City Of Stratford salaries
158 people paid $100,000 or more in 2025. On the disclosure list every year from 2001 to 2025 (with gaps).
Highest paid in 2025
| # | Name | Salary | Benefits | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gregory SkinnerPolice Chief | $265,375 | $25,038 | +$6,769 (+2.6%) |
| 2 | Mark TaylorPolice Inspector | $228,967 | $2,149 | +$13,875 (+6.5%) |
| 3 | Jason ClarkePolice Inspector | $213,695 | $2,149 | +$4,910 (+2.4%) |
| 4 | Gerald FosterDeputy Chief of Police | $199,371 | $9,081 | −$40,200 (−16.8%) |
| 5 | Kim McelroyDirector of Social Services | $198,681 | $1,637 | +$26,652 (+15.5%) |
| 6 | Adam BetteridgeDirector of Building and Planning | $195,641 | $1,529 | +$32,221 (+19.7%) |
| 7 | Neil AndersonFire Chief | $191,217 | $1,524 | +$280 (+0.1%) |
| 8 | Steven FordFire Captain | $185,984 | $2,602 | +$17,151 (+10.2%) |
| 9 | John Jay Taylor CrinklawDirector of Infrastructure Services | $184,961 | $1,524 | +$12,300 (+7.1%) |
| 10 | Karmen KruegerDirector of Corporate Services | $184,646 | $1,524 | +$9,974 (+5.7%) |
| 11 | Tim WolfeDirector of Community Services | $184,309 | $1,518 | +$16,729 (+10.0%) |
| 12 | Shawn MccormickFire Senior Captain | $183,534 | $2,725 | −$28,160 (−13.3%) |
| 13 | Christopher BeachFire Senior Captain | $182,356 | $3,125 | +$3,559 (+2.0%) |
| 14 | Brett FairweatherFirefighter | $179,559 | $2,209 | +$18,769 (+11.7%) |
| 15 | Christopher CrozierFirefighter | $178,475 | $2,148 | +$39,541 (+28.5%) |
| 16 | Jeffery AllenFirefighter | $174,490 | $2,209 | +$18,778 (+12.1%) |
| 17 | Michael WeyersPolice Sergeant | $174,303 | $1,555 | +$17,052 (+10.8%) |
| 18 | Jason CanningFire Captain | $173,766 | $2,602 | +$18,516 (+11.9%) |
| 19 | Joan GerberStratford Economic Enterprise Development Corporation Chief Executive Officer | $172,797 | $11,227 | +$14,302 (+9.0%) |
| 20 | Bradley MccannFire Captain | $171,342 | $2,541 | +$14,901 (+9.5%) |
| 21 | James JardinePolice Sergeant | $171,194 | $1,596 | +$17,678 (+11.5%) |
| 22 | Robert SteeleFirefighter | $170,818 | $2,209 | +$11,641 (+7.3%) |
| 23 | Michael LukachkoFire Captain | $170,617 | $2,602 | −$6,022 (−3.4%) |
| 24 | Gregory AnkenmannFire Captain | $168,995 | $2,541 | +$5,671 (+3.5%) |
| 25 | Jeff LaneFire Senior Captain | $168,163 | $2,725 | −$35,588 (−17.5%) |
| 26 | Christopher GaylorFire Senior Captain | $167,464 | $2,725 | +$5,620 (+3.5%) |
| 27 | Roderick MacdonaldFire Captain | $167,419 | $2,541 | +$17,666 (+11.8%) |
| 28 | Gerald SchuurmanPolice Sergeant | $167,191 | $1,555 | +$5,358 (+3.3%) |
| 29 | Thomas HandleyFire Captain | $166,575 | $2,541 | +$23,803 (+16.7%) |
| 30 | Kevin CobbDirector of Training and Education (Fire Department) | $166,276 | $2,681 | +$19,981 (+13.7%) |
| 31 | Corey KellerFirefighter | $165,726 | $2,191 | +$16,972 (+11.4%) |
| 32 | Joe OttenPolice Sergeant | $165,102 | $1,555 | +$9,047 (+5.8%) |
| 33 | K. Troy SchieckoffFire Captain | $161,794 | $2,602 | +$15,334 (+10.5%) |
| 34 | Michael RobinsonPolice Staff Sergeant | $161,438 | $1,798 | +$11,034 (+7.3%) |
| 35 | Niall MonaghanFirefighter | $161,423 | $2,204 | +$9,695 (+6.4%) |
| 36 | Justin LingardFirefighter | $160,468 | $2,148 | +$15,575 (+10.7%) |
| 37 | Naeemkhan KhanChief Technology and Security Officer | $159,547 | $1,325 | +$12,885 (+8.8%) |
| 38 | John TraceyPolice Staff Sergeant | $159,375 | $1,757 | −$514 (−0.3%) |
| 39 | Jeff SerfPolice Constable | $159,343 | $1,390 | −$1,426 (−0.9%) |
| 40 | David CameronFirefighter | $159,204 | $2,148 | +$16,450 (+11.5%) |
| 41 | Scott PetrieDirector of Fire Prevention | $155,956 | $2,681 | +$7,641 (+5.2%) |
| 42 | Nicholas KeatingPolice Sergeant | $155,508 | $1,596 | +$22,551 (+17.0%) |
| 43 | Heather MondenPolice Records Manager | $155,170 | $1,728 | −$33,567 (−17.8%) |
| 44 | Robert McmillanPolice Sergeant | $151,401 | $1,555 | −$10,504 (−6.5%) |
| 45 | Matthew PeckPolice Sergeant | $151,313 | $1,621 | +$5,969 (+4.1%) |
| 46 | Kurtis GrebFirefighter | $150,325 | $2,148 | +$7,789 (+5.5%) |
| 47 | Jacob JenkinsFirefighter | $149,810 | $2,148 | +$27,152 (+22.1%) |
| 48 | Jonathan MerkleyPolice Constable | $149,637 | $1,479 | +$6,115 (+4.3%) |
| 49 | Andrew MicksFirefighter | $148,542 | $2,148 | +$10,803 (+7.8%) |
| 50 | Derrick RobertsonFirefighter | $148,434 | $2,087 | +$18,095 (+13.9%) |
| 51 | Marc BancroftManager of Planning | $145,848 | $1,197 | |
| 52 | Brian BatesFirefighter | $145,410 | $2,148 | −$122 (−0.1%) |
| 53 | Brent HartleibPolice Constable | $145,085 | $1,574 | +$20,606 (+16.6%) |
| 54 | Cody MillianPolice Constable | $145,019 | $1,350 | +$1,082 (+0.8%) |
| 55 | R. Scott McintyreFirefighter | $144,837 | $2,204 | +$7,276 (+5.3%) |
| 56 | Richard KennedyFirefighter | $144,645 | $2,148 | +$21,590 (+17.5%) |
| 57 | Kevin HareFirefighter | $143,655 | $2,209 | +$9,930 (+7.4%) |
| 58 | Fraser AndersonPolice Constable | $143,564 | $1,494 | +$6,876 (+5.0%) |
| 59 | Kurtis BelangerFirefighter | $143,206 | $2,038 | +$9,222 (+6.9%) |
| 60 | R. RogersonFire Inspector | $142,672 | $2,454 | +$6,069 (+4.4%) |
| 61 | Jacob RockPolice Constable | $141,453 | $1,454 | +$11,194 (+8.6%) |
| 62 | David SoontiensPolice Constable | $140,160 | $1,576 | +$9,179 (+7.0%) |
| 63 | Brent HendelFirefighter | $138,712 | $2,098 | +$10,968 (+8.6%) |
| 64 | Darren FischerPolice Constable | $138,633 | $1,430 | +$10,734 (+8.4%) |
| 65 | Alexander BurgessManager of Ontario Works | $138,612 | $1,121 | +$14,835 (+12.0%) |
| 66 | Nathan KoenigPolice Constable | $138,376 | $1,390 | +$9,454 (+7.3%) |
| 67 | John OlivaInstructor | $138,038 | $1,555 | +$9,060 (+7.0%) |
| 68 | Thomas LecomtePolice Constable | $136,692 | $1,350 | +$8,450 (+6.6%) |
| 69 | David FreiPolice Constable | $136,333 | $1,494 | +$6,814 (+5.3%) |
| 70 | Tyler JohnsonPolice Constable | $136,160 | $1,319 | −$722 (−0.5%) |
| 71 | John BowesManager of Asset Management | $135,924 | $1,126 | |
| 72 | Matthew ConwayFirefighter | $135,143 | $1,677 | new |
| 73 | Daniel GrayPolice Staff Sergeant | $134,791 | $1,698 | −$35,829 (−21.0%) |
| 74 | Quin MalottManager of Parks, Forestry and Cemetery | $134,789 | $1,126 | +$7,300 (+5.7%) |
| 75 | Tatiana DafoeCity Clerk | $134,429 | $1,077 | +$7,255 (+5.7%) |
| 76 | Darcy DrummondManager of Recreation and Marketing | $134,429 | $1,077 | +$10,496 (+8.5%) |
| 77 | Mark HackettManager of Community Facilities | $134,429 | $1,126 | +$7,012 (+5.5%) |
| 78 | Michael KoktanManager of Financial Services and Deputy Treasurer | $134,429 | $1,126 | +$13,223 (+10.9%) |
| 79 | Michael MousleyManager of Transit | $134,429 | $1,708 | +$9,804 (+7.9%) |
| 80 | Jeffrey OttenSupervisor of Recreation and Marketing | $134,190 | $630 | new |
| 81 | Paul MccallumPolice Constable | $133,948 | $1,500 | +$8,921 (+7.1%) |
| 82 | Philip CoghlinPolice Constable | $133,848 | $1,430 | +$7,331 (+5.8%) |
| 83 | Joshua NahrgangPolice Constable | $133,831 | $1,491 | +$8,206 (+6.5%) |
| 84 | Jennifer BenjaminPolice Constable | $133,392 | $1,390 | +$10,063 (+8.2%) |
| 85 | Rachelle WillowsPolice Constable | $133,226 | $1,430 | −$6,663 (−4.8%) |
| 86 | Derek RyanFirefighter | $133,176 | $2,148 | +$7,581 (+6.0%) |
| 87 | Krista RobinsonChief Executive Officer Library | $132,649 | $662 | +$13,855 (+11.7%) |
| 88 | Scott ParkinsonPolice Constable | $132,460 | $1,438 | +$5,632 (+4.4%) |
| 89 | Ryan StelmachukPolice Constable | $132,036 | $1,317 | +$12,667 (+10.6%) |
| 90 | Jeffrey WilsonManager of Housing | $131,684 | $1,035 | +$9,857 (+8.1%) |
| 91 | Aaron MounfieldPolice Constable | $131,505 | $1,390 | +$11,750 (+9.8%) |
| 92 | Jessica WardellPolice Constable | $131,284 | $1,451 | +$13,052 (+11.0%) |
| 93 | Bradley MayerFirefighter | $130,408 | $2,148 | −$19,113 (−12.8%) |
| 94 | Daryl JensonPolice Constable | $130,335 | $1,390 | +$10,387 (+8.7%) |
| 95 | Thomas MoschopedisPolice Constable | $130,253 | $1,390 | |
| 96 | Zachary GoodhewPolice Constable | $129,230 | $1,319 | +$8,957 (+7.4%) |
| 97 | Jeremy WitzelManager of Public Works | $128,973 | $2,824 | +$12,612 (+10.8%) |
| 98 | Corry GunnManager of Day Care | $128,768 | $1,081 | +$6,959 (+5.7%) |
| 99 | Kyle ClarkPolice Constable | $128,464 | $1,442 | +$8,538 (+7.1%) |
| 100 | Kelsey MathesonFirefighter | $128,221 | $2,087 | −$2,088 (−1.6%) |
People on the list by year
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1996 | |
| 1997 | |
| 1998 | |
| 1999 | |
| 2000 | |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2006 | |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2009 | 18 |
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2011 | 28 |
| 2012 | 68 |
| 2013 | 45 |
| 2014 | 74 |
| 2015 | 69 |
| 2016 | 75 |
| 2017 | 89 |
| 2018 | 97 |
| 2019 | 113 |
| 2020 | 108 |
| 2021 | 115 |
| 2022 | 128 |
| 2023 | 134 |
| 2024 | 150 |
| 2025 | 158 |
Median salary by year
What each job pays at City Of Stratford, 2025
The most common jobs, with their median salary against the same title across the list.
| Job | People | Median | Ontario median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Police Constable | 41 | $131,284 | $135,837 | −3.4% |
| Firefighter | 27 | $144,837 | $131,274 | +10.3% |
| Fire Captain | 8 | $169,806 | $159,649 | +6.4% |
| Police Sergeant | 7 | $165,102 | $148,066 | +11.5% |
| Fire Senior Captain | 4 | $175,259 | — | |
| Police Staff Sergeant | 3 | $159,375 | $169,647 | −6.1% |
| Manager of Engineering | 2 | — | $131,404 | |
| Police Inspector | 2 | — | $183,408 | |
| Public Works Supervisor | 2 | — | $118,347 | |
| Supervisor of Environmental Services | 2 | — | — | |
| Water Operator | 2 | — | $104,600 | |
| Business and Integration Manager | 1 | — | — | |
| Chief Administrative Officer | 1 | — | $199,653 | |
| Chief Executive Officer, Library | 1 | — | $142,017 | |
| Chief Technology and Security Officer | 1 | — | — | |
| City Clerk | 1 | — | $163,697 | |
| Corporate Communications Lead | 1 | — | — | |
| Lead, Corporate Initiatives | 1 | — | — | |
| Deputy Chief Building Official | 1 | — | $109,583 | |
| Deputy Chief of Police | 1 | — | $218,860 | |
| Deputy City Clerk | 1 | — | $129,044 | |
| Director of Building and Planning | 1 | — | — | |
| Director of Community Services | 1 | — | $134,821 | |
| Director of Corporate Services | 1 | — | $137,321 | |
| Director of Fire Prevention | 1 | — | — | |
| Director of Infrastructure Services | 1 | — | $166,498 | |
| Director of Social Services | 1 | — | $132,629 | |
| Director of Training and Education (Fire Department) | 1 | — | — | |
| Project Manager, Engineering | 1 | — | $111,330 | |
| Environmental Electrician/ScadaTechnician | 1 | — | — | |
| Fire Chief | 1 | — | $152,636 | |
| Fire Deputy Chief | 1 | — | — | |
| Fire Inspector | 1 | — | $126,224 | |
| Instructor | 1 | — | $135,480 | |
| Machine Operator | 1 | — | $101,959 | |
| Manager of Asset Management | 1 | — | — | |
| Manager of Community Facilities | 1 | — | — | |
| Manager of Day Care | 1 | — | — | |
| Manager of Environmental Services | 1 | — | $138,057 | |
| Manager of Financial Services and Deputy Treasurer | 1 | — | — |
Medians where 3 or more people share the title. Ontario median: everyone with the title on the 2025 list, at any employer.
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People by salary, 2025.
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Questions and answers
How many people at City Of Stratford were paid $100,000 or more in 2025?
158, +5.3% on 2024 (150 people).
What is the median salary at City Of Stratford?
$134,309 among the people on the 2025 list, against $126,555 for municipalities & services as a whole.
Who is the highest-paid employee at City Of Stratford?
In 2025, Gregory Skinner, Police Chief at City Of Stratford, with a salary of $265,375.
What is the most common job at City Of Stratford on the list?
Police Constable, with 41 people in 2025.
How much does a Police Constable at City Of Stratford make?
The median salary of the 41 people with this title at City Of Stratford was $131,284 in 2025, 3.4% below the $135,837 median for the title across Ontario.
How much does a Firefighter at City Of Stratford make?
The median salary of the 27 people with this title at City Of Stratford was $144,837 in 2025, 10.3% above the $131,274 median for the title across Ontario.
How much does a Fire Captain at City Of Stratford make?
The median salary of the 8 people with this title at City Of Stratford was $169,806 in 2025, 6.4% above the $159,649 median for the title across Ontario.
How long has City Of Stratford been on the list?
Since 2001: 24 of the years from 2001 to 2025.
Where can I see everyone at City Of Stratford on the list?
The full 2025 list has every name, job, salary and taxable benefit; earlier years are linked from the chart above.
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
Why is someone not on the list?
Only people paid $100,000 or more in the year are listed, and only by the public employers the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act, 1996 covers. Someone paid less that year, or working elsewhere, does not appear.
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