Municipalities & Services
Regional Municipality Of Durham salaries
2,933 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
2,933
+19.0% vs 2024
Median salary
$126,414
+3.2% vs 2024
Highest salary
$364,165
Total disclosed
$387M
Highest paid in 2025
Top 100 of 2,933
| # | Name | Salary | Benefits | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elaine Baxter-TrahairChief Administrative Officer | $364,165 | $10,763 | +$27,728 |
| 2 | Robert KyleCommissioner and Medical Officer of Health | $362,377 | $9,873 | +$21,129 |
| 3 | Peter MoreiraPolice – Chief of Police | $347,834 | $13,609 | +$53,684 |
| 4 | Elspeth MctavishAssociate Medical Officer of Health | $321,567 | $3,776 | +$26,710 |
| 5 | Nancy TaylorCommissioner, Finance and Treasurer | $309,803 | $8,236 | +$50,164 |
| 6 | James ScholtesPolice – Sergeant | $285,951 | $926 | +$60,678 |
| 7 | Kimberly HookPolice – Supervisor, Communications | $285,427 | $926 | +$32,463 |
| 8 | Ramesh JagannathanCommissioner, Works | $282,950 | $9,814 | +$31,450 |
| 9 | Stella Danos-PapaconstantinouCommissioner, Social Services | $274,573 | $8,986 | +$21,380 |
| 10 | William HolmesTransit – General Manager | $274,069 | $9,586 | +$20,876 |
| 11 | Barbara GoodwinCommissioner, Corporate Services | $272,633 | $9,186 | +$38,361 |
| 12 | Jeffrey CaplanPolice – Staff Sergeant | $268,805 | $936 | +$13,944 |
| 13 | Kimberly YeandlePolice – Deputy Chief | $265,829 | $7,872 | +$67,790 |
| 14 | Larry VieiraPolice – General Counsel/Strategic Advisor | $265,585 | $14,682 | +$140,918 |
| 15 | Christopher KirkpatrickPolice – Deputy Chief | $260,037 | $8,196 | +$33,550 |
| 16 | Mike FongPolice – Constable | $255,647 | $875 | +$46,158 |
| 17 | Jason HuntCommissioner, Legal Services and Regional Solicitor | $252,669 | $5,849 | +$32,676 |
| 18 | William PetschenigPolice – Constable | $250,889 | $875 | +$74,550 |
| 19 | John HenryRegional Chair and Chief Executive Officer | $244,417 | $1,484 | +$8,161 |
| 20 | Gaetano PrestaCommissioner, Works | $242,897 | $9,409 | +$6,868 |
| 21 | Ryan ConnollyPolice – Superintendent | $241,571 | $10,718 | +$46,942 |
| 22 | Jennifer PincombeCommissioner, Finance and Treasurer | $239,099 | $1,998 | +$54,363 |
| 23 | Joanne CermakDirector, Financial Services | $238,557 | $1,381 | +$53,821 |
| 24 | Timothy RaynerPolice – Staff Sergeant | $234,270 | $936 | +$57,523 |
| 25 | Kelly McdermottDirector, Legal Services and Deputy Regional Solicitor | $230,944 | $1,505 | +$28,338 |
| 26 | Sandra AustinCommissioner, Community Growth and Economic Development | $230,467 | $5,104 | +$27,645 |
| 27 | Alexander HarrasDirector, Legislative Services and Regional Clerk | $229,204 | $2,915 | +$50,601 |
| 28 | Mary SimpsonDirector, Risk Management, Economic Studies and Procurement | $229,109 | $1,434 | +$18,034 |
| 29 | Louise O'DellDirector, Human Resources | $229,109 | $1,434 | +$18,033 |
| 30 | Glenn CourneyeaPolice – Superintendent | $227,769 | $10,718 | +$19,842 |
| 31 | Kerry KapuscinskiPolice – Supervisor, Communications | $227,352 | $926 | +$31,231 |
| 32 | Jatinder SinghDirector, Internal Audit | $226,109 | $1,945 | +$22,908 |
| 33 | Troy CheseboroDirector/Chief, Paramedic Services | $224,908 | $1,434 | +$15,407 |
| 34 | Teresa FetterPolice – Director, Business Services | $224,088 | $2,618 | +$15,336 |
| 35 | Stanley MaclellanPolice – Chief Administrative Officer | $223,894 | $11,757 | +$766 |
| 36 | Mike HubbleDirector, Environmental Services | $223,754 | $1,420 | +$27,451 |
| 37 | Laura MacdermaidDirector, Long Term Care and Services for Seniors | $220,546 | $2,634 | +$17,345 |
| 38 | Chi-Cheng ChuChief Information Officer/Chief Information Security Officer | $220,360 | $2,314 | +$19,371 |
| 39 | Daniel WeinerPolice – Sergeant | $220,334 | $931 | +$24,186 |
| 40 | Robert Woon Sek LawSenior Solicitor | $219,503 | $1,434 | +$22,597 |
| 41 | Mark GlionnaPolice – Sergeant | $219,430 | $926 | +$1,078 |
| 42 | Dan WaechterDirector, Capital Projects Delivery | $218,851 | $1,434 | +$10,267 |
| 43 | Paul HallettPolice – Superintendent | $217,729 | $10,718 | +$17,974 |
| 44 | Cyril GillisPolice – Superintendent | $217,703 | $10,718 | +$15,688 |
| 45 | David PhillipsPolice – Sergeant | $217,692 | $926 | −$7,353 |
| 46 | Gary MullerDirector, Affordable Housing Development and Renewal | $214,848 | $1,434 | +$16,959 |
| 47 | Samuel AdepegbaPolice – Detective | $213,616 | $926 | +$13,345 |
| 48 | Samantha BedfordPolice – Supervisor, Communications | $212,527 | $926 | +$31,546 |
| 49 | Reece StanwayPolice – Staff Sergeant | $210,184 | $936 | +$27,067 |
| 50 | Junaid SarwarDirector, Service Durham | $210,035 | $1,372 | +$25,928 |
| 51 | David DunnDirector, Transportation and Field Services | $209,578 | $1,319 | +$35,127 |
| 52 | Alexandre BelinePolice – Sergeant | $208,215 | $926 | +$51,313 |
| 53 | Andrew EvansDirector, Waste Management | $207,795 | $1,363 | +$24,370 |
| 54 | Colleen GoodchildDirector of Community Growth | $207,643 | $2,178 | +$24,976 |
| 55 | Alison BurgessExecutive Director, Communications and Engagement | $207,607 | $1,474 | +$31,309 |
| 56 | Zhiming ChaiDirector, Financial Solutions, Utility Finance and Portfolio Management | $207,507 | $1,511 | +$15,613 |
| 57 | Kavine ThangarajDirector, Population Health and Chief Nursing Officer | $207,445 | $1,303 | +$16,241 |
| 58 | William GrahamPolice – Detective | $206,038 | $926 | −$14,466 |
| 59 | Kris HornburgTransit – Deputy General Manager, Business Services | $205,383 | $1,314 | +$23,062 |
| 60 | Jeffrey TigheSolicitor | $204,791 | $1,303 | +$20,055 |
| 61 | Anthony PezzettiTransit – Deputy General Manager, Operations | $204,549 | $2,314 | +$66,040 |
| 62 | Marusia LaschukDirector, Family Services | $204,457 | $1,705 | +$37,454 |
| 63 | Deanna HollisterPolice – Detective | $204,046 | $926 | −$28,141 |
| 64 | Kashif PolaniPolice – Constable | $203,160 | $875 | +$13,112 |
| 65 | Andre WyattPolice – Staff Sergeant | $202,919 | $936 | −$25,860 |
| 66 | James KilgourDirector, Works | $202,751 | $2,144 | +$22,845 |
| 67 | Andrew TummondsPolice – Association President | $202,301 | $959 | +$12,515 |
| 68 | Jeffrey HooverPolice – Staff Sergeant | $202,211 | $938 | +$37,196 |
| 69 | Derick KentWorks Technician, Traffic | $202,208 | $743 | +$26,872 |
| 70 | Lee MarshPolice – Detective | $202,101 | $926 | +$16,507 |
| 71 | Lisa McintoshDirector, Income Support | $200,862 | $1,303 | +$16,126 |
| 72 | Nicole WhitewayPolice – Sergeant | $200,663 | $926 | +$65,553 |
| 73 | Jonathan DixonDirector, Business Affairs and Financial Management | $200,506 | $3,303 | −$6,590 |
| 74 | Kristy MackinnonPolice – Detective | $200,502 | $926 | +$23,739 |
| 75 | David MasonPolice – Inspector | $200,474 | $10,714 | +$22,824 |
| 76 | Allison Hector-AlexanderDirector, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | $200,335 | $1,303 | +$15,599 |
| 77 | Maryam PezeshkiDirector, Oral Health | $200,335 | $1,303 | +$8,440 |
| 78 | Cindy BoydSolicitor | $200,325 | $1,303 | +$16,082 |
| 79 | Robbie AntayaPolice – Superintendent | $200,014 | $10,717 | +$26,086 |
| 80 | Ashley BridgemanSolicitor | $200,003 | $2,303 | +$16,129 |
| 81 | Stefanie FinateriPolice – Superintendent | $199,744 | $10,714 | +$21,843 |
| 82 | Erin ValantDirector, Housing Services | $199,654 | $1,883 | +$30,391 |
| 83 | Mark BrownPolice – Sergeant | $199,538 | $935 | +$3,685 |
| 84 | Sean SitaramPolice – Superintendent | $199,491 | $10,714 | +$18,512 |
| 85 | Simon GillDirector, Economic Development and Tourism | $199,440 | $1,303 | +$14,877 |
| 86 | Derrick GolfettoPrimary Care Paramedic | $199,326 | $777 | +$16,397 |
| 87 | James LamothePolice – Superintendent | $199,070 | $10,714 | +$18,300 |
| 88 | Gordon O'BlenesPolice – Superintendent | $198,677 | $10,718 | +$25,833 |
| 89 | Gary ThomsonPolice – Detective | $197,632 | $926 | +$29,231 |
| 90 | Lisa LoveryDirector, Rapid Transit Implementation and Transit Oriented Development | $197,630 | $1,303 | +$97,069 |
| 91 | Sean SamuelsPolice – Staff Sergeant | $197,523 | $936 | −$6,756 |
| 92 | Alexander McphersonSolicitor | $196,917 | $1,295 | +$24,742 |
| 93 | David MorrisonPolice – Detective Sergeant | $196,277 | $936 | +$23,524 |
| 94 | Robert ElliottPolice – Staff Sergeant | $196,145 | $936 | +$47,799 |
| 95 | Adnan NaeemSolicitor | $195,851 | $1,303 | +$15,945 |
| 96 | Cory BriesePolice – Duty Inspector | $195,392 | $10,709 | +$19,703 |
| 97 | Cashwayne DavisAdvanced Care Paramedic | $195,266 | $802 | +$45,256 |
| 98 | Robert BryanPolice – Inspector | $194,160 | $10,709 | +$15,232 |
| 99 | Michael McarthurPolice – Staff Sergeant | $193,734 | $936 | +$21,815 |
| 100 | Robert WilliamsonPolice – Duty Inspector | $193,558 | $5,906 | −$5,016 |
People on the list by year
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | |
| 2000 | 17 |
| 2001 | 55 |
| 2002 | |
| 2003 | 89 |
| 2004 | |
| 2005 | |
| 2006 | 184 |
| 2007 | 319 |
| 2008 | 276 |
| 2009 | 611 |
| 2010 | 525 |
| 2011 | 579 |
| 2012 | 679 |
| 2013 | 805 |
| 2014 | 993 |
| 2015 | 1,090 |
| 2016 | 1,297 |
| 2017 | 1,285 |
| 2018 | 1,388 |
| 2019 | 1,529 |
| 2020 | 1,768 |
| 2021 | 1,763 |
| 2022 | 2,041 |
| 2023 | 2,099 |
| 2024 | 2,465 |
| 2025 | 2,933 |
Median salary by year
Regional Municipality Of Durham medianMunicipalities & Services median
$126K
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| Year | Employer median | Sector median |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | $106,290 | |
| 1997 | ||
| 1998 | $118,418 | |
| 1999 | ||
| 2000 | $115,176 | |
| 2001 | $107,729 | |
| 2002 | ||
| 2003 | $109,972 | $110,050 |
| 2004 | $111,110 | |
| 2005 | $110,702 | |
| 2006 | $111,690 | $109,407 |
| 2007 | $109,653 | $109,731 |
| 2008 | $109,257 | $109,558 |
| 2009 | $110,620 | $110,293 |
| 2010 | $108,896 | $110,030 |
| 2011 | $108,411 | $109,972 |
| 2012 | $110,200 | $110,599 |
| 2013 | $110,018 | $111,272 |
| 2014 | $110,642 | $112,676 |
| 2015 | $111,415 | $113,395 |
| 2016 | $112,534 | $113,174 |
| 2017 | $113,629 | $114,046 |
| 2018 | $114,000 | $115,261 |
| 2019 | $114,857 | $116,159 |
| 2020 | $117,723 | $117,452 |
| 2021 | $119,304 | $118,709 |
| 2022 | $118,537 | $121,076 |
| 2023 | $121,511 | $121,446 |
| 2024 | $122,523 | $123,347 |
| 2025 | $126,414 | $126,555 |
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