Oshawa vs St. Catharines
In 2025, the median salary for St. Catharines was $22,448 (17.1%) higher than for Oshawa: $153,986 against $131,538. Oshawa had 1,307 people on the list, St. Catharines 1,031.
At a glance
| Oshawa | St. Catharines | |
|---|---|---|
| People on the 2025 list | 1,307 | 1,031 |
| Median salary | $131,538 | $153,986 |
| Middle half | $114,520–$154,527 | $126,783–$194,302 |
| Highest salary | $373,835 | $395,000 |
| Total salaries | $183,009,523 | $168,441,189 |
| People, change | +10.5% vs 2024 | +8.8% vs 2024 |
| Median, change | +3.5% vs 2024 | +1.9% vs 2024 |
| Employers | 3 | 2 |
Median salary by year
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| Year | Oshawa | St. Catharines |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | $107,660 | $105,483 |
| 1997 | $100,874 | $113,103 |
| 1998 | $108,371 | $105,792 |
| 1999 | $107,130 | $109,112 |
| 2000 | $109,799 | $106,258 |
| 2001 | $110,321 | $108,808 |
| 2002 | $112,151 | $109,838 |
| 2003 | $107,373 | $113,586 |
| 2004 | $109,382 | $115,789 |
| 2005 | $113,143 | $117,430 |
| 2006 | $117,094 | $118,841 |
| 2007 | $110,025 | $126,818 |
| 2008 | $107,817 | $124,809 |
| 2009 | $105,690 | $124,607 |
| 2010 | $105,391 | $125,059 |
| 2011 | $106,308 | $126,649 |
| 2012 | $112,527 | $126,776 |
| 2013 | $110,123 | $129,772 |
| 2014 | $110,080 | $130,663 |
| 2015 | $118,020 | $133,137 |
| 2016 | $113,271 | $135,698 |
| 2017 | $116,213 | $139,255 |
| 2018 | $112,148 | $142,706 |
| 2019 | $112,432 | $145,200 |
| 2020 | $115,456 | $145,181 |
| 2021 | $115,649 | $147,520 |
| 2022 | $124,348 | $151,282 |
| 2023 | $127,540 | $152,195 |
| 2024 | $127,052 | $151,159 |
| 2025 | $131,538 | $153,986 |
People on the list by year
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| Year | Oshawa | St. Catharines |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 4 | 18 |
| 1997 | 3 | 1 |
| 1998 | 5 | 25 |
| 1999 | 3 | 33 |
| 2000 | 5 | 40 |
| 2001 | 13 | 61 |
| 2002 | 15 | 88 |
| 2003 | 16 | 127 |
| 2004 | 18 | 158 |
| 2005 | 19 | 196 |
| 2006 | 21 | 222 |
| 2007 | 42 | 310 |
| 2008 | 75 | 351 |
| 2009 | 71 | 526 |
| 2010 | 82 | 520 |
| 2011 | 89 | 570 |
| 2012 | 147 | 607 |
| 2013 | 117 | 633 |
| 2014 | 125 | 701 |
| 2015 | 229 | 722 |
| 2016 | 204 | 781 |
| 2017 | 333 | 739 |
| 2018 | 549 | 768 |
| 2019 | 553 | 773 |
| 2020 | 618 | 791 |
| 2021 | 611 | 813 |
| 2022 | 1,007 | 860 |
| 2023 | 1,089 | 872 |
| 2024 | 1,183 | 948 |
| 2025 | 1,307 | 1,031 |
Highest paid in 2025
Oshawa
| # | Name | Employer | Salary | Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elaine PoppPresident | Durham College Of Applied Arts and Technology | $373,835 | $13,374 |
| 2 | Steven MurphyPresident and Vice-Chancellor | Ontario Tech University | $372,292 | $10,434 |
| 3 | Lori LivingstonProvost and Vice-President, Academic | Ontario Tech University | $319,907 | $434 |
| 4 | Tracy AdamsChief Administrative Officer | City Of Oshawa | $305,165 | $1,310 |
| 5 | Tarlochan SidhuProfessor | Ontario Tech University | $297,688 | $434 |
St. Catharines
| # | Name | Employer | Salary | Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lesley Rigg GoldblumPresident and Vice-Chancellor | Brock University | $395,000 | $12,512 |
| 2 | Dirk De ClercqProfessor | Brock University | $386,118 | $670 |
| 3 | Martin KusyProfessor | Brock University | $353,951 | $0 |
| 4 | Usman RajaAssociate Dean | Brock University | $301,471 | $1,073 |
| 5 | Arja Vainio-MattilaProvost and Vice-President, Academic | Brock University | $292,074 | $10,947 |
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Questions and answers
Which pays more, Oshawa or St. Catharines?
By median salary in 2025, St. Catharines: $153,986 against $131,538.
Which has more people on the list?
Oshawa: 1,307 against 1,031 in 2025.
How has the gap changed since 1996?
In 1996 the median for Oshawa was $107,660 and for St. Catharines $105,483, a gap of $2,176; in 2025 the gap was $22,448.
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