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Public sector salaries in Algoma District
2,150 people at 18 public employers based in Algoma District were paid $100,000 or more in 2025. This area includes the cities inside it.
People on the 2025 list
2,150
+1.4% vs 2024
Median salary
$118,097
−8.0% vs 2024
Total salaries
$269M
Employers
18
Everyone in Algoma District, 2025
The 25 highest paid, then everyone at the employers based in Algoma District, 200 at a time.
Top 25 of 2,150
| # | Name | Employer | Salary | Benefits | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael D'AgostinoAssociate Pathologist/Pathologiste adjoint | Sault Area Hospital | $428,269 | $952 | +$39,081 (+10.0%) |
| 2 | Ila WatsonPresident and Chief Executive Officer/Présidente-directrice générale | Sault Area Hospital | $418,604 | $1,683 | +$15,293 (+3.8%) |
| 3 | David OraziettiPresident | Sault College Of Applied Arts and Technology | $346,847 | $520 | +$18,151 (+5.5%) |
| 4 | Lucia ReeceDirector Of Education | Algoma District School Board | $272,885 | $14,869 | +$22,211 (+8.9%) |
| 5 | Cathy DenommeAssociate Professor, Faculty of Business and Economics | Algoma University | $253,555 | $12,633 | −$11,646 (−4.4%) |
| 6 | Tom VairChief Administrative Officer | City Of Sault Ste. Marie | $250,286 | $7,928 | +$27,289 (+12.2%) |
| 7 | George TownsendProfessor, Faculty of Computer Science and Technology | Algoma University | $239,017 | $0 | +$7,843 (+3.4%) |
| 8 | Robert DebortoliContract for Service – Interim Chief Administrative Officer Interim Director of Public Works | City Of Elliot Lake | $233,223 | $0 | −$4,593 (−1.9%) |
| 9 | Aaron GordonAssociate Professor, Faculty of Business and Economics | Algoma University | $232,349 | $11,097 | +$6,958 (+3.1%) |
| 10 | Sherri SmithInterim President | Sault College Of Applied Arts and Technology | $227,080 | $556 | +$26,955 (+13.5%) |
| 11 | Tim VinePresident and Chief Executive Officer | North Shore Health Network | $225,416 | $2,125 | +$20,117 (+9.8%) |
| 12 | Shauna HynnaVice President of People, Planning and Partnerships/Vice-présidente, Personnel, planification et partenariats | Sault Area Hospital | $222,739 | $933 | +$15,481 (+7.5%) |
| 13 | Gregory ZambusiVice President of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer/Vice-président, Services organisationnels, et chef des finances | Sault Area Hospital | $222,739 | $933 | +$13,531 (+6.5%) |
| 14 | Richard PetersVice President Strategic Enrolment, Partnerships and Employment | Sault College Of Applied Arts and Technology | $222,727 | $257 | +$22,601 (+11.3%) |
| 15 | Filippo LettieriDirector | Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board | $222,603 | $4,602 | +$17,879 (+8.7%) |
| 16 | Mindy LindstedtVice President of Clinical Operations/Vice-présidente, Opérations cliniques | Sault Area Hospital | $222,522 | $933 | +$26,098 (+13.3%) |
| 17 | Kelli-Ann LemieuxChief Executive Officer | St. Joseph's General Hospital | $222,240 | $1,533 | new |
| 18 | André AllenChief Information Officer | Algoma University | $222,068 | $7,790 | new |
| 19 | Joe Santa MariaAssociate Director Corporate Services and Operations | Algoma District School Board | $220,800 | $8,078 | +$17,722 (+8.7%) |
| 20 | Craig FowlerVice-President Growth, International and External Relations | Algoma University | $219,903 | $18,381 | −$1,285 (−0.6%) |
| 21 | John HeintzmanChief of Staff/Médecin-chef | Sault Area Hospital | $215,398 | $0 | +$20,485 (+10.5%) |
| 22 | Tia DegagneVice President and Chief Financial Officer | North Shore Health Network | $214,031 | $1,169 | +$58,206 (+37.4%) |
| 23 | Jo-Anne RyanProfessor, Faculty of Business and Economics | Algoma University | $213,217 | $14,833 | −$38,165 (−15.2%) |
| 24 | David SteeleChief Operations Officer | Algoma University | $212,557 | $17,272 | new |
| 25 | Derek GarnissDirector, Chief Medical Information Officer/Chef de l’information médicale | Sault Area Hospital | $210,823 | $0 | +$6,420 (+3.1%) |
Employers based in Algoma District
School Boards
Algoma District School Board
651people, 2025
$118,054median salary
since 19982025
Hospitals & Boards of Public Health
Sault Area Hospital
561people, 2025
$115,224median salary
since 20022025
School Boards
Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board
284people, 2025
$118,097median salary
since 20022025
Municipalities & Services
City Of Sault Ste. Marie
171people, 2025
$128,334median salary
since 19972025
Universities
Algoma University
164people, 2025
$132,047median salary
since 20012025
Colleges
Sault College Of Applied Arts and Technology
129people, 2025
$129,759median salary
since 20062025
Hospitals & Boards of Public Health
St. Joseph's General Hospital
77people, 2025
$119,970median salary
since 20052025
Hospitals & Boards of Public Health
North Shore Health Network
50people, 2025
$126,885median salary
since 20162025
| Employer | People | Median | Placed by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algoma District School BoardSchool Boards | 651 | $118,054 | where its schools are (Statistics Canada, ODEF) |
| Sault Area HospitalHospitals & Boards of Public Health | 561 | $115,224 | in Sault Ste. Marie |
| Huron-Superior Catholic District School BoardSchool Boards | 284 | $118,097 | where its schools are (Statistics Canada, ODEF) |
| City Of Sault Ste. MarieMunicipalities & Services | 171 | $128,334 | in Sault Ste. Marie |
| Algoma UniversityUniversities | 164 | $132,047 | in Sault Ste. Marie |
| Sault College Of Applied Arts and TechnologyColleges | 129 | $129,759 | in Sault Ste. Marie |
| St. Joseph's General HospitalHospitals & Boards of Public Health | 77 | $119,970 | in Elliot Lake |
| North Shore Health NetworkHospitals & Boards of Public Health | 50 | $126,885 | where its hospital sites are (Statistics Canada, ODHF) |
| Lady Dunn Health CentreHospitals & Boards of Public Health | 23 | $119,639 | in Wawa |
| City Of Elliot LakeMunicipalities & Services | 16 | $135,388 | in Elliot Lake |
| Hornepayne Community HospitalHospitals & Boards of Public Health | 8 | $133,386 | in Hornepayne |
| Town Of Blind RiverMunicipalities & Services | 7 | $124,771 | in Blind River |
| Municipality Of WawaMunicipalities & Services | 3 | $116,525 | in Wawa |
| Township Of DubreuilvilleMunicipalities & Services | 2 | $128,989 | in Dubreuilville |
| City Of Sault Ste. Marie-Public Library BoardMunicipalities & Services | 1 | $166,032 | in Sault Ste. Marie |
| Municipality Of Huron ShoresMunicipalities & Services | 1 | $116,428 | in Huron Shores |
| Town Of ThessalonMunicipalities & Services | 1 | $101,945 | in Thessalon |
| Township Of HornepayneMunicipalities & Services | 1 | $111,470 | in Hornepayne |
Cities in Algoma District
| City | People | Median | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sault Ste. Marie | 1,026 | $120,053 | 5 |
| Elliot Lake | 93 | $124,073 | 2 |
| Wawa | 26 | $118,930 | 2 |
| Hornepayne | 9 | $126,636 | 2 |
| Blind River | 7 | $124,771 | 1 |
| Dubreuilville | 2 | $128,989 | 1 |
| Huron Shores | 1 | $116,428 | 1 |
| Thessalon | 1 | $101,945 | 1 |
Most common jobs
People with each title, 2025.
By sector
| Sector | People | Employers |
|---|---|---|
| School Boards | 935 | 2 |
| Hospitals & Boards of Public Health | 719 | 5 |
| Municipalities & Services | 203 | 9 |
| Universities | 164 | 1 |
| Colleges | 129 | 1 |
People on the list by year
2.1K +1.4%
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1996 | |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 26 |
| 2003 | 37 |
| 2004 | 37 |
| 2005 | 43 |
| 2006 | 75 |
| 2007 | 104 |
| 2008 | 216 |
| 2009 | 222 |
| 2010 | 273 |
| 2011 | 273 |
| 2012 | 295 |
| 2013 | 312 |
| 2014 | 444 |
| 2015 | 437 |
| 2016 | 471 |
| 2017 | 444 |
| 2018 | 546 |
| 2019 | 996 |
| 2020 | 808 |
| 2021 | 1,283 |
| 2022 | 1,482 |
| 2023 | 1,724 |
| 2024 | 2,121 |
| 2025 | 2,150 |
Median salary by year
Algoma District medianOntario median
$118K −8.0%
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| Year | Algoma District | Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | $113,423 | |
| 1997 | $105,162 | $113,833 |
| 1998 | $106,524 | $112,006 |
| 1999 | $108,000 | $112,914 |
| 2000 | $107,707 | $113,847 |
| 2001 | $114,954 | $115,801 |
| 2002 | $115,767 | $116,976 |
| 2003 | $116,143 | $115,350 |
| 2004 | $115,450 | $115,563 |
| 2005 | $105,894 | $115,652 |
| 2006 | $110,723 | $116,135 |
| 2007 | $108,040 | $115,813 |
| 2008 | $108,160 | $115,001 |
| 2009 | $107,842 | $115,274 |
| 2010 | $110,682 | $115,250 |
| 2011 | $113,267 | $115,352 |
| 2012 | $113,581 | $115,302 |
| 2013 | $113,394 | $115,414 |
| 2014 | $113,395 | $115,782 |
| 2015 | $111,594 | $115,332 |
| 2016 | $111,948 | $115,440 |
| 2017 | $111,949 | $115,881 |
| 2018 | $110,377 | $115,487 |
| 2019 | $106,833 | $115,284 |
| 2020 | $114,183 | $113,876 |
| 2021 | $107,166 | $111,295 |
| 2022 | $107,692 | $112,439 |
| 2023 | $111,625 | $115,292 |
| 2024 | $128,310 | $125,365 |
| 2025 | $118,097 | $122,262 |
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Questions and answers
How many public employees in Algoma District are paid $100,000 or more?
2,150 people at 18 employers based in Algoma District were on the 2025 list, +1.4% on 2024.
What is the median public sector salary in Algoma District?
$118,097 among the people on the 2025 list at employers based in Algoma District, against $122,262 for all of Ontario.
Who is the highest-paid public employee in Algoma District?
In 2025, Michael D'Agostino, Associate Pathologist/Pathologiste adjoint at Sault Area Hospital, with a salary of $428,269.
Which employer in Algoma District has the most people on the list?
Algoma District School Board, with 651 people in 2025.
Which employers count as being in Algoma District?
Those placed in this area by their name, by where their schools or hospital sites are, or by their main campus. Province-wide employers are not placed, so people who live or work in Algoma District for a ministry, Ontario Power Generation or the OPP are not counted here.
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.