Richmond Hill vs St. Thomas
In 2025, the median salary for Richmond Hill was $9,614 (8.0%) higher than for St. Thomas: $130,217 against $120,603. Richmond Hill had 534 people on the list, St. Thomas 486.
At a glance
| Richmond Hill | St. Thomas | |
|---|---|---|
| People on the 2025 list | 534 | 486 |
| Median salary | $130,217 | $120,603 |
| Middle half | $115,319–$148,697 | $110,297–$137,378 |
| Highest salary | $349,779 | $414,264 |
| Total salaries | $72,784,590 | $62,866,962 |
| People, change | +19.2% vs 2024 | +18.0% vs 2024 |
| Median, change | −0.2% vs 2024 | +3.4% vs 2024 |
| Employers | 1 | 2 |
Median salary by year
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| Year | Richmond Hill | St. Thomas |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | $112,397 | $148,495 |
| 1997 | $113,734 | |
| 1998 | $110,016 | $146,054 |
| 1999 | $109,799 | $147,079 |
| 2000 | $114,853 | $153,934 |
| 2001 | $111,792 | $121,743 |
| 2002 | $113,203 | $144,000 |
| 2003 | $117,298 | $107,485 |
| 2004 | $119,087 | $110,742 |
| 2005 | $115,760 | $111,324 |
| 2006 | $116,287 | $112,393 |
| 2007 | $106,553 | $114,800 |
| 2008 | $109,542 | $107,391 |
| 2009 | $113,700 | $108,515 |
| 2010 | $113,174 | $108,296 |
| 2011 | $116,276 | $108,594 |
| 2012 | $116,271 | $111,534 |
| 2013 | $113,623 | $111,405 |
| 2014 | $117,985 | $112,845 |
| 2015 | $114,822 | $108,110 |
| 2016 | $116,059 | $110,424 |
| 2017 | $115,338 | $110,991 |
| 2018 | $119,575 | $110,946 |
| 2019 | $118,374 | $113,919 |
| 2020 | $121,277 | $111,390 |
| 2021 | $124,310 | $113,059 |
| 2022 | $123,878 | $115,637 |
| 2023 | $125,262 | $118,788 |
| 2024 | $130,515 | $116,645 |
| 2025 | $130,217 | $120,603 |
People on the list by year
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| Year | Richmond Hill | St. Thomas |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 2 | 3 |
| 1997 | 2 | |
| 1998 | 9 | 4 |
| 1999 | 8 | 4 |
| 2000 | 8 | 4 |
| 2001 | 18 | 6 |
| 2002 | 26 | 5 |
| 2003 | 30 | 10 |
| 2004 | 29 | 12 |
| 2005 | 32 | 16 |
| 2006 | 45 | 25 |
| 2007 | 83 | 28 |
| 2008 | 51 | 40 |
| 2009 | 78 | 38 |
| 2010 | 72 | 53 |
| 2011 | 104 | 56 |
| 2012 | 116 | 78 |
| 2013 | 131 | 77 |
| 2014 | 140 | 116 |
| 2015 | 221 | 132 |
| 2016 | 207 | 141 |
| 2017 | 225 | 146 |
| 2018 | 301 | 169 |
| 2019 | 305 | 174 |
| 2020 | 370 | 215 |
| 2021 | 329 | 218 |
| 2022 | 375 | 251 |
| 2023 | 401 | 348 |
| 2024 | 448 | 412 |
| 2025 | 534 | 486 |
Highest paid in 2025
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 |
St. Thomas
| # | Name | Employer | Salary | Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. David Garcia-MarquezMedical Laboratory Pathologist | St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital | $414,264 | $746 |
| 2 | Dr. Fasahat WastyMedical Laboratory Pathologist | St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital | $380,556 | $776 |
| 3 | Karen DaviesPresident and Chief Executive Officer | St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital | $362,700 | $1,162 |
| 4 | Marc RoskampPolice Chief, St. Thomas Police Service | City Of St. Thomas | $256,357 | $8,091 |
| 5 | Shawna CunninghamVice President, People Services and Strategy | St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital | $244,004 | $728 |
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Questions and answers
Which pays more, Richmond Hill or St. Thomas?
By median salary in 2025, Richmond Hill: $130,217 against $120,603.
Which has more people on the list?
Richmond Hill: 534 against 486 in 2025.
How has the gap changed since 1996?
In 1996 the median for Richmond Hill was $112,397 and for St. Thomas $148,495, a gap of $36,098; in 2025 the gap was $9,614.
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