
| 84 | Kenneth CurtisDir Gen Insur & Fin Analysis | $122,800 | +$6,800 (+5.9%) |
| 85 | Jamie JenkinsMarine Engineer (3rd Class) | $122,100 | +$7,700 (+6.7%) |
| 86 | Anthony DavisPilot I | $122,100 | +$7,200 (+6.3%) |
| 87 | Melony O'NeillDigital Media Manager | $122,000 | +$10,500 (+9.4%) |
| 88 | Daniel TaylorHeavy Equipment Technician | $121,600 | new |
| 89 | Kaylah MercerDir Policy & Support | $121,500 | +$11,800 (+10.8%) |
| 90 | Timothy CrockerHeavy Equipment Technician | $121,100 | new |
| 91 | James SinnottDirector Facilities - Custodial | $121,100 | +$2,600 (+2.2%) |
| 92 | Craig AdamsHeavy Equipment Technician | $121,000 | new |
| 93 | Leanne HubertSenior Manager Transportation | $121,000 | +$11,800 (+10.8%) |
| 94 | Earle McGrathMaintenance Supervisor (TW) | $120,700 | −$2,200 (−1.8%) |
| 95 | Karl ConnollyMarine Engineer (2nd Class) | $120,600 | −$20,200 (−14.3%) |
| 96 | John MeadusHeavy Equipment Technician | $120,600 | new |
| 97 | Marshall FordMate (First Class) | $120,500 | −$4,500 (−3.6%) |
| 98 | Sandy KingHeavy Equipment Technician | $120,500 | new |
| 99 | William ClarkeMarine Engineer (2nd Class) | $120,400 | new |
| 100 | Mark FarrellAircraft Maintenance Eng IB | $120,200 | +$3,200 (+2.7%) |
People on the list by year
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 113 |
| 2022 | 134 |
| 2023 | 169 |
| 2024 | 184 |
| 2025 | 254 |
Median salary by year
What each job pays at Transportation & Infrastruc, 2025
The most common jobs, with their median salary against the same title across the list.
| Job | People | Median | Newfoundland and Labrador median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Engineer | 24 | $100,700 | $100,600 | +0.1% |
| Mate (First Class) | 18 | $113,900 | $113,900 | +0.0% |
| Maintenance & Eng Proj Super | 15 | $107,900 | $107,900 | +0.0% |
| District Engineer | 12 | $111,850 | $111,850 | +0.0% |
| Marine Engineer (2nd Class) | 12 | $130,950 | $130,950 | +0.0% |
| Contractual | 11 | $113,700 | $115,800 | −1.8% |
| Marine Engineer (4th Class) | 11 | $115,100 | $115,100 | +0.0% |
| Heavy Equipment Technician | 10 | $120,550 | $120,550 | +0.0% |
| Ferry Captain II | 9 | $164,200 | $164,200 | +0.0% |
| Aircraft Maintenance Eng IB | 8 | $112,300 | $112,300 | +0.0% |
| Water Bomber Captain | 6 | $128,350 | $128,350 | +0.0% |
| Assistant Deputy Minister | 5 | $154,600 | $153,800 | +0.5% |
| Ferry Captain III | 5 | $186,400 | $186,400 | +0.0% |
| Mate (Second Class) | 5 | $115,500 | $115,500 | +0.0% |
| Operations Supervisor | 5 | $106,300 | $106,300 | +0.0% |
| Pilot II | 5 | $135,800 | $135,800 | +0.0% |
| Purser-Deckhand | 5 | $108,900 | $108,900 | +0.0% |
| Design Approval Technician II | 4 | $108,450 | — | |
| Superintendent of Highway Ops | 4 | $110,950 | — | |
| Manager of Facilities | 3 | $113,800 | — | |
| Superintendent of Equip (T&W) | 3 | $109,900 | — | |
| Water Bomber Co-Pilot | 3 | $105,500 | — | |
| Aircraft Maintenance Eng IIM | 2 | — | — | |
| Area Manager (WST) | 2 | — | — | |
| Design Approval Technician IIC | 2 | — | — | |
| Dir Policy & Support | 2 | — | — | |
| Engineer III | 2 | — | — | |
| Equipment Repair Supervisor | 2 | — | — | |
| Ferry Captain I | 2 | — | — | |
| Marine Engineer (3rd Class) | 2 | — | — | |
| Materials Inspector III | 2 | — | — | |
| Oiler (Marine) | 2 | — | — | |
| Pilot I | 2 | — | — | |
| Pilot III | 2 | — | — | |
| Senior Manager Transportation | 2 | — | — | |
| Aircraft Maintenance Eng II | 1 | — | — | |
| Associate Deputy Minister | 1 | — | — | |
| Asst. Chief Aircraft Inspector | 1 | — | — | |
| Bldg Security Control Superv | 1 | — | — | |
| Bldg Security Control Tech | 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 Transportation & Infrastruc were paid $100,000 or more in 2025?
254, +38.0% on 2024 (184 people).
What is the median salary at Transportation & Infrastruc?
$115,100 among the people on the 2025 list, against $106,200 for provincial government as a whole.
Who is the highest-paid employee at Transportation & Infrastruc?
In 2025, Walter Lush, Ferry Captain III at Transportation & Infrastruc, with a salary of $235,000.
What is the most common job at Transportation & Infrastruc on the list?
Senior Engineer, with 24 people in 2025.
How much does a Senior Engineer at Transportation & Infrastruc make?
The median salary of the 24 people with this title at Transportation & Infrastruc was $100,700 in 2025, 0.1% above the $100,600 median for the title across Newfoundland and Labrador.
How much does a Mate (First Class) at Transportation & Infrastruc make?
The median salary of the 18 people with this title at Transportation & Infrastruc was $113,900 in 2025.
How much does a Maintenance & Eng Proj Super at Transportation & Infrastruc make?
The median salary of the 15 people with this title at Transportation & Infrastruc was $107,900 in 2025.
How long has Transportation & Infrastruc been on the list?
Since 2021: every year from 2021 to 2025.
Where can I see everyone at Transportation & Infrastruc 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?
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