Brantford vs Welland
In 2025, the median salary for Welland was $5,325 (4.2%) higher than for Brantford: $132,080 against $126,755. Brantford had 540 people on the list, Welland 541.
At a glance
| Brantford | Welland | |
|---|---|---|
| People on the 2025 list | 540 | 541 |
| Median salary | $126,755 | $132,080 |
| Middle half | $114,596–$144,684 | $119,302–$140,513 |
| Highest salary | $276,138 | $343,443 |
| Total salaries | $71,746,605 | $72,779,560 |
| People, change | +20.3% vs 2024 | +0.0% vs 2024 |
| Median, change | +3.3% vs 2024 | +4.3% vs 2024 |
| Employers | 1 | 2 |
Median salary by year
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| Year | Brantford | Welland |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | $102,011 | $144,965 |
| 1997 | $105,148 | |
| 1998 | $103,030 | |
| 1999 | $106,036 | |
| 2000 | $107,065 | $100,693 |
| 2001 | $119,385 | $108,493 |
| 2002 | $124,025 | $108,518 |
| 2003 | $123,967 | $115,634 |
| 2004 | $109,015 | $115,191 |
| 2005 | $112,285 | $118,620 |
| 2006 | $111,946 | $113,457 |
| 2007 | $112,986 | $113,536 |
| 2008 | $107,475 | $119,252 |
| 2009 | $113,129 | $105,281 |
| 2010 | $112,102 | $108,680 |
| 2011 | $111,418 | $111,236 |
| 2012 | $110,861 | $111,364 |
| 2013 | $106,559 | $107,503 |
| 2014 | $108,454 | $108,037 |
| 2015 | $109,641 | $114,751 |
| 2016 | $109,941 | $112,332 |
| 2017 | $107,901 | $113,437 |
| 2018 | $111,358 | $111,309 |
| 2019 | $114,888 | $111,807 |
| 2020 | $114,686 | $113,655 |
| 2021 | $120,469 | $115,378 |
| 2022 | $122,502 | $117,072 |
| 2023 | $125,875 | $125,423 |
| 2024 | $122,719 | $126,689 |
| 2025 | $126,755 | $132,080 |
People on the list by year
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| Year | Brantford | Welland |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 | |
| 1998 | 3 | |
| 1999 | 1 | |
| 2000 | 5 | 1 |
| 2001 | 7 | 1 |
| 2002 | 7 | 2 |
| 2003 | 14 | 1 |
| 2004 | 19 | 1 |
| 2005 | 21 | 1 |
| 2006 | 26 | 24 |
| 2007 | 35 | 5 |
| 2008 | 69 | 27 |
| 2009 | 55 | 14 |
| 2010 | 66 | 24 |
| 2011 | 77 | 25 |
| 2012 | 114 | 23 |
| 2013 | 123 | 28 |
| 2014 | 165 | 40 |
| 2015 | 188 | 68 |
| 2016 | 197 | 39 |
| 2017 | 282 | 44 |
| 2018 | 303 | 55 |
| 2019 | 298 | 352 |
| 2020 | 315 | 371 |
| 2021 | 344 | 398 |
| 2022 | 360 | 435 |
| 2023 | 403 | 507 |
| 2024 | 449 | 541 |
| 2025 | 540 | 541 |
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 |
Welland
| # | Name | Employer | Salary | Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sean KennedyPresident | Niagara College Of Applied Arts and Technology | $343,443 | $5,966 |
| 2 | Fiona AllanVice-President, Academic | Niagara College Of Applied Arts and Technology | $281,181 | $9,116 |
| 3 | Gordon ArbeauVice President, Advancement | Niagara College Of Applied Arts and Technology | $239,033 | $5,075 |
| 4 | Sean CooteVice-President International | Niagara College Of Applied Arts and Technology | $239,033 | $3,147 |
| 5 | Marc NantelVice President Research, Innovation and Strategic Enterprises | Niagara College Of Applied Arts and Technology | $239,033 | $8,782 |
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Questions and answers
Which pays more, Brantford or Welland?
By median salary in 2025, Welland: $132,080 against $126,755.
Which has more people on the list?
Welland: 541 against 540 in 2025.
How has the gap changed since 1996?
In 1996 the median for Brantford was $102,011 and for Welland $144,965, a gap of $42,954; in 2025 the gap was $5,325.
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