Newfoundland and Labrador Sunshine List by sector
13,477 people on the 2025 list in 7 sectors: who employs the most, who pays the most, and how each has changed.
Every sector
Health
Provincial government
Education
Crown corporations
Agencies, boards and commissions
Legislature and statutory offices
Police
Compare sectors
Tick two to four sectors then choose Compare.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health | 6,022 | +883 (+17.2%) | $115,700 | +$300 (+0.3%) | $786M | 1 |
| Provincial government | 4,520 | +268 (+6.3%) | $106,200 | −$2,100 (−1.9%) | $517M | 17 |
| Education | 1,562 | −38 (−2.4%) | $128,450 | +$2,500 (+2.0%) | $218M | 3 |
| Crown corporations | 1,255 | +68 (+5.7%) | $137,700 | +$2,200 (+1.6%) | $180M | 9 |
| Agencies, boards and commissions | 62 | +17 (+37.8%) | $118,100 | −$500 (−0.4%) | $7.7M | 9 |
| Legislature and statutory offices | 29 | +5 (+20.8%) | $144,100 | +$29,950 (+26.2%) | $4.4M | 1 |
| Police | 27 | +1 (+3.8%) | $164,000 | −$1,200 (−0.7%) | $4.3M | 1 |
Ten years on: 2021 to 2025
| Sector | People 2021 | People 2025 | Change | Median 2021 | Median 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health | 1,755 | 6,022 | +4,267 (+243.1%) | $109,800 | $115,700 | +$5,900 (+5.4%) |
| Provincial government | 650 | 4,520 | +3,870 (+595.4%) | $113,050 | $106,200 | −$6,850 (−6.1%) |
| Education | 1,861 | 1,562 | −299 (−16.1%) | $114,200 | $128,450 | +$14,250 (+12.5%) |
| Crown corporations | 995 | 1,255 | +260 (+26.1%) | $128,100 | $137,700 | +$9,600 (+7.5%) |
| Agencies, boards and commissions | 35 | 62 | +27 (+77.1%) | $113,900 | $118,100 | +$4,200 (+3.7%) |
| Legislature and statutory offices | 14 | 29 | +15 (+107.1%) | $129,850 | $144,100 | +$14,250 (+11.0%) |
| Police | 18 | 27 | +9 (+50.0%) | $138,500 | $164,000 | +$25,500 (+18.4%) |
The leading employers
In each sector, 2025.
| Sector | Most people | Highest median (25+ people) |
|---|---|---|
| Health | Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services6,022 people | Newfoundland and Labrador Health Servicesmedian $115,700 |
| Provincial government | Education3,074 people | Justice and Public Safetymedian $122,200 |
| Education | Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador1,281 people | Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labradormedian $136,600 |
| Crown corporations | Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro and affiliates1,141 people | Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro and affiliatesmedian $139,600 |
| Agencies, boards and commissions | Public Service Commission24 people | — |
| Legislature and statutory offices | House of Assembly and statutory offices29 people | House of Assembly and statutory officesmedian $144,100 |
| Police | Royal Newfoundland Constabulary27 people | Royal Newfoundland Constabularymedian $164,000 |
Questions and answers
Which sector has the most people on the list?
Health: 6,022 people in 2025, 45% of everyone paid $100,000 or more.
Which sector pays the most?
By median salary, Police: $164,000 in 2025, against $114,300 for the whole list.
Which sector grew fastest?
Health: from 5,139 to 6,022 people between 2024 and 2025 (+17.2%), among sectors with 100 or more people.
What are the sectors?
The files name each public body but give no sector, so we group them: provincial government (the core public service, by department), health, education, Crown corporations, agencies, boards and commissions, the legislature and statutory offices, and police.
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.