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Public sector salaries in Welland
541 people at 2 public employers based in Welland were paid $100,000 or more in 2025.
People on the 2025 list
541
+0.0% vs 2024
Median salary
$132,080
+4.3% vs 2024
Total salaries
$72.8M
Employers
2
Everyone in Welland, 2025
The 25 highest paid, then everyone at the employers based in Welland, 200 at a time.
Top 25 of 541
| # | Name | Employer | Salary | Benefits | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sean KennedyPresident | Niagara College Of Applied Arts and Technology | $343,443 | $5,966 | +$0 (+0.0%) |
| 2 | Fiona AllanVice-President, Academic | Niagara College Of Applied Arts and Technology | $281,181 | $9,116 | +$42,148 (+17.6%) |
| 3 | Gordon ArbeauVice President, Advancement | Niagara College Of Applied Arts and Technology | $239,033 | $5,075 | −$0 (−0.0%) |
| 4 | Sean CooteVice-President International | Niagara College Of Applied Arts and Technology | $239,033 | $3,147 | −$2,484 (−1.0%) |
| 5 | Marc NantelVice President Research, Innovation and Strategic Enterprises | Niagara College Of Applied Arts and Technology | $239,033 | $8,782 | −$0 (−0.0%) |
| 6 | Pamela SkinnerSenior Vice President, College Operations | Niagara College Of Applied Arts and Technology | $239,033 | $12,941 | −$3,012 (−1.2%) |
| 7 | Christopher McgrathVice-President Students | Niagara College Of Applied Arts and Technology | $238,895 | $4,265 | +$63,112 (+35.9%) |
| 8 | Stephanie NagelGeneral Manager, Corporate and Enterprise Services | City Of Welland | $238,561 | $8,024 | +$47,652 (+25.0%) |
| 9 | Sherri-Marie MillarDirector of Infrastructure Services | City Of Welland | $225,002 | $7,923 | +$35,414 (+18.7%) |
| 10 | Jessica RuddellChief Administrative Officer | City Of Welland | $223,547 | $7,299 | +$50,977 (+29.5%) |
| 11 | David AthertonDean, Academic and Liberal Studies Division | Niagara College Of Applied Arts and Technology | $218,710 | $542 | +$28,532 (+15.0%) |
| 12 | Rob AxiakChief Administrative Officer | City Of Welland | $215,452 | $6,800 | −$22,201 (−9.3%) |
| 13 | Matthew RichardsonFire Chief | City Of Welland | $207,640 | $1,089 | +$39,479 (+23.5%) |
| 14 | Charles KopunAssociate Dean, School of Media Studies | Niagara College Of Applied Arts and Technology | $204,594 | $446 | +$40,257 (+24.5%) |
| 15 | John LevayChief Information Officer and Senior Director, Information Technology Services | Niagara College Of Applied Arts and Technology | $204,277 | $542 | +$14,099 (+7.4%) |
| 16 | Vince MalvasoSenior Director, Finance | Niagara College Of Applied Arts and Technology | $203,837 | $577 | +$4,292 (+2.2%) |
| 17 | Grant MundayDirector of Planning and Development | City Of Welland | $203,268 | $7,882 | +$23,297 (+12.9%) |
| 18 | Gary TorravilleSenior Director, Global Business Development | Niagara College Of Applied Arts and Technology | $195,451 | $558 | +$7,217 (+3.8%) |
| 19 | Dorita PentescoVice-President, Enrolment | Niagara College Of Applied Arts and Technology | $195,026 | $1,024 | −$10,692 (−5.2%) |
| 20 | Carol PhillipsDean, Community Services, Justice and Fitness Studies | Niagara College Of Applied Arts and Technology | $194,656 | $542 | +$5,352 (+2.8%) |
| 21 | Evan DivalentinoDean, Business and Environment | Niagara College Of Applied Arts and Technology | $193,737 | $555 | −$9,881 (−4.9%) |
| 22 | Adam DusomeRegistrar, Senior Director Enrolment Services | Niagara College Of Applied Arts and Technology | $188,735 | $542 | −$1,443 (−0.8%) |
| 23 | Craig YoudaleDean, Culinary, Tourism and Beverage Studies | Niagara College Of Applied Arts and Technology | $188,735 | $542 | −$1,443 (−0.8%) |
| 24 | James ButkoAssociate Dean, School of Liberal Studies | Niagara College Of Applied Arts and Technology | $187,608 | $178 | +$16,960 (+9.9%) |
| 25 | Sinead RidleyDean, Health Sciences | Niagara College Of Applied Arts and Technology | $184,217 | $527 | +$10,787 (+6.2%) |
Employers based in Welland
Most common jobs
People with each title, 2025.
By sector
| Sector | People | Employers |
|---|---|---|
| Colleges | 427 | 1 |
| Municipalities & Services | 114 | 1 |
People on the list by year
541 +0.0%
Show as a table
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | |
| 1998 | |
| 1999 | |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 24 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 27 |
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2010 | 24 |
| 2011 | 25 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2013 | 28 |
| 2014 | 40 |
| 2015 | 68 |
| 2016 | 39 |
| 2017 | 44 |
| 2018 | 55 |
| 2019 | 352 |
| 2020 | 371 |
| 2021 | 398 |
| 2022 | 435 |
| 2023 | 507 |
| 2024 | 541 |
| 2025 | 541 |
Median salary by year
Welland medianOntario median
$145K$132K +4.3%
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| Year | Welland | Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | $144,965 | $113,423 |
| 1997 | $113,833 | |
| 1998 | $112,006 | |
| 1999 | $112,914 | |
| 2000 | $100,693 | $113,847 |
| 2001 | $108,493 | $115,801 |
| 2002 | $108,518 | $116,976 |
| 2003 | $115,634 | $115,350 |
| 2004 | $115,191 | $115,563 |
| 2005 | $118,620 | $115,652 |
| 2006 | $113,457 | $116,135 |
| 2007 | $113,536 | $115,813 |
| 2008 | $119,252 | $115,001 |
| 2009 | $105,281 | $115,274 |
| 2010 | $108,680 | $115,250 |
| 2011 | $111,236 | $115,352 |
| 2012 | $111,364 | $115,302 |
| 2013 | $107,503 | $115,414 |
| 2014 | $108,037 | $115,782 |
| 2015 | $114,751 | $115,332 |
| 2016 | $112,332 | $115,440 |
| 2017 | $113,437 | $115,881 |
| 2018 | $111,309 | $115,487 |
| 2019 | $111,807 | $115,284 |
| 2020 | $113,655 | $113,876 |
| 2021 | $115,378 | $111,295 |
| 2022 | $117,072 | $112,439 |
| 2023 | $125,423 | $115,292 |
| 2024 | $126,689 | $125,365 |
| 2025 | $132,080 | $122,262 |
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Questions and answers
How many public employees in Welland are paid $100,000 or more?
541 people at 2 employers based in Welland were on the 2025 list, +0.0% on 2024.
What is the median public sector salary in Welland?
$132,080 among the people on the 2025 list at employers based in Welland, against $122,262 for all of Ontario.
Who is the highest-paid public employee in Welland?
In 2025, Sean Kennedy, President at Niagara College Of Applied Arts and Technology, with a salary of $343,443.
Which employer in Welland has the most people on the list?
Niagara College Of Applied Arts and Technology, with 427 people in 2025.
Which employers count as being in Welland?
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 Welland 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.