Municipalities & Services
City Of Waterloo salaries
342 people paid $100,000 or more in 2025. On the disclosure list every year from 1997 to 2025.
People on the 2025 list
342
+34.6% vs 2024
Median salary
$127,009
+2.9% vs 2024
Highest salary
$302,315
Total disclosed
$45.5M
Highest paid in 2025
Top 100 of 342
| # | Name | Salary | Benefits | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tim AndersonChief Administrative Officer | $302,315 | $9,599 | +$25,693 (+9.3%) |
| 2 | Ron OrmsonCommissioner, Integrated Planning and Public Works | $248,679 | $3,127 | +$32,191 (+14.9%) |
| 3 | Filipa ReynoldsCommissioner, Corporate Services | $234,271 | $3,384 | +$25,742 (+12.3%) |
| 4 | Craig LichtySenior Captain | $221,220 | $1,150 | +$20,858 (+10.4%) |
| 5 | Alexandra (Sandy) Van SolmDeputy Fire Chief | $220,744 | $3,880 | +$74,859 (+51.3%) |
| 6 | Leigh McdermottDirector, City Utilities | $211,266 | $1,542 | +$34,243 (+19.3%) |
| 7 | Richard HepditchFire Chief | $210,032 | $4,055 | +$9,150 (+4.6%) |
| 8 | James BowmanDirector, Community Programming and Outreach | $207,376 | $1,531 | +$36,843 (+21.6%) |
| 9 | Joel CotterSenior Director, Integrated Planning and Public Works, Planning and City Planner | $205,231 | $2,961 | +$12,771 (+6.6%) |
| 10 | Sunda SivaExecutive Director Operational Modernization | $205,031 | $1,484 | +$16,185 (+8.6%) |
| 11 | Julie Finley-SwarenCity Clerk, Director Legislative Services | $204,378 | $2,295 | +$35,812 (+21.2%) |
| 12 | Kathryn WeidhaasDirector, Human Resources | $204,197 | $2,598 | +$26,643 (+15.0%) |
| 13 | Joel SneddonCaptain | $203,901 | $1,145 | +$52,180 (+34.4%) |
| 14 | Paul HettingaChief Financial Officer, City Treasurer, Senior Director, Revenue and Accounting | $200,473 | $2,312 | +$8,289 (+4.3%) |
| 15 | Sanjay GovindarajDirector, Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression (Secondment to City of London) | $195,512 | $5,495 | +$4,869 (+2.6%) |
| 16 | Max MinDirector, Information Management and Technology Services | $194,955 | $1,563 | +$3,898 (+2.0%) |
| 17 | Francis ReyesDirector, Engineering Services | $192,467 | $2,291 | +$22,595 (+13.3%) |
| 18 | Nicole PapkeDirector Municipal Enforcement | $188,773 | $2,195 | +$26,583 (+16.4%) |
| 19 | Fred Ten EyckCaptain Training Officer | $187,092 | $1,131 | +$17,764 (+10.5%) |
| 20 | Christina MarinaCity Solicitor, Director Legal Services | $185,812 | $2,667 | +$22,627 (+13.9%) |
| 21 | Justin McfaddenExecutive Director, Economic Development | $182,774 | $1,466 | +$13,286 (+7.8%) |
| 22 | Robert (Bob) HendersonDirector, Transportation | $182,544 | $1,466 | +$7,032 (+4.0%) |
| 23 | Tracie BellDirector, Fleet and Procurement | $182,274 | $1,466 | +$13,094 (+7.7%) |
| 24 | Beth MaxwellDirector, Building Standards, Chief Building Official | $182,274 | $1,466 | +$45,243 (+33.0%) |
| 25 | Robin MilneDirector, Parks, Forestry and Cemeteries | $179,765 | $1,446 | +$20,786 (+13.1%) |
| 26 | Jake HerringDeputy Fire Chief | $178,790 | $5,130 | +$22,610 (+14.5%) |
| 27 | Kevin Van OoteghemDirector Facility Design and Management | $175,845 | $1,404 | +$16,286 (+10.2%) |
| 28 | Jillian FlemingDirector, Recreation Services | $175,289 | $1,333 | +$26,664 (+17.9%) |
| 29 | Robert GravillPlatoon Chief | $175,258 | $1,225 | +$13,489 (+8.3%) |
| 30 | Mark DykstraDeputy Chief Administrative Officer, Commissioner of Community Services | $173,866 | $3,813 | −$67,948 (−28.1%) |
| 31 | Judy McneeleyAssistant City Solicitor, Development and Planning | $172,770 | $2,570 | +$20,155 (+13.2%) |
| 32 | Steven MayerPlatoon Chief | $172,302 | $1,225 | +$13,200 (+8.3%) |
| 33 | Colin MickiePlatoon Chief | $171,994 | $1,225 | −$3,374 (−1.9%) |
| 34 | Scott MeyerSenior Captain | $170,882 | $1,150 | +$17,485 (+11.4%) |
| 35 | Matthew WellsPlatoon Chief | $169,230 | $1,238 | +$3,447 (+2.1%) |
| 36 | Bradley ForwellChief Fire Prevention Officer | $167,993 | $1,225 | +$10,763 (+6.8%) |
| 37 | Jordan WillisCaptain | $166,543 | $1,131 | +$7,250 (+4.6%) |
| 38 | Divya HandaDirector, Reconciliation, Equity, Accessibility, Diversity and Inclusion | $165,943 | $2,456 | +$60,407 (+57.2%) |
| 39 | Carolyne (Cari) Van NiekerkDirector, Corporate Communications | $165,844 | $2,081 | +$19,813 (+13.6%) |
| 40 | Brad WitzelDirector, Financial Planning and Asset Management | $165,474 | $2,514 | +$19,055 (+13.0%) |
| 41 | Christopher HicknellCaptain | $162,346 | $1,131 | +$17,749 (+12.3%) |
| 42 | William MarkleSupervisor, Transportation Operations | $162,325 | $1,249 | +$41,714 (+34.6%) |
| 43 | Karen DaveyCaptain | $160,799 | $1,131 | +$13,186 (+8.9%) |
| 44 | Patrick MathieuCaptain Training Officer | $158,529 | $1,131 | +$13,846 (+9.6%) |
| 45 | Casey CooperCaptain | $158,060 | $1,131 | −$944 (−0.6%) |
| 46 | Daniel McnamaraSenior Captain | $157,931 | $1,150 | +$5,289 (+3.5%) |
| 47 | Matthew GrimwoodCaptain | $157,455 | $1,176 | +$2,244 (+1.4%) |
| 48 | Mike StokesFirst Class Fire Fighter | $157,248 | $1,043 | +$9,924 (+6.7%) |
| 49 | Steven SniderSenior Captain | $156,923 | $1,150 | −$300 (−0.2%) |
| 50 | Tiffany SmithDirector, Community Programing and Outreach | $156,652 | $1,892 | +$30,062 (+23.7%) |
| 51 | Daniel DitarantoManager, Design and Construction | $156,366 | $1,558 | +$12,581 (+8.7%) |
| 52 | Jessica KellermanManager, Storm Operation and Construction | $156,216 | $1,263 | +$14,297 (+10.1%) |
| 53 | Mike NoonanCaptain | $156,088 | $1,131 | +$2,106 (+1.4%) |
| 54 | Gregory HoskerCaptain | $156,045 | $1,143 | +$11,503 (+8.0%) |
| 55 | Len WagnerFire Mechanic Officer | $155,977 | $1,131 | −$22,661 (−12.7%) |
| 56 | Marc DesjardinsCaptain Fire Prevention Officer | $155,847 | $1,131 | +$12,152 (+8.5%) |
| 57 | Dean MacdonaldCaptain | $155,847 | $1,131 | +$10,136 (+7.0%) |
| 58 | Natalie HardacreManager, Development Planning | $155,707 | $1,963 | +$20,655 (+15.3%) |
| 59 | Adam LauderManager, Community Planning | $155,207 | $1,252 | +$17,386 (+12.6%) |
| 60 | Natalia ChebelDeputy City Clerk | $154,565 | $1,994 | +$17,472 (+12.7%) |
| 61 | Heidi RamseyerManager, Payroll and Accounting | $154,465 | $2,210 | +$19,102 (+14.1%) |
| 62 | Chad HeiseManager, Transportation Operations | $154,397 | $1,181 | +$13,388 (+9.5%) |
| 63 | Cassandra PaceyManager, Asset Management | $154,215 | $1,540 | +$19,102 (+14.1%) |
| 64 | Ron LorentzFire Fighter Mechanic | $153,676 | $1,022 | +$13,721 (+9.8%) |
| 65 | Scott DonelleManager, Water Operations and Maintenance | $153,439 | $1,172 | +$12,409 (+8.8%) |
| 66 | Josh HugginsFirst Class Fire Fighter | $153,358 | $993 | +$13,399 (+9.6%) |
| 67 | Jim EdmondsonManager, Building Services, Corporate Security | $153,255 | $1,181 | +$49,067 (+47.1%) |
| 68 | Uriah HergottCaptain | $152,994 | $980 | +$4,470 (+3.0%) |
| 69 | Ryan KitCaptain | $152,351 | $1,131 | +$2,764 (+1.8%) |
| 70 | Hongjun DongManager, Enterprise Software and Data Base Analyst | $152,122 | $1,181 | +$8,895 (+6.2%) |
| 71 | James HanlonCaptain | $151,947 | $1,131 | +$6,920 (+4.8%) |
| 72 | Luke PedersenCaptain Training Officer | $151,536 | $1,131 | +$11,174 (+8.0%) |
| 73 | Lane LeforSupervisor, Stormwater Operations and Maintenance | $150,998 | $757 | +$23,164 (+18.1%) |
| 74 | Derek BrickManager, Forestry, Horticulture and Cemetery | $150,825 | $1,181 | +$23,351 (+18.3%) |
| 75 | Gavin ShantzFire Fighter Mechanic | $150,302 | $1,061 | +$7,459 (+5.2%) |
| 76 | Drew MitchellFirst Class Fire Fighter | $149,684 | $951 | +$16,894 (+12.7%) |
| 77 | Chris QuippCaptain | $149,529 | $1,186 | +$11,685 (+8.5%) |
| 78 | Tom MargettsManager, Forestry, Horticulture and Cemetery | $148,836 | $1,166 | +$21,946 (+17.3%) |
| 79 | Darren ScottManager, Development Engineering | $148,313 | $1,943 | +$17,688 (+13.5%) |
| 80 | Michael PuglieseManager, Financial Planning | $148,013 | $2,592 | +$20,198 (+15.8%) |
| 81 | Heather LiddycoatManager, Capital Program | $147,852 | $1,195 | +$21,872 (+17.4%) |
| 82 | Kyle BossieManager, Engineering Infrastructure | $147,813 | $1,195 | +$20,316 (+15.9%) |
| 83 | Natasha GrmusaManager, Employee Relations and Talent Acquisition | $147,813 | $1,195 | +$13,713 (+10.2%) |
| 84 | Joe WeinsteinFirst Class Fire Fighter | $147,151 | $951 | −$1,755 (−1.2%) |
| 85 | Brandon ThompsonManager, Plans Examination | $146,495 | $1,930 | +$12,174 (+9.1%) |
| 86 | Andrea BazlerManager, Parkland, Capital Projects | $145,995 | $1,181 | new |
| 87 | Gregory CaseManager, Consulting and Technology Support | $145,995 | $1,181 | +$12,174 (+9.1%) |
| 88 | Jason EvansFleet Services Manager | $145,995 | $1,181 | +$14,051 (+10.6%) |
| 89 | Adam FischbachManager, Inspections | $145,995 | $1,181 | +$8,076 (+5.9%) |
| 90 | Chris HodgsonManager, Active Transportation | $145,995 | $1,181 | +$12,174 (+9.1%) |
| 91 | Asif KhanManager, Network and Infrastructure | $145,995 | $1,181 | +$11,442 (+8.5%) |
| 92 | Jenny RenaudManager, Transportation Engineering | $145,995 | $1,181 | +$13,349 (+10.1%) |
| 93 | Jason WilhelmManager, Procurement | $145,995 | $1,181 | +$12,647 (+9.5%) |
| 94 | Steven ScherrerFacilities Operations Manager | $145,963 | $896 | +$11,411 (+8.5%) |
| 95 | Michael RogachevskyFirst Class Fire Fighter | $145,852 | $992 | +$13,666 (+10.3%) |
| 96 | Jason HenryOperations Manager, Research in Motion Park | $145,526 | $1,072 | +$22,652 (+18.4%) |
| 97 | Rodney BaumanCaptain | $144,327 | $980 | +$7,951 (+5.8%) |
| 98 | James PierceyCaptain | $144,175 | $980 | +$12,375 (+9.4%) |
| 99 | Kevin LobsingerSupervisor, Corporate Security and Life Safety Systems | $143,905 | $843 | +$8,977 (+6.7%) |
| 100 | William SummerhayesFirst Class Fire Fighter | $143,728 | $951 | +$29,261 (+25.6%) |
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1996 | |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 15 |
| 2008 | 26 |
| 2009 | 25 |
| 2010 | 37 |
| 2011 | 63 |
| 2012 | 63 |
| 2013 | 66 |
| 2014 | 113 |
| 2015 | 88 |
| 2016 | 103 |
| 2017 | 157 |
| 2018 | 171 |
| 2019 | 182 |
| 2020 | 184 |
| 2021 | 190 |
| 2022 | 200 |
| 2023 | 204 |
| 2024 | 254 |
| 2025 | 342 |
Median salary by year
What each job pays at City Of Waterloo, 2025
The most common jobs, with their median salary against the same title across the list.
| Job | People | Median | Ontario median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Class Fire Fighter | 64 | $128,108 | $132,874 | −3.6% |
| Captain | 16 | $155,946 | $160,064 | −2.6% |
| Licensing and Standards Officer | 7 | $106,501 | $106,501 | +0.0% |
| Second Class Fire Fighter | 6 | $102,106 | $102,879 | −0.8% |
| Senior Development Planner | 5 | $117,616 | $116,175 | +1.2% |
| Senior Financial Analyst | 5 | $123,526 | $115,865 | +6.6% |
| Senior Policy Planner | 5 | $124,586 | $117,923 | +5.7% |
| Senior Project Engineer | 5 | $134,963 | $143,210 | −5.8% |
| Captain Training Officer | 4 | $155,033 | — | |
| First Class Fire Prevention Officer | 4 | $132,679 | — | |
| Geographic Information Systems Analyst | 4 | $102,901 | $106,596 | −3.5% |
| Municipal Building Official I | 4 | $102,844 | — | |
| Municipal Building Official II | 4 | $114,796 | $104,441 | +9.9% |
| Platoon Chief | 4 | $172,148 | $182,407 | −5.6% |
| Senior Captain | 4 | $164,406 | $178,336 | −7.8% |
| Assistant City Solicitor | 3 | $110,269 | $156,398 | −29.5% |
| Compliance and Standards Officer | 3 | $102,235 | — | |
| Fleet Technician | 3 | $110,789 | $106,709 | +3.8% |
| Senior Landscape Architect | 3 | $112,857 | $112,861 | −0.0% |
| Asset Management Specialist | 2 | — | $112,581 | |
| Construction Inspector | 2 | — | $113,138 | |
| Deputy Fire Chief | 2 | — | $154,133 | |
| Financial Analyst | 2 | — | $107,894 | |
| Fire Fighter Mechanic | 2 | — | — | |
| Infrastructure Analyst | 2 | — | $109,992 | |
| Lead Hand – Recreation Services Operations | 2 | — | — | |
| Lead Hand Water Distribution | 2 | — | — | |
| Manager, Forestry, Horticulture and Cemetery | 2 | — | — | |
| Network Administration and Infrastructure Analyst | 2 | — | — | |
| Project Manager | 2 | — | $118,900 | |
| Senior Infrastructure Analyst | 2 | — | $114,597 | |
| Supervisor, Compliance and Standards | 2 | — | — | |
| Accessibility Advocate | 1 | — | — | |
| Manager, Active Transportation | 1 | — | — | |
| Project Manager, Active Transportation | 1 | — | — | |
| Systems Analyst, Amanda Specialist | 1 | — | — | |
| Anti Racism and Social Justice Advocate | 1 | — | — | |
| Manager, Aquatics | 1 | — | $126,287 | |
| Manager, Asset Management | 1 | — | $155,483 | |
| Assistant Chief Operator | 1 | — | — |
Medians where 3 or more people share the title. Ontario median: everyone with the title on the 2025 list, at any employer.
Salary bands
People by salary, 2025.
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Questions and answers
How many people at City Of Waterloo were paid $100,000 or more in 2025?
342, +34.6% on 2024 (254 people).
What is the median salary at City Of Waterloo?
$127,009 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 Waterloo?
In 2025, Tim Anderson, Chief Administrative Officer at City Of Waterloo, with a salary of $302,315.
What is the most common job at City Of Waterloo on the list?
First Class Fire Fighter, with 64 people in 2025.
How much does a First Class Fire Fighter at City Of Waterloo make?
The median salary of the 64 people with this title at City Of Waterloo was $128,108 in 2025, 3.6% below the $132,874 median for the title across Ontario.
How much does a Captain at City Of Waterloo make?
The median salary of the 16 people with this title at City Of Waterloo was $155,946 in 2025, 2.6% below the $160,064 median for the title across Ontario.
How much does a Licensing and Standards Officer at City Of Waterloo make?
The median salary of the 7 people with this title at City Of Waterloo was $106,501 in 2025.
How long has City Of Waterloo been on the list?
Since 1997: every year from 1997 to 2025.
Where can I see everyone at City Of Waterloo 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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