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Public sector salaries in Ottawa
25,684 people at 17 public employers based in Ottawa were paid $100,000 or more in 2025.
People on the 2025 list
25,684
+13.5% vs 2024
Median salary
$122,047
−3.1% vs 2024
Total salaries
$3.4B
Employers
17
Everyone in Ottawa, 2025
The 25 highest paid, then everyone at the employers based in Ottawa, 200 at a time.
Top 25 of 25,684
| # | Name | Employer | Salary | Benefits | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cameron LovePresident/Président | The Ottawa Hospital | $744,249 | $21,949 | +$97,125 (+15.0%) |
| 2 | Dominic GirouxPrésident directeur-général/President and Chief Executive Officer | Hôpital Montfort | $510,431 | $1,316 | +$70,361 (+16.0%) |
| 3 | Guy ChartrandPresident and Chief Executive Officer / Président- directeur général | Bruyère Health | $488,512 | $10,309 | −$47,372 (−8.8%) |
| 4 | Bernard JasminProfesseure ou professeur titulaire / Full Professor | University Of Ottawa | $474,155 | $0 | −$51,758 (−9.8%) |
| 5 | Wendy StephansonCity Manager | City Of Ottawa | $455,234 | $7,998 | +$2,608 (+0.6%) |
| 6 | Jacques FrémontProfesseure ou professeur titulaire / Full Professor | University Of Ottawa | $439,457 | $7,200 | +$39,841 (+10.0%) |
| 7 | Rob BeanlandsPresident and Chief Executive Officer/Président-directeur général | University Of Ottawa Heart Institute | $437,325 | $865 | +$86,725 (+24.7%) |
| 8 | Wisdom TetteyPresident and Vice Chancellor | Carleton University | $419,502 | $33,387 | +$70,138 (+20.1%) |
| 9 | Nathalie CadieuxVice President/Vice-présidente | The Ottawa Hospital | $417,298 | $11,853 | +$62,298 (+17.5%) |
| 10 | Stéphane BrutusDoyen, École de gestion Telfer / Dean, Telfer School of Management | University Of Ottawa | $415,889 | $0 | −$7,071 (−1.7%) |
| 11 | Andrew FalconerPresident and Chief Executive Officer | Queensway Carleton Hospital | $406,123 | $1,406 | −$29,074 (−6.7%) |
| 12 | Virginia RothChief of Staff/Médecin-chef | The Ottawa Hospital | $404,619 | $11,810 | +$8,617 (+2.2%) |
| 13 | Peter JaskiewiczProfesseure ou professeur titulaire / Full Professor | University Of Ottawa | $400,616 | $0 | +$19,695 (+5.2%) |
| 14 | Joanne ReadVice President/Vice-présidente | The Ottawa Hospital | $399,702 | $11,544 | +$89,701 (+28.9%) |
| 15 | Eric StubbsChief of Police | City Of Ottawa – Police Services | $392,930 | $22,191 | +$21,607 (+5.8%) |
| 16 | Melissa ForgieDoyenne, Faculté de médecine / Dean, Faculty of Medicine | University Of Ottawa | $392,337 | $0 | new |
| 17 | Claude BrulePresident | Algonquin College Of Applied Arts and Technology | $388,125 | $5,804 | $0 (+0.0%) |
| 18 | Stephanie PetkiewiczLaboratory Physician/Médecin de laboratoire | The Ottawa Hospital | $382,648 | $783 | new |
| 19 | Glen KearnsVice President/Vice-président | The Ottawa Hospital | $379,625 | $11,612 | +$60,624 (+19.0%) |
| 20 | Fawaz HalwaniLaboratory Physician/Médecin de laboratoire | The Ottawa Hospital | $376,956 | $19 | new |
| 21 | John WoulfeLaboratory Physician/Médecin de laboratoire | The Ottawa Hospital | $371,894 | $783 | new |
| 22 | Jay MaxwellLaboratory Physician/Médecin de laboratoire | The Ottawa Hospital | $371,500 | $783 | new |
| 23 | Vincent DeslandesLaboratory Physician/Médecin de laboratoire | The Ottawa Hospital | $371,274 | $783 | new |
| 24 | Gerard JansenLaboratory Physician/Médecin de laboratoire | The Ottawa Hospital | $371,117 | $783 | new |
| 25 | Marie-Eve SylvestreRectrice et vice-chancelière ou recteur et vice-chancelier / President and Vice-Chancellor | University Of Ottawa | $369,060 | $7,200 | +$65,530 (+21.6%) |
Employers based in Ottawa
Municipalities & Services
City Of Ottawa
5,181people, 2025
$117,638median salary
since 19972025
School Boards
Ottawa-Carleton District School Board
3,847people, 2025
$118,125median salary
since 19982025
Hospitals & Boards of Public Health
The Ottawa Hospital
3,195people, 2025
$115,780median salary
since 19982025
Universities
University Of Ottawa
2,861people, 2025
$144,819median salary
since 19962025
School Boards
Ottawa Catholic School Board
2,495people, 2025
$122,634median salary
since 20072025
Municipalities & Services
City Of Ottawa – Police Services
1,779people, 2025
$143,052median salary
since 20042025
School Boards
Conseil Scolaire De District Catholique Du Centre-Est De L'Ontario
1,733people, 2025
$130,310median salary
since 20252025
Universities
Carleton University
1,390people, 2025
$158,571median salary
since 19962025
| Employer | People | Median | Placed by |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Of OttawaMunicipalities & Services | 5,181 | $117,638 | its name |
| Ottawa-Carleton District School BoardSchool Boards | 3,847 | $118,125 | where its schools are (Statistics Canada, ODEF) |
| The Ottawa HospitalHospitals & Boards of Public Health | 3,195 | $115,780 | where its hospital sites are (Statistics Canada, ODHF) |
| University Of OttawaUniversities | 2,861 | $144,819 | main campus |
| Ottawa Catholic School BoardSchool Boards | 2,495 | $122,634 | where its schools are (Statistics Canada, ODEF, as "Ottawa CDSB") |
| City Of Ottawa – Police ServicesMunicipalities & Services | 1,779 | $143,052 | its name |
| Conseil Scolaire De District Catholique Du Centre-Est De L'OntarioSchool Boards | 1,733 | $130,310 | where its schools are (Statistics Canada, ODEF) |
| Carleton UniversityUniversities | 1,390 | $158,571 | main campus |
| Algonquin College Of Applied Arts and TechnologyColleges | 797 | $128,465 | main campus |
| Hôpital MontfortHospitals & Boards of Public Health | 567 | $120,385 | where its hospital sites are (Statistics Canada, ODHF) |
| University Of Ottawa Heart InstituteHospitals & Boards of Public Health | 530 | $118,933 | where its hospital sites are (Statistics Canada, ODHF) |
| Queensway Carleton HospitalHospitals & Boards of Public Health | 525 | $117,966 | where its hospital sites are (Statistics Canada, ODHF) |
| Bruyère HealthHospitals & Boards of Public Health | 459 | $117,377 | where its hospital sites are (Statistics Canada, ODHF) |
| La Cité CollegialeColleges | 218 | $128,581 | main campus |
| Saint Paul UniversityUniversities | 77 | $125,138 | main campus |
| City Of Ottawa – Library ServicesMunicipalities & Services | 29 | $133,718 | its name |
| City Of Ottawa – Police Services BoardMunicipalities & Services | 1 | $142,778 | its name |
Most common jobs
People with each title, 2025.
By sector
| Sector | People | Employers |
|---|---|---|
| School Boards | 8,075 | 3 |
| Municipalities & Services | 6,990 | 4 |
| Hospitals & Boards of Public Health | 5,276 | 5 |
| Universities | 4,328 | 3 |
| Colleges | 1,015 | 2 |
People on the list by year
26K +13.5%
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 122 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1998 | 184 |
| 1999 | 258 |
| 2000 | 264 |
| 2001 | 410 |
| 2002 | 622 |
| 2003 | 848 |
| 2004 | 987 |
| 2005 | 1,228 |
| 2006 | 1,673 |
| 2007 | 2,058 |
| 2008 | 3,140 |
| 2009 | 3,515 |
| 2010 | 3,634 |
| 2011 | 3,520 |
| 2012 | 3,828 |
| 2013 | 3,798 |
| 2014 | 5,934 |
| 2015 | 6,808 |
| 2016 | 5,405 |
| 2017 | 7,597 |
| 2018 | 8,505 |
| 2019 | 10,175 |
| 2020 | 12,209 |
| 2021 | 15,055 |
| 2022 | 16,880 |
| 2023 | 12,438 |
| 2024 | 22,637 |
| 2025 | 25,684 |
Median salary by year
Ottawa medianOntario median
$122K −3.1%
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| Year | Ottawa | Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | $106,404 | $113,423 |
| 1997 | $113,888 | $113,833 |
| 1998 | $108,777 | $112,006 |
| 1999 | $109,497 | $112,914 |
| 2000 | $109,470 | $113,847 |
| 2001 | $108,544 | $115,801 |
| 2002 | $111,000 | $116,976 |
| 2003 | $111,919 | $115,350 |
| 2004 | $111,546 | $115,563 |
| 2005 | $111,957 | $115,652 |
| 2006 | $115,212 | $116,135 |
| 2007 | $114,386 | $115,813 |
| 2008 | $113,285 | $115,001 |
| 2009 | $113,623 | $115,274 |
| 2010 | $114,322 | $115,250 |
| 2011 | $115,573 | $115,352 |
| 2012 | $114,554 | $115,302 |
| 2013 | $113,129 | $115,414 |
| 2014 | $116,120 | $115,782 |
| 2015 | $115,624 | $115,332 |
| 2016 | $113,875 | $115,440 |
| 2017 | $117,569 | $115,881 |
| 2018 | $117,428 | $115,487 |
| 2019 | $116,359 | $115,284 |
| 2020 | $116,666 | $113,876 |
| 2021 | $111,224 | $111,295 |
| 2022 | $113,496 | $112,439 |
| 2023 | $111,814 | $115,292 |
| 2024 | $126,013 | $125,365 |
| 2025 | $122,047 | $122,262 |
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Questions and answers
How many public employees in Ottawa are paid $100,000 or more?
25,684 people at 17 employers based in Ottawa were on the 2025 list, +13.5% on 2024.
What is the median public sector salary in Ottawa?
$122,047 among the people on the 2025 list at employers based in Ottawa, against $122,262 for all of Ontario.
Who is the highest-paid public employee in Ottawa?
In 2025, Cameron Love, President/Président at The Ottawa Hospital, with a salary of $744,249.
Which employer in Ottawa has the most people on the list?
City Of Ottawa, with 5,181 people in 2025.
Which employers count as being in Ottawa?
Those placed in this city by their name, by where their schools or hospital sites are, or by their main campus. Province-wide employers are not placed, so people who live or work in Ottawa for a ministry, Ontario Power Generation or the OPP are not counted here.
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 Salary Disclosure Act, 1996 covers. Someone paid less that year, or working elsewhere, does not appear.