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Public sector salaries in Windsor
4,007 people at 5 public employers based in Windsor were paid $100,000 or more in 2025.
People on the 2025 list
4,007
+5.0% vs 2024
Median salary
$126,281
+0.1% vs 2024
Total salaries
$542M
Employers
5
Everyone in Windsor, 2025
The 25 highest paid, then everyone at the employers based in Windsor, 200 at a time.
Top 25 of 4,007
| # | Name | Employer | Salary | Benefits | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karen RiddellPresident and Chief Executive Officer/Présidente-directeur général | Windsor Regional Hospital | $433,886 | $12,847 | +$71,362 (+19.7%) |
| 2 | Robert GordonPresident Emeritus | University Of Windsor | $430,277 | $11,957 | −$2,189 (−0.5%) |
| 3 | Biagio MarraPresident And Chief Executive Officer / Président et directeur général | Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare | $382,401 | $11,041 | +$13,428 (+3.6%) |
| 4 | Raymond MensourChief Administrative Officer | City Of Windsor | $333,505 | $11,586 | +$95,295 (+40.0%) |
| 5 | Luc SerreSenior Medical Physicist / Physicien médical principal | Windsor Regional Hospital | $312,098 | $788 | +$97,168 (+45.2%) |
| 6 | Wassim SaadChief of Staff / Chef d'équipe | Windsor Regional Hospital | $309,918 | $1,930 | +$552 (+0.2%) |
| 7 | Mehrdad SaifProfessor | University Of Windsor | $307,133 | $904 | +$7,080 (+2.4%) |
| 8 | Michael SilvaggiPresident | St Clair College Of Applied Arts and Technology | $300,160 | $710 | −$16,667 (−5.3%) |
| 9 | Graham ReaderProfessor | University Of Windsor | $297,270 | $469 | +$100,987 (+51.4%) |
| 10 | Niharendu BiswasProfessor | University Of Windsor | $296,217 | $904 | +$12,812 (+4.5%) |
| 11 | Jelena PayneDeputy Chief Administrative Officer Commissioner Economic Development | City Of Windsor | $285,712 | $7,918 | +$47,513 (+19.9%) |
| 12 | Andrew DaherCommissioner Corporate Services | City Of Windsor | $285,224 | $7,918 | +$46,647 (+19.6%) |
| 13 | Majid AhmadiProfessor | University Of Windsor | $280,464 | $904 | +$12,171 (+4.5%) |
| 14 | Shanthi JohnsonVice-President, Research and Innovation | University Of Windsor | $280,265 | $1,266 | +$101 (+0.0%) |
| 15 | Robert AguirreProfessor | University Of Windsor | $278,628 | $1,095 | −$24,122 (−8.0%) |
| 16 | Waguih ElmaraghyProfessor | University Of Windsor | $275,842 | $904 | +$11,983 (+4.5%) |
| 17 | Janice GuthrieCommissioner Finance and City Treasurer | City Of Windsor | $275,147 | $7,899 | +$42,813 (+18.4%) |
| 18 | Paul OchejeProfessor | University Of Windsor | $275,107 | $439 | +$101,767 (+58.7%) |
| 19 | Mohammed BakiProfessor; Master of Management Instructor | University Of Windsor | $274,195 | $904 | −$11,840 (−4.1%) |
| 20 | Sherry MorrellAssistant Professor; Preceptor; Sessional Instructor; Workshop Facilitator | University Of Windsor | $273,848 | $858 | +$11,375 (+4.3%) |
| 21 | William Van HeystDean, Faculty of Engineering | University Of Windsor | $269,683 | $1,266 | +$11,760 (+4.6%) |
| 22 | Jason BellairePolice Chief | City Of Windsor | $268,287 | $14,277 | −$19,865 (−6.9%) |
| 23 | Joshua GaulPhysicist / Physicien | Windsor Regional Hospital | $268,258 | $783 | +$71,628 (+36.4%) |
| 24 | Mahmood MohebshahedinAssociate Professor; Master of Management Instructor; Sessional Instructor | University Of Windsor | $266,104 | $904 | +$96,482 (+56.9%) |
| 25 | Cheryl CollierProvost and Vice-President Academic | University Of Windsor | $260,820 | $1,263 | +$32,928 (+14.4%) |
Employers based in Windsor
Hospitals & Boards of Public Health
Windsor Regional Hospital
1,285people, 2025
$117,066median salary
since 19972025
Municipalities & Services
City Of Windsor
1,219people, 2025
$132,944median salary
since 19972025
Universities
University Of Windsor
929people, 2025
$147,409median salary
since 19962025
Colleges
St Clair College Of Applied Arts and Technology
314people, 2025
$131,526median salary
since 19962025
Hospitals & Boards of Public Health
Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare
260people, 2025
$116,948median salary
since 20142025
Most common jobs
People with each title, 2025.
By sector
| Sector | People | Employers |
|---|---|---|
| Hospitals & Boards of Public Health | 1,545 | 2 |
| Municipalities & Services | 1,219 | 1 |
| Universities | 929 | 1 |
| Colleges | 314 | 1 |
People on the list by year
4.0K +5.0%
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 58 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 73 |
| 1999 | 106 |
| 2000 | 89 |
| 2001 | 95 |
| 2002 | 149 |
| 2003 | 172 |
| 2004 | 217 |
| 2005 | 348 |
| 2006 | 343 |
| 2007 | 395 |
| 2008 | 493 |
| 2009 | 658 |
| 2010 | 809 |
| 2011 | 669 |
| 2012 | 781 |
| 2013 | 1,025 |
| 2014 | 1,321 |
| 2015 | 1,408 |
| 2016 | 1,486 |
| 2017 | 1,569 |
| 2018 | 1,918 |
| 2019 | 2,070 |
| 2020 | 2,616 |
| 2021 | 2,553 |
| 2022 | 2,814 |
| 2023 | 3,217 |
| 2024 | 3,816 |
| 2025 | 4,007 |
Median salary by year
Windsor medianOntario median
$126K +0.1%
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| Year | Windsor | Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | $106,924 | $113,423 |
| 1997 | $112,000 | $113,833 |
| 1998 | $108,670 | $112,006 |
| 1999 | $114,256 | $112,914 |
| 2000 | $114,574 | $113,847 |
| 2001 | $114,765 | $115,801 |
| 2002 | $110,886 | $116,976 |
| 2003 | $112,043 | $115,350 |
| 2004 | $110,150 | $115,563 |
| 2005 | $117,264 | $115,652 |
| 2006 | $116,763 | $116,135 |
| 2007 | $117,950 | $115,813 |
| 2008 | $115,319 | $115,001 |
| 2009 | $118,626 | $115,274 |
| 2010 | $115,618 | $115,250 |
| 2011 | $119,364 | $115,352 |
| 2012 | $120,865 | $115,302 |
| 2013 | $118,956 | $115,414 |
| 2014 | $119,627 | $115,782 |
| 2015 | $118,130 | $115,332 |
| 2016 | $118,614 | $115,440 |
| 2017 | $118,343 | $115,881 |
| 2018 | $121,387 | $115,487 |
| 2019 | $116,435 | $115,284 |
| 2020 | $114,129 | $113,876 |
| 2021 | $118,909 | $111,295 |
| 2022 | $120,803 | $112,439 |
| 2023 | $122,557 | $115,292 |
| 2024 | $126,110 | $125,365 |
| 2025 | $126,281 | $122,262 |
Compare Windsor
Questions and answers
How many public employees in Windsor are paid $100,000 or more?
4,007 people at 5 employers based in Windsor were on the 2025 list, +5.0% on 2024.
What is the median public sector salary in Windsor?
$126,281 among the people on the 2025 list at employers based in Windsor, against $122,262 for all of Ontario.
Who is the highest-paid public employee in Windsor?
In 2025, Karen Riddell, President and Chief Executive Officer/Présidente-directeur général at Windsor Regional Hospital, with a salary of $433,886.
Which employer in Windsor has the most people on the list?
Windsor Regional Hospital, with 1,285 people in 2025.
Which employers count as being in Windsor?
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 Windsor 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.