Brantford vs Richmond Hill
In 2025, the median salary for Richmond Hill was $3,462 (2.7%) higher than for Brantford: $130,217 against $126,755. Brantford had 540 people on the list, Richmond Hill 534.
At a glance
| Brantford | Richmond Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| People on the 2025 list | 540 | 534 |
| Median salary | $126,755 | $130,217 |
| Middle half | $114,596–$144,684 | $115,319–$148,697 |
| Highest salary | $276,138 | $349,779 |
| Total salaries | $71,746,605 | $72,784,590 |
| People, change | +20.3% vs 2024 | +19.2% vs 2024 |
| Median, change | +3.3% vs 2024 | −0.2% vs 2024 |
| Employers | 1 | 1 |
Median salary by year
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| Year | Brantford | Richmond Hill |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | $102,011 | $112,397 |
| 1997 | $105,148 | $113,734 |
| 1998 | $103,030 | $110,016 |
| 1999 | $106,036 | $109,799 |
| 2000 | $107,065 | $114,853 |
| 2001 | $119,385 | $111,792 |
| 2002 | $124,025 | $113,203 |
| 2003 | $123,967 | $117,298 |
| 2004 | $109,015 | $119,087 |
| 2005 | $112,285 | $115,760 |
| 2006 | $111,946 | $116,287 |
| 2007 | $112,986 | $106,553 |
| 2008 | $107,475 | $109,542 |
| 2009 | $113,129 | $113,700 |
| 2010 | $112,102 | $113,174 |
| 2011 | $111,418 | $116,276 |
| 2012 | $110,861 | $116,271 |
| 2013 | $106,559 | $113,623 |
| 2014 | $108,454 | $117,985 |
| 2015 | $109,641 | $114,822 |
| 2016 | $109,941 | $116,059 |
| 2017 | $107,901 | $115,338 |
| 2018 | $111,358 | $119,575 |
| 2019 | $114,888 | $118,374 |
| 2020 | $114,686 | $121,277 |
| 2021 | $120,469 | $124,310 |
| 2022 | $122,502 | $123,878 |
| 2023 | $125,875 | $125,262 |
| 2024 | $122,719 | $130,515 |
| 2025 | $126,755 | $130,217 |
People on the list by year
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| Year | Brantford | Richmond Hill |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 | 2 |
| 1997 | 2 | 2 |
| 1998 | 3 | 9 |
| 1999 | 1 | 8 |
| 2000 | 5 | 8 |
| 2001 | 7 | 18 |
| 2002 | 7 | 26 |
| 2003 | 14 | 30 |
| 2004 | 19 | 29 |
| 2005 | 21 | 32 |
| 2006 | 26 | 45 |
| 2007 | 35 | 83 |
| 2008 | 69 | 51 |
| 2009 | 55 | 78 |
| 2010 | 66 | 72 |
| 2011 | 77 | 104 |
| 2012 | 114 | 116 |
| 2013 | 123 | 131 |
| 2014 | 165 | 140 |
| 2015 | 188 | 221 |
| 2016 | 197 | 207 |
| 2017 | 282 | 225 |
| 2018 | 303 | 301 |
| 2019 | 298 | 305 |
| 2020 | 315 | 370 |
| 2021 | 344 | 329 |
| 2022 | 360 | 375 |
| 2023 | 403 | 401 |
| 2024 | 449 | 448 |
| 2025 | 540 | 534 |
Highest paid in 2025
Brantford
| # | Name | Employer | Salary | Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jason SaundersPolice Chief | City Of Brantford | $276,138 | $15,094 |
| 2 | Michael BradleyChief Administrative Officer | City Of Brantford | $272,069 | $9,367 |
| 3 | Jordan SchmutzPolice Staff Sergeant | City Of Brantford | $259,034 | $789 |
| 4 | Joelle DanielsDirector, Finance | City Of Brantford | $238,219 | $1,875 |
| 5 | Inderjit HansCommissioner, Public Works | City Of Brantford | $229,746 | $2,007 |
Richmond Hill
| # | Name | Employer | Salary | Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darlene JoslinCity Manager | City of Richmond Hill | $349,779 | $12,618 |
| 2 | Shahnaaz AdamsCommissioner Corporate and Financial Services | City of Richmond Hill | $299,319 | $8,779 |
| 3 | Tracey Sandra SteeleCommissioner Community Services | City of Richmond Hill | $291,379 | $9,265 |
| 4 | Paolo MasaroCommissioner Infrastructure and Engineering Services | City of Richmond Hill | $274,519 | $8,664 |
| 5 | Gus GalanisCommissioner Planning and Building Services | City of Richmond Hill | $263,475 | $8,664 |
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Questions and answers
Which pays more, Brantford or Richmond Hill?
By median salary in 2025, Richmond Hill: $130,217 against $126,755.
Which has more people on the list?
Brantford: 540 against 534 in 2025.
How has the gap changed since 1996?
In 1996 the median for Brantford was $102,011 and for Richmond Hill $112,397, a gap of $10,386; in 2025 the gap was $3,462.
What do these figures cover?
Only people paid $100,000 or more are on the list, so medians and counts describe them, not everyone working for public employers in each place. Employers are placed where they are based.
What does “salary paid” include?
What the employer paid in the calendar year, so it can include overtime, retroactive pay, vacation payouts, severance or a partial year. Taxable benefits are listed separately. How the lists work