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Public sector salaries in Dufferin County
198 people at 9 public employers based in Dufferin County were paid $100,000 or more in 2025. This area includes the cities inside it.
People on the 2025 list
198
+25.3% vs 2024
Median salary
$118,303
+1.4% vs 2024
Total salaries
$25.5M
Employers
9
Everyone in Dufferin County, 2025
The 25 highest paid, then everyone at the employers based in Dufferin County, 200 at a time.
Top 25 of 198
| # | Name | Employer | Salary | Benefits | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David SmithChief Administrative Officer | Town Of Orangeville | $298,197 | $1,724 | +$27,168 (+10.0%) |
| 2 | Sonya PritchardChief Administrator Officer | County Of Dufferin | $253,081 | $1,380 | +$6,674 (+2.7%) |
| 3 | Antonietta MinichilloGeneral Manager, Corporate Services | Town Of Orangeville | $212,097 | $1,369 | +$34,326 (+19.3%) |
| 4 | Timothy KocialekGeneral Manager, Infrastructure Services | Town Of Orangeville | $207,408 | $1,418 | +$16,710 (+8.8%) |
| 5 | Heather SavageGeneral Manager, Community Services | Town Of Orangeville | $207,408 | $1,418 | +$14,528 (+7.5%) |
| 6 | Denyse MorrisseyChief Administrative Officer | Town Of Shelburne | $205,313 | $1,230 | +$2,056 (+1.0%) |
| 7 | Michael DunmoreChief Administrative Officer/Deputy-Clerk | Town Of Mono | $196,796 | $1,746 | +$16,441 (+9.1%) |
| 8 | Scott BurnsDirector of Public Works and County Engineering | County Of Dufferin | $192,276 | $1,077 | +$5,184 (+2.8%) |
| 9 | Brenda WagnerDirector of Health and Human Services | County Of Dufferin | $192,276 | $1,077 | +$11,417 (+6.3%) |
| 10 | Rohan ThompsonDirector of People and Equity | County Of Dufferin | $192,276 | $1,077 | +$5,048 (+2.7%) |
| 11 | Tracey AtkinsonChief Administrative Officer/Planner | Township Of Mulmur | $185,424 | $1,178 | −$1,901 (−1.0%) |
| 12 | Peter AvgoustisChief Administrative Officer | Township Of East Garafraxa | $178,898 | $0 | +$8,983 (+5.3%) |
| 13 | Denise HolmesChief Administrative Officer/Clerk | Township Of Melancthon | $178,550 | $876 | +$7,329 (+4.3%) |
| 14 | Cheryl BraanChief Financial Officer/Treasurer | Town Of Orangeville | $176,265 | $1,231 | +$16,047 (+10.0%) |
| 15 | Rajbir SianDirector of Development and Tourism | County Of Dufferin | $175,125 | $984 | +$71,680 (+69.3%) |
| 16 | Les HaluchaTreasurer | Town Of Mono | $173,464 | $1,492 | +$19,257 (+12.5%) |
| 17 | Darla FraserChief Executive Officer, Library | Town Of Orangeville | $172,716 | $1,201 | +$4,562 (+2.7%) |
| 18 | Armando NarvaliManager, Information Technology | Town Of Orangeville | $171,621 | $1,148 | +$67,260 (+64.5%) |
| 19 | John SniderFire Chief | Town Of Orangeville | $167,063 | $1,104 | new |
| 20 | Raylene McgradyTown Clerk | Town Of Orangeville | $166,309 | $1,105 | +$28,180 (+20.4%) |
| 21 | Michael RichardsonDeputy Fire Chief | Town Of Orangeville | $166,043 | $1,157 | +$2,502 (+1.5%) |
| 22 | Charles CosgroveManager, Facilities and Parks | Town Of Orangeville | $165,384 | $1,148 | +$9,962 (+6.4%) |
| 23 | Aimee RavesManager of Corporate Finance, Treasurer | County Of Dufferin | $164,030 | $893 | +$11,009 (+7.2%) |
| 24 | Sean PryceFire Captain | Town Of Orangeville | $163,964 | $898 | +$3,450 (+2.1%) |
| 25 | Brandon WardManager, Planning | Town Of Orangeville | $162,265 | $1,148 | +$9,774 (+6.4%) |
Employers based in Dufferin County
Municipalities & Services
Town Of Orangeville
86people, 2025
$118,470median salary
since 20032025
Municipalities & Services
County Of Dufferin
77people, 2025
$112,508median salary
since 20042025
Municipalities & Services
Town Of Mono
11people, 2025
$120,536median salary
since 20112025
Municipalities & Services
Town Of Shelburne
6people, 2025
$142,294median salary
since 20072025
Municipalities & Services
Town Of Grand Valley
5people, 2025
$131,422median salary
since 20142025
Municipalities & Services
Township Of East Garafraxa
4people, 2025
$125,699median salary
since 20072025
Municipalities & Services
Township Of Mulmur
4people, 2025
$131,101median salary
since 20122025
Municipalities & Services
Township Of Melancthon
3people, 2025
$129,863median salary
since 20112025
| Employer | People | Median | Placed by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town Of OrangevilleMunicipalities & Services | 86 | $118,470 | in Orangeville |
| County Of DufferinMunicipalities & Services | 77 | $112,508 | its name |
| Town Of MonoMunicipalities & Services | 11 | $120,536 | in Mono |
| Town Of ShelburneMunicipalities & Services | 6 | $142,294 | in Shelburne |
| Town Of Grand ValleyMunicipalities & Services | 5 | $131,422 | in Grand Valley |
| Township Of East GarafraxaMunicipalities & Services | 4 | $125,699 | in East Garafraxa |
| Township Of MulmurMunicipalities & Services | 4 | $131,101 | in Mulmur |
| Township Of MelancthonMunicipalities & Services | 3 | $129,863 | in Melancthon |
| Township Of AmaranthMunicipalities & Services | 2 | $129,072 | in Amaranth |
Cities in Dufferin County
| City | People | Median | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orangeville | 86 | $118,470 | 1 |
| Mono | 11 | $120,536 | 1 |
| Shelburne | 6 | $142,294 | 1 |
| Grand Valley | 5 | $131,422 | 1 |
| East Garafraxa | 4 | $125,699 | 1 |
| Mulmur | 4 | $131,101 | 1 |
| Melancthon | 3 | $129,863 | 1 |
| Amaranth | 2 | $129,072 | 1 |
Most common jobs
People with each title, 2025.
People on the list by year
198 +25.3%
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1996 | |
| 1997 | |
| 1998 | |
| 1999 | |
| 2000 | |
| 2001 | |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 16 |
| 2008 | 30 |
| 2009 | 37 |
| 2010 | 50 |
| 2011 | 52 |
| 2012 | 69 |
| 2013 | 75 |
| 2014 | 94 |
| 2015 | 128 |
| 2016 | 85 |
| 2017 | 94 |
| 2018 | 98 |
| 2019 | 119 |
| 2020 | 98 |
| 2021 | 87 |
| 2022 | 94 |
| 2023 | 123 |
| 2024 | 158 |
| 2025 | 198 |
Median salary by year
Dufferin County medianOntario median
$153K$118K +1.4%
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| Year | Dufferin County | Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | $113,423 | |
| 1997 | $113,833 | |
| 1998 | $112,006 | |
| 1999 | $112,914 | |
| 2000 | $113,847 | |
| 2001 | $115,801 | |
| 2002 | $153,269 | $116,976 |
| 2003 | $107,858 | $115,350 |
| 2004 | $106,561 | $115,563 |
| 2005 | $114,922 | $115,652 |
| 2006 | $111,134 | $116,135 |
| 2007 | $109,400 | $115,813 |
| 2008 | $109,539 | $115,001 |
| 2009 | $111,603 | $115,274 |
| 2010 | $114,099 | $115,250 |
| 2011 | $112,962 | $115,352 |
| 2012 | $109,548 | $115,302 |
| 2013 | $109,855 | $115,414 |
| 2014 | $111,221 | $115,782 |
| 2015 | $109,618 | $115,332 |
| 2016 | $111,347 | $115,440 |
| 2017 | $112,554 | $115,881 |
| 2018 | $114,322 | $115,487 |
| 2019 | $113,845 | $115,284 |
| 2020 | $120,084 | $113,876 |
| 2021 | $121,229 | $111,295 |
| 2022 | $127,302 | $112,439 |
| 2023 | $122,905 | $115,292 |
| 2024 | $116,645 | $125,365 |
| 2025 | $118,303 | $122,262 |
Compare Dufferin County
Questions and answers
How many public employees in Dufferin County are paid $100,000 or more?
198 people at 9 employers based in Dufferin County were on the 2025 list, +25.3% on 2024.
What is the median public sector salary in Dufferin County?
$118,303 among the people on the 2025 list at employers based in Dufferin County, against $122,262 for all of Ontario.
Who is the highest-paid public employee in Dufferin County?
In 2025, David Smith, Chief Administrative Officer at Town Of Orangeville, with a salary of $298,197.
Which employer in Dufferin County has the most people on the list?
Town Of Orangeville, with 86 people in 2025.
Which employers count as being in Dufferin County?
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 Dufferin County 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.