County, region or district
Public sector salaries in Elgin County
593 people at 9 public employers based in Elgin County were paid $100,000 or more in 2025. This area includes the cities inside it.
People on the 2025 list
593
+18.6% vs 2024
Median salary
$121,067
+2.8% vs 2024
Total salaries
$77.3M
Employers
9
Everyone in Elgin County, 2025
The 25 highest paid, then everyone at the employers based in Elgin County, 200 at a time.
Top 25 of 593
| # | Name | Employer | Salary | Benefits | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. David Garcia-MarquezMedical Laboratory Pathologist | St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital | $414,264 | $746 | +$53,500 (+14.8%) |
| 2 | Dr. Fasahat WastyMedical Laboratory Pathologist | St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital | $380,556 | $776 | +$43,322 (+12.8%) |
| 3 | Karen DaviesPresident and Chief Executive Officer | St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital | $362,700 | $1,162 | +$26,824 (+8.0%) |
| 4 | Marc RoskampPolice Chief, St. Thomas Police Service | City Of St. Thomas | $256,357 | $8,091 | +$29,858 (+13.2%) |
| 5 | Shawna CunninghamVice President, People Services and Strategy | St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital | $244,004 | $728 | +$18,218 (+8.1%) |
| 6 | Monica OlanskiVice President, Patient Services and Chief Information Officer | St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital | $244,004 | $728 | +$18,218 (+8.1%) |
| 7 | Tonya SheldonVice President and Chief Financial Officer | St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital | $244,004 | $782 | +$18,218 (+8.1%) |
| 8 | Craig WatkinVice President and Chief Nursing Executive | St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital | $244,004 | $728 | +$18,218 (+8.1%) |
| 9 | Blaine ParkinChief Administrative Officer | County Of Elgin | $231,576 | $1,843 | +$18,452 (+8.7%) |
| 10 | Justin LawrenceExecutive Director, Industrial Development | City Of St. Thomas | $224,539 | $2,210 | +$14,791 (+7.1%) |
| 11 | Edward RolosonManager of Capital Projects Water Wastewater | Municipality Of Bayham | $213,391 | $991 | +$51,550 (+31.9%) |
| 12 | Carey HerdChief Administrative Officer | Municipality Of Central Elgin | $212,546 | $1,221 | +$94,559 (+80.1%) |
| 13 | Steve DonkerPlatoon Chief | City Of St. Thomas | $210,669 | $1,287 | +$29,798 (+16.5%) |
| 14 | Barry WaitePlatoon Chief | City Of St. Thomas | $209,987 | $1,287 | +$32,684 (+18.4%) |
| 15 | Derek DidykPlatoon Chief | City Of St. Thomas | $206,913 | $1,287 | +$21,292 (+11.5%) |
| 16 | Steven BogartDeputy Police Chief, St. Thomas Police Service | City Of St. Thomas | $205,245 | $3,496 | +$18,599 (+10.0%) |
| 17 | Lou PompiliiDirector of Planning and Building Services | City Of St. Thomas | $200,639 | $2,432 | |
| 18 | Dan SheridanDirector of Financial Services/City Treasurer | City Of St. Thomas | $200,639 | $2,415 | +$18,089 (+9.9%) |
| 19 | Sean HodginsCaptain, Fire | City Of St. Thomas | $200,617 | $1,197 | +$41,212 (+25.9%) |
| 20 | David GregoryFire Chief | City Of St. Thomas | $200,107 | $8,239 | +$16,543 (+9.0%) |
| 21 | Hanumka FerizovicClinical Resource Nurse | St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital | $199,059 | $370 | +$14,792 (+8.0%) |
| 22 | Heather SheridanDirector of Social Services | City Of St. Thomas | $195,583 | $2,391 | +$43,797 (+28.9%) |
| 23 | Kimberley VaughanInspector of Police, St. Thomas Police Service | City Of St. Thomas | $194,923 | $3,370 | +$13,508 (+7.4%) |
| 24 | Scott BrettCaptain, Fire | City Of St. Thomas | $193,312 | $1,170 | +$37,426 (+24.0%) |
| 25 | Derek Bonnett1st Class Firefighter | City Of St. Thomas | $192,129 | $1,027 | +$50,080 (+35.3%) |
Employers based in Elgin County
Hospitals & Boards of Public Health
St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital
265people, 2025
$115,971median salary
since 19962025
Municipalities & Services
City Of St. Thomas
221people, 2025
$132,438median salary
since 19982025
Municipalities & Services
County Of Elgin
40people, 2025
$133,048median salary
since 20012025
Municipalities & Services
Town Of Aylmer
22people, 2025
$135,887median salary
since 20072025
Municipalities & Services
Municipality Of Central Elgin
17people, 2025
$118,265median salary
since 20072025
Municipalities & Services
Municipality Of Bayham
9people, 2025
$124,227median salary
since 20152025
Municipalities & Services
Township Of Malahide
9people, 2025
$124,515median salary
since 20082025
Municipalities & Services
Township Of Southwold
8people, 2025
$143,132median salary
since 20132025
| Employer | People | Median | Placed by |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Thomas Elgin General HospitalHospitals & Boards of Public Health | 265 | $115,971 | in St. Thomas |
| City Of St. ThomasMunicipalities & Services | 221 | $132,438 | in St. Thomas |
| County Of ElginMunicipalities & Services | 40 | $133,048 | its name |
| Town Of AylmerMunicipalities & Services | 22 | $135,887 | in Aylmer |
| Municipality Of Central ElginMunicipalities & Services | 17 | $118,265 | in Central Elgin |
| Municipality Of BayhamMunicipalities & Services | 9 | $124,227 | in Bayham |
| Township Of MalahideMunicipalities & Services | 9 | $124,515 | in Malahide |
| Township Of SouthwoldMunicipalities & Services | 8 | $143,132 | in Southwold |
| Municipality Of West ElginMunicipalities & Services | 2 | $156,646 | in West Elgin |
Cities in Elgin County
| City | People | Median | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Thomas | 486 | $120,603 | 2 |
| Aylmer | 22 | $135,887 | 1 |
| Central Elgin | 17 | $118,265 | 1 |
| Bayham | 9 | $124,227 | 1 |
| Malahide | 9 | $124,515 | 1 |
| Southwold | 8 | $143,132 | 1 |
| West Elgin | 2 | $156,646 | 1 |
Most common jobs
People with each title, 2025.
By sector
| Sector | People | Employers |
|---|---|---|
| Municipalities & Services | 328 | 8 |
| Hospitals & Boards of Public Health | 265 | 1 |
People on the list by year
593 +18.6%
Show as a table
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 3 |
| 1997 | |
| 1998 | 4 |
| 1999 | 4 |
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 11 |
| 2004 | 13 |
| 2005 | 17 |
| 2006 | 32 |
| 2007 | 39 |
| 2008 | 52 |
| 2009 | 53 |
| 2010 | 68 |
| 2011 | 74 |
| 2012 | 99 |
| 2013 | 105 |
| 2014 | 145 |
| 2015 | 168 |
| 2016 | 176 |
| 2017 | 183 |
| 2018 | 211 |
| 2019 | 219 |
| 2020 | 265 |
| 2021 | 271 |
| 2022 | 318 |
| 2023 | 421 |
| 2024 | 500 |
| 2025 | 593 |
Median salary by year
Elgin County medianOntario median
$154K$121K +2.8%
Show as a table
| Year | Elgin County | Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | $148,495 | $113,423 |
| 1997 | $113,833 | |
| 1998 | $146,054 | $112,006 |
| 1999 | $147,079 | $112,914 |
| 2000 | $153,934 | $113,847 |
| 2001 | $113,429 | $115,801 |
| 2002 | $131,996 | $116,976 |
| 2003 | $110,927 | $115,350 |
| 2004 | $110,742 | $115,563 |
| 2005 | $111,640 | $115,652 |
| 2006 | $107,860 | $116,135 |
| 2007 | $111,884 | $115,813 |
| 2008 | $107,025 | $115,001 |
| 2009 | $110,222 | $115,274 |
| 2010 | $109,612 | $115,250 |
| 2011 | $108,740 | $115,352 |
| 2012 | $111,967 | $115,302 |
| 2013 | $111,405 | $115,414 |
| 2014 | $112,893 | $115,782 |
| 2015 | $108,939 | $115,332 |
| 2016 | $111,019 | $115,440 |
| 2017 | $112,100 | $115,881 |
| 2018 | $111,976 | $115,487 |
| 2019 | $115,043 | $115,284 |
| 2020 | $112,307 | $113,876 |
| 2021 | $113,070 | $111,295 |
| 2022 | $116,669 | $112,439 |
| 2023 | $118,965 | $115,292 |
| 2024 | $117,713 | $125,365 |
| 2025 | $121,067 | $122,262 |
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Questions and answers
How many public employees in Elgin County are paid $100,000 or more?
593 people at 9 employers based in Elgin County were on the 2025 list, +18.6% on 2024.
What is the median public sector salary in Elgin County?
$121,067 among the people on the 2025 list at employers based in Elgin County, against $122,262 for all of Ontario.
Who is the highest-paid public employee in Elgin County?
In 2025, Dr. David Garcia-Marquez, Medical Laboratory Pathologist at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital, with a salary of $414,264.
Which employer in Elgin County has the most people on the list?
St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital, with 265 people in 2025.
Which employers count as being in Elgin 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 Elgin 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.