Municipalities & Services
Municipality Of Clarington salaries
204 people paid $100,000 or more in 2025. On the disclosure list every year from 1996 to 2025 (with gaps).
People on the 2025 list
204
+31.6% vs 2024
Median salary
$135,511
+9.6% vs 2024
Highest salary
$303,133
Total disclosed
$29.0M
Highest paid in 2025
Top 100 of 204
| # | Name | Salary | Benefits | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mary-Anne DempsterChief Administrative Officer | $303,133 | $3,120 | +$21,925 (+7.8%) |
| 2 | Darryl LyonsDeputy Chief Administrative Officer, Planning and Infrastructure | $264,251 | $3,102 | +$108,467 (+69.6%) |
| 3 | Robert MaciverDeputy Chief Administrative Officer/Municipal Solicitor | $257,790 | $3,120 | +$18,180 (+7.6%) |
| 4 | Trevor PinnDeputy Chief Administrative Officer/Treasurer | $255,712 | $3,120 | +$18,075 (+7.6%) |
| 5 | Lee-Ann ReckDeputy Chief Administrative Officer, Public Services | $232,010 | $2,997 | +$30,794 (+15.3%) |
| 6 | Mariano PeriniActing Deputy Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Public Services | $225,801 | $2,915 | +$88,776 (+64.8%) |
| 7 | Julia MitchellDirector of Community Services | $223,194 | $2,877 | +$42,013 (+23.2%) |
| 8 | Monika MachacekClarington Library, Museums and Archives Chief Executive Director | $208,697 | $2,646 | +$18,032 (+9.5%) |
| 9 | Adrian FosterMayor | $207,233 | $16,087 | +$12,442 (+6.4%) |
| 10 | June GallagherMunicipal Clerk | $201,308 | $2,644 | +$15,033 (+8.1%) |
| 11 | Paul O'HarePlatoon Chief | $198,131 | $1,697 | +$38,461 (+24.1%) |
| 12 | Murray DennisPlatoon Chief | $196,157 | $1,697 | +$37,400 (+23.6%) |
| 13 | Giuseppe RicciardiManager of Construction And Inspections | $195,344 | $2,469 | +$25,451 (+15.0%) |
| 14 | Paul PirriDirector Economic Development | $194,858 | $2,553 | +$94,385 (+93.9%) |
| 15 | Christopher Davison-VanderburgChief Training Officer | $194,843 | $1,592 | +$31,452 (+19.2%) |
| 16 | Randal CowanDeputy Fire Chief | $192,483 | $2,410 | +$13,103 (+7.3%) |
| 17 | Justin MacleanDirector, Strategic Initiatives | $191,777 | $2,533 | +$28,885 (+17.7%) |
| 18 | Robert Van DykManager Information Technology | $190,754 | $2,410 | +$13,457 (+7.6%) |
| 19 | Bradley LamportActing Director Emergency and Fire Services, Fire Chief | $190,666 | $2,427 | +$49,424 (+35.0%) |
| 20 | Stewart RichardsonFire Captain | $190,598 | $1,547 | +$35,159 (+22.6%) |
| 21 | Jason HansenFire Captain | $190,463 | $1,547 | +$36,624 (+23.8%) |
| 22 | Marc LadouceurPlatoon Chief | $190,276 | $1,560 | +$37,006 (+24.1%) |
| 23 | Brent RiceDirector of Building/Chief Building Official | $189,981 | $2,488 | +$20,042 (+11.8%) |
| 24 | Lisa BackusManager Community Planning and Design | $188,880 | $2,410 | +$25,382 (+15.5%) |
| 25 | Colin LyonAssociate Solicitor | $185,606 | $2,373 | +$83,449 (+81.7%) |
| 26 | Brett NovakActing Director of Public Works | $184,102 | $2,428 | +$15,051 (+8.9%) |
| 27 | David CachiaChief Information Officer | $183,590 | $2,429 | new |
| 28 | Karen RichardsonManager, Development Engineer | $182,623 | $2,435 | +$13,046 (+7.7%) |
| 29 | Jennifer SmithManager, Parks Services | $181,796 | $2,410 | +$54,803 (+43.2%) |
| 30 | Paul RowanFire Captain | $181,699 | $1,547 | +$37,412 (+25.9%) |
| 31 | Lisa WhellerDirector of Human Resources | $180,915 | $2,350 | +$17,314 (+10.6%) |
| 32 | Robert StaplesFire Captain | $180,036 | $1,547 | +$32,047 (+21.7%) |
| 33 | Robert MccutcheonPlatoon Chief | $179,310 | $1,697 | +$28,618 (+19.0%) |
| 34 | Michelle PickAccounting Services Manager/Deputy Treasurer | $176,867 | $2,252 | +$12,245 (+7.4%) |
| 35 | Darryl WhiteFire Captain | $176,237 | $1,547 | +$31,033 (+21.4%) |
| 36 | Antonio SantosFire Captain | $176,212 | $1,603 | +$33,899 (+23.8%) |
| 37 | Robert GardnerFire Captain | $173,131 | $1,517 | +$28,685 (+19.9%) |
| 38 | Stephen MyersManager, Recreation Services | $170,770 | $2,252 | +$8,977 (+5.5%) |
| 39 | Daniel PellerinFire Captain | $169,540 | $1,350 | +$47,747 (+39.2%) |
| 40 | Daniel WorrallFire Captain | $168,580 | $1,524 | +$24,828 (+17.3%) |
| 41 | Matthew MuirheadChief Fire Prevention Officer | $166,849 | $1,525 | +$33,248 (+24.9%) |
| 42 | William SpeakmanFire Captain | $166,252 | $1,547 | +$25,834 (+18.4%) |
| 43 | Robert MacphersonFleet Manager | $165,660 | $2,189 | new |
| 44 | Amanda TappManager Development Review | $164,939 | $2,280 | +$11,686 (+7.6%) |
| 45 | Shane RobinsonFire Training Officer | $164,798 | $1,446 | +$15,797 (+10.6%) |
| 46 | David SpeedDirector of Emergency Services | $163,757 | $2,154 | −$41,904 (−20.4%) |
| 47 | Aidan McconkeyFire Captain | $163,545 | $1,517 | +$21,762 (+15.3%) |
| 48 | Stephen ProctorFire Captain | $159,743 | $1,517 | +$24,973 (+18.5%) |
| 49 | Matthew SchroorFirst Class Firefighter | $159,242 | $1,266 | +$32,150 (+25.3%) |
| 50 | Jennifer StycukActing Manager, Facility Services | $158,934 | $2,023 | +$18,883 (+13.5%) |
| 51 | Sean HendersonFire Training Officer | $157,813 | $1,446 | +$13,800 (+9.6%) |
| 52 | Robert BrezinaManager of Engineering and Design | $157,057 | $2,079 | +$26,848 (+20.6%) |
| 53 | Tyler MuirFirst Class Firefighter | $156,751 | $1,301 | +$29,882 (+23.6%) |
| 54 | Alec HamiltonFirst Class Firefighter | $155,840 | $1,266 | +$27,483 (+21.4%) |
| 55 | Jeffrey NorrisFire Prevention Officer | $155,686 | $1,446 | +$22,292 (+16.7%) |
| 56 | Jessica JamesManager of Taxation Services | $155,650 | $2,068 | +$10,561 (+7.3%) |
| 57 | John Paul NewmanDeputy Clerk | $155,457 | $2,068 | +$11,078 (+7.7%) |
| 58 | Richard ChalmersCapital Works Supervisor | $155,407 | $2,068 | +$11,485 (+8.0%) |
| 59 | Scott SnowdenFirst Class Firefighter | $154,852 | $1,301 | +$31,016 (+25.0%) |
| 60 | Kerri McmullenManager, Compensation and Benefits | $153,652 | $1,825 | +$17,260 (+12.7%) |
| 61 | Aaron PudlisFire Captain | $152,020 | $1,301 | +$27,282 (+21.9%) |
| 62 | Melissa WestoverManager of Strategic Communications and Initiative | $151,809 | $2,004 | +$27,230 (+21.9%) |
| 63 | Deepak SeharawatManager of Corporate Performance and Innovation | $150,133 | $2,007 | +$17,183 (+12.9%) |
| 64 | Matthew HoogsteenFirst Class Firefighter | $150,121 | $1,266 | +$28,590 (+23.5%) |
| 65 | Kyle CrouchFirst Class Firefighter | $149,937 | $1,307 | +$26,236 (+21.2%) |
| 66 | Kristina BergeronManager Municipal Law Enforcement | $149,929 | $2,007 | +$20,906 (+16.2%) |
| 67 | Eric DionFire Captain | $149,788 | $1,304 | +$26,251 (+21.2%) |
| 68 | Michael KalitaFire Captain | $149,465 | $1,301 | +$25,090 (+20.2%) |
| 69 | Chris WelshSupervisor, Arena Operations | $146,332 | $1,868 | +$17,301 (+13.4%) |
| 70 | Matthew GibsonFirst Class Firefighter | $146,326 | $1,266 | +$20,947 (+16.7%) |
| 71 | Kenneth MercerSupervisor, Forestry and Cemeteries | $146,306 | $1,875 | +$10,013 (+7.3%) |
| 72 | Duane TyteFire Captain | $146,140 | $1,301 | +$25,954 (+21.6%) |
| 73 | Alison DeeClarington Library, Museums and Archives Director, Strategy and Innovation | $145,748 | $1,714 | +$21,049 (+16.9%) |
| 74 | Christopher CarnovaleFirst Class Firefighter | $145,626 | $1,274 | +$27,433 (+23.2%) |
| 75 | Mandy ChongstamantManager of Procurement | $145,563 | $1,894 | new |
| 76 | Brendan GriggSupervision of Building/Deputy Chief Building Official | $145,015 | $1,810 | +$23,038 (+18.9%) |
| 77 | Kyle MeakerFirst Class Firefighter | $144,959 | $1,277 | +$25,688 (+21.5%) |
| 78 | Craig ForseyFirst Class Firefighter | $144,785 | $1,266 | +$25,584 (+21.5%) |
| 79 | Samuel GrahamFirst Class Firefighter | $144,261 | $1,266 | +$28,834 (+25.0%) |
| 80 | Michael PatrickFirst Class Firefighter | $144,207 | $1,261 | +$20,966 (+17.0%) |
| 81 | Jennifer GardnerClarington Library, Museums and Archives – Director of Neighbourhood Services | $143,963 | $1,855 | +$20,371 (+16.5%) |
| 82 | Jason DouglasNetwork Administration Supervisor | $143,375 | $1,875 | +$7,168 (+5.3%) |
| 83 | Slawomir PotrykusTraffic Engineering Supervisor | $142,226 | $1,868 | +$13,933 (+10.9%) |
| 84 | Michael SuessFirst Class Firefighter | $140,853 | $1,231 | +$20,223 (+16.8%) |
| 85 | Huanjin ZhengClient/Application Services Supervisor | $140,548 | $1,875 | +$7,614 (+5.7%) |
| 86 | Robert GroenSupervisor, Building and Capital Projects | $140,304 | $1,875 | +$9,942 (+7.6%) |
| 87 | Matthew OliverFirst Class Firefighter | $139,850 | $1,315 | +$26,286 (+23.1%) |
| 88 | Brandi CarltonInformation Technology Business Development Supervisor | $139,793 | $1,875 | +$10,288 (+7.9%) |
| 89 | Ian RoyFirst Class Firefighter | $138,993 | $1,231 | +$25,340 (+22.3%) |
| 90 | Tim WelshSupervisor, Building and Mechanical Systems | $138,471 | $1,846 | +$15,499 (+12.6%) |
| 91 | Pierce WarwickFirst Class Firefighter | $138,247 | $1,231 | +$33,236 (+31.6%) |
| 92 | Jesse TaylorFirst Class Firefighter | $137,903 | $1,288 | +$24,660 (+21.8%) |
| 93 | Geoffrey LintonSupervisor, Roads | $137,722 | $1,846 | +$15,941 (+13.1%) |
| 94 | Christopher GraniFirst Class Firefighter | $137,203 | $1,311 | +$22,100 (+19.2%) |
| 95 | Ryan TebogtFirst Class Firefighter | $137,044 | $1,178 | +$23,538 (+20.7%) |
| 96 | Ryan MulrooneyFirst Class Firefighter | $136,629 | $1,308 | +$28,750 (+26.7%) |
| 97 | Steven LesterFirst Class Firefighter | $136,533 | $1,300 | +$32,811 (+31.6%) |
| 98 | Adam BrooksManager, Projects and Capital Planning | $136,189 | $1,903 | +$18,991 (+16.2%) |
| 99 | Cosmin MicuManager, Parks Design and Development | $136,120 | $1,832 | +$20,171 (+17.4%) |
| 100 | Mallory RobinsonFirst Class Firefighter | $135,936 | $1,266 | +$35,486 (+35.3%) |
People on the list by year
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | |
| 1998 | |
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2000 | |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 17 |
| 2008 | 21 |
| 2009 | 23 |
| 2010 | 47 |
| 2011 | 45 |
| 2012 | 49 |
| 2013 | 57 |
| 2014 | 85 |
| 2015 | 70 |
| 2016 | 93 |
| 2017 | 100 |
| 2018 | 95 |
| 2019 | 110 |
| 2020 | 103 |
| 2021 | 101 |
| 2022 | 111 |
| 2023 | 133 |
| 2024 | 155 |
| 2025 | 204 |
Median salary by year
What each job pays at Municipality Of Clarington, 2025
The most common jobs, with their median salary against the same title across the list.
| Job | People | Median | Ontario median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Class Firefighter | 34 | $137,553 | $132,517 | +3.8% |
| Fire Captain | 16 | $169,060 | $159,649 | +5.9% |
| Second Class Firefighter | 6 | $110,697 | $109,300 | +1.3% |
| Platoon Chief | 4 | $193,216 | $182,407 | +5.9% |
| Principal Planner | 4 | $123,915 | $123,479 | +0.4% |
| Senior Planner | 4 | $113,629 | $115,364 | −1.5% |
| Lead Hand Operations | 3 | $119,634 | $119,634 | +0.0% |
| Business Coordinator | 2 | — | $115,132 | |
| Communications Officer | 2 | — | $114,251 | |
| Construction Coordinator | 2 | — | $175,878 | |
| Councillor | 2 | — | $119,620 | |
| Fire Prevention Inspector | 2 | — | $120,386 | |
| Training Officer, Fire | 2 | — | $147,572 | |
| Fleet Technician | 2 | — | $106,709 | |
| Lead Hand Facilities | 2 | — | — | |
| Roads Supervisor | 2 | — | $122,724 | |
| Senior Building Inspector | 2 | — | $116,754 | |
| Senior Plans Examiner | 2 | — | $107,534 | |
| Senior Plumbing/Mechanical Inspector | 2 | — | — | |
| Accessibility Coordinator | 1 | — | $108,561 | |
| Accounting Services Manager/Deputy Treasurer | 1 | — | — | |
| Acting Deputy Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Public Services | 1 | — | — | |
| Acting Director Emergency and Fire Services, Fire Chief | 1 | — | — | |
| Acting Director of Public Works | 1 | — | — | |
| Acting Manager of Procurement | 1 | — | — | |
| Administrative Assistant | 1 | — | $101,434 | |
| Supervisor, Animal Shelter | 1 | — | — | |
| Supervisor, Aquatic Operations | 1 | — | — | |
| Supervisor, Arena Operations | 1 | — | — | |
| Associate Solicitor | 1 | — | $164,987 | |
| Building Engineer | 1 | — | $137,532 | |
| Acting Supervisor, Building Operations | 1 | — | — | |
| Building Technician – Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning | 1 | — | — | |
| Business Performance Specialist | 1 | — | $117,179 | |
| Supervisor, Business Services | 1 | — | — | |
| Capital Works Coordinator | 1 | — | — | |
| Engineer, Capital Works | 1 | — | $142,040 | |
| Capital Works Supervisor | 1 | — | — | |
| Cemeterian | 1 | — | — | |
| Chief Administrative Officer | 1 | — | $199,653 |
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 Municipality Of Clarington were paid $100,000 or more in 2025?
204, +31.6% on 2024 (155 people).
What is the median salary at Municipality Of Clarington?
$135,511 among the people on the 2025 list, against $126,555 for municipalities & services as a whole.
Who is the highest-paid employee at Municipality Of Clarington?
In 2025, Mary-Anne Dempster, Chief Administrative Officer at Municipality Of Clarington, with a salary of $303,133.
What is the most common job at Municipality Of Clarington on the list?
First Class Firefighter, with 34 people in 2025.
How much does a First Class Firefighter at Municipality Of Clarington make?
The median salary of the 34 people with this title at Municipality Of Clarington was $137,553 in 2025, 3.8% above the $132,517 median for the title across Ontario.
How much does a Fire Captain at Municipality Of Clarington make?
The median salary of the 16 people with this title at Municipality Of Clarington was $169,060 in 2025, 5.9% above the $159,649 median for the title across Ontario.
How much does a Second Class Firefighter at Municipality Of Clarington make?
The median salary of the 6 people with this title at Municipality Of Clarington was $110,697 in 2025, 1.3% above the $109,300 median for the title across Ontario.
How long has Municipality Of Clarington been on the list?
Since 1996: 26 of the years from 1996 to 2025.
Where can I see everyone at Municipality Of Clarington 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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