Chatham-Kent vs Sault Ste. Marie
In 2025, the median salary for Chatham-Kent was $2,124 (1.8%) higher than for Sault Ste. Marie: $122,177 against $120,053. Chatham-Kent had 884 people on the list, Sault Ste. Marie 1,026.
At a glance
| Chatham-Kent | Sault Ste. Marie | |
|---|---|---|
| People on the 2025 list | 884 | 1,026 |
| Median salary | $122,177 | $120,053 |
| Middle half | $110,124–$138,315 | $110,229–$135,546 |
| Highest salary | $364,500 | $428,269 |
| Total salaries | $114,054,785 | $130,657,409 |
| People, change | +17.6% vs 2024 | +8.6% vs 2024 |
| Median, change | +3.8% vs 2024 | +1.3% vs 2024 |
| Employers | 2 | 5 |
Median salary by year
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| Year | Chatham-Kent | Sault Ste. Marie |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | $105,162 | |
| 1998 | $158,505 | $102,690 |
| 1999 | $101,800 | $106,978 |
| 2000 | $114,973 | $114,422 |
| 2001 | $110,150 | $112,756 |
| 2002 | $112,264 | $118,611 |
| 2003 | $115,634 | $115,715 |
| 2004 | $118,412 | $113,984 |
| 2005 | $114,443 | $108,772 |
| 2006 | $107,901 | $111,204 |
| 2007 | $114,083 | $108,345 |
| 2008 | $106,323 | $109,795 |
| 2009 | $109,930 | $108,521 |
| 2010 | $109,125 | $109,493 |
| 2011 | $106,744 | $110,535 |
| 2012 | $109,163 | $109,485 |
| 2013 | $112,829 | $111,028 |
| 2014 | $109,777 | $112,801 |
| 2015 | $109,806 | $110,412 |
| 2016 | $110,705 | $110,603 |
| 2017 | $109,631 | $112,045 |
| 2018 | $110,802 | $112,486 |
| 2019 | $111,068 | $115,398 |
| 2020 | $112,363 | $115,092 |
| 2021 | $114,157 | $115,528 |
| 2022 | $116,893 | $115,610 |
| 2023 | $120,979 | $119,726 |
| 2024 | $117,741 | $118,454 |
| 2025 | $122,177 | $120,053 |
People on the list by year
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| Year | Chatham-Kent | Sault Ste. Marie |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | |
| 1998 | 3 | 2 |
| 1999 | 5 | 2 |
| 2000 | 15 | 3 |
| 2001 | 7 | 6 |
| 2002 | 22 | 17 |
| 2003 | 23 | 23 |
| 2004 | 14 | 21 |
| 2005 | 23 | 14 |
| 2006 | 30 | 46 |
| 2007 | 42 | 51 |
| 2008 | 79 | 100 |
| 2009 | 98 | 98 |
| 2010 | 121 | 147 |
| 2011 | 95 | 123 |
| 2012 | 140 | 124 |
| 2013 | 184 | 156 |
| 2014 | 215 | 277 |
| 2015 | 227 | 270 |
| 2016 | 246 | 293 |
| 2017 | 312 | 233 |
| 2018 | 343 | 264 |
| 2019 | 381 | 404 |
| 2020 | 470 | 461 |
| 2021 | 467 | 501 |
| 2022 | 536 | 652 |
| 2023 | 653 | 831 |
| 2024 | 752 | 945 |
| 2025 | 884 | 1,026 |
Highest paid in 2025
Chatham-Kent
| # | Name | Employer | Salary | Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adam ToppPresident and Chief Executive Officer / Présidente-directrice générale | Chatham-Kent Health Alliance | $364,500 | $1,515 |
| 2 | Michael DubenChief Administrative Officer | Municipality Of Chatham-Kent | $347,276 | $15,832 |
| 3 | Shanker NesathuraiMedical Officer Of Health | Municipality Of Chatham-Kent | $328,012 | $0 |
| 4 | Kirk EarleyPolice Chief | Municipality Of Chatham-Kent | $283,007 | $12,105 |
| 5 | Edward SoldoGeneral Manager, Infrastructure, Engineering Services | Municipality Of Chatham-Kent | $255,067 | $7,432 |
Sault Ste. Marie
| # | Name | Employer | Salary | Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael D'AgostinoAssociate Pathologist/Pathologiste adjoint | Sault Area Hospital | $428,269 | $952 |
| 2 | Ila WatsonPresident and Chief Executive Officer/Présidente-directrice générale | Sault Area Hospital | $418,604 | $1,683 |
| 3 | David OraziettiPresident | Sault College Of Applied Arts and Technology | $346,847 | $520 |
| 4 | Cathy DenommeAssociate Professor, Faculty of Business and Economics | Algoma University | $253,555 | $12,633 |
| 5 | Tom VairChief Administrative Officer | City Of Sault Ste. Marie | $250,286 | $7,928 |
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Questions and answers
Which pays more, Chatham-Kent or Sault Ste. Marie?
By median salary in 2025, Chatham-Kent: $122,177 against $120,053.
Which has more people on the list?
Sault Ste. Marie: 1,026 against 884 in 2025.
How has the gap changed since 1998?
In 1998 the median for Chatham-Kent was $158,505 and for Sault Ste. Marie $102,690, a gap of $55,815; in 2025 the gap was $2,124.
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