County, region or district
Public sector salaries in Grey County
381 people at 10 public employers based in Grey County were paid $100,000 or more in 2025. This area includes the cities inside it.
People on the 2025 list
381
+21.0% vs 2024
Median salary
$118,446
+2.6% vs 2024
Total salaries
$47.5M
Employers
10
Everyone in Grey County, 2025
The 25 highest paid, then everyone at the employers based in Grey County, 200 at a time.
Top 25 of 381
| # | Name | Employer | Salary | Benefits | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Randy ScherzerChief Administrative Officer | County Of Grey | $231,683 | $933 | +$25,456 (+12.3%) |
| 2 | Timothy SimmondsCity Manager | City Of Owen Sound | $224,784 | $791 | +$5,759 (+2.6%) |
| 3 | Karen GovanChief Administrative Officer | Municipality Of Grey Highlands | $215,770 | $2,408 | +$14,910 (+7.4%) |
| 4 | Christopher KnollChief of Police | Town Of Hanover | $215,399 | $3,663 | +$21,287 (+11.0%) |
| 5 | Dana HowesPresident and Chief Executive Officer | Hanover And District Hospital | $211,826 | $611 | +$7,368 (+3.6%) |
| 6 | Craig AmbrosePolice Chief | City Of Owen Sound | $206,882 | $13,086 | +$4,093 (+2.0%) |
| 7 | Michele HarrisChief Administrative Officer/Deputy Clerk | Municipality Of West Grey | $189,508 | $668 | new |
| 8 | Jeremy WhitePolice Chief | Municipality Of West Grey | $187,827 | $759 | +$32,161 (+20.7%) |
| 9 | Anne Marie ShawDirector Community Services | County Of Grey | $186,716 | $777 | +$4,556 (+2.5%) |
| 10 | Jennifer CornellDirector of Long Term Care and Senior Services | County Of Grey | $186,432 | $772 | +$10,582 (+6.0%) |
| 11 | Patrick HoyDirector Transportation Services | County Of Grey | $186,432 | $776 | +$10,582 (+6.0%) |
| 12 | Kevin McnabDirector Paramedic Services | County Of Grey | $186,432 | $772 | +$10,582 (+6.0%) |
| 13 | Jennifer MoreauDirector Human Resources | County Of Grey | $186,432 | $772 | +$10,582 (+6.0%) |
| 14 | Savanna MyersDirector Economic Development and Training | County Of Grey | $186,432 | $776 | +$19,392 (+11.6%) |
| 15 | Philip EaglesonFire Chief | City Of Owen Sound | $185,757 | $6,791 | +$12,835 (+7.4%) |
| 16 | Mary Lou SpicerDirector of Finance and County Treasurer | County Of Grey | $180,130 | $749 | +$10,266 (+6.0%) |
| 17 | Kim MightonVice President, Finance and Operations/Chief Financial Officer | Hanover And District Hospital | $177,590 | $516 | +$8,829 (+5.2%) |
| 18 | David BishopDeputy Police Chief | City Of Owen Sound | $175,731 | $4,286 | +$10,787 (+6.5%) |
| 19 | Joanne MooneyRegistered Nurse | County Of Grey | $175,147 | $0 | +$63,277 (+56.6%) |
| 20 | Jim EllisChief Administrative Officer | Township Of Southgate | $174,942 | $1,431 | +$21,814 (+14.2%) |
| 21 | Jody MaceachernDirector Information Technology | County Of Grey | $174,043 | $720 | +$9,948 (+6.1%) |
| 22 | Scott TaylorDirector Planning and Development | County Of Grey | $174,043 | $724 | +$9,948 (+6.1%) |
| 23 | George HebblethwaiteDeputy Chief | Town Of Hanover | $173,078 | $0 | +$6,277 (+3.8%) |
| 24 | Sherri WaldenChief Administrative Officer | Town Of Hanover | $171,340 | $1,666 | +$8,524 (+5.2%) |
| 25 | Saskia MacmillanVice President, Patient Care Services/Chief Nursing Officer | Hanover And District Hospital | $169,990 | $620 | +$17,608 (+11.6%) |
Employers based in Grey County
Municipalities & Services
County Of Grey
150people, 2025
$113,167median salary
since 20002025
Municipalities & Services
City Of Owen Sound
93people, 2025
$119,822median salary
since 20002025
Hospitals & Boards of Public Health
Hanover And District Hospital
41people, 2025
$120,068median salary
since 20032025
Municipalities & Services
Municipality Of West Grey
30people, 2025
$120,673median salary
since 20102025
Municipalities & Services
Town Of Hanover
20people, 2025
$132,170median salary
since 20072025
Municipalities & Services
Municipality Of Meaford
13people, 2025
$112,278median salary
since 20092025
Municipalities & Services
Township Of Georgian Bluffs
11people, 2025
$133,258median salary
since 20082025
Municipalities & Services
Township Of Southgate
11people, 2025
$122,610median salary
since 20162025
| Employer | People | Median | Placed by |
|---|---|---|---|
| County Of GreyMunicipalities & Services | 150 | $113,167 | its name |
| City Of Owen SoundMunicipalities & Services | 93 | $119,822 | in Owen Sound |
| Hanover And District HospitalHospitals & Boards of Public Health | 41 | $120,068 | in Hanover |
| Municipality Of West GreyMunicipalities & Services | 30 | $120,673 | in West Grey |
| Town Of HanoverMunicipalities & Services | 20 | $132,170 | in Hanover |
| Municipality Of MeafordMunicipalities & Services | 13 | $112,278 | in Meaford |
| Township Of Georgian BluffsMunicipalities & Services | 11 | $133,258 | in Georgian Bluffs |
| Township Of SouthgateMunicipalities & Services | 11 | $122,610 | in Southgate |
| Municipality Of Grey HighlandsMunicipalities & Services | 10 | $129,950 | in Grey Highlands |
| Township Of ChatsworthMunicipalities & Services | 2 | $125,577 | in Chatsworth |
Cities in Grey County
| City | People | Median | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owen Sound | 93 | $119,822 | 1 |
| Hanover | 61 | $122,001 | 2 |
| West Grey | 30 | $120,673 | 1 |
| Meaford | 13 | $112,278 | 1 |
| Georgian Bluffs | 11 | $133,258 | 1 |
| Southgate | 11 | $122,610 | 1 |
| Grey Highlands | 10 | $129,950 | 1 |
| Chatsworth | 2 | $125,577 | 1 |
Most common jobs
People with each title, 2025.
By sector
| Sector | People | Employers |
|---|---|---|
| Municipalities & Services | 340 | 9 |
| Hospitals & Boards of Public Health | 41 | 1 |
People on the list by year
381 +21.0%
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1996 | |
| 1997 | |
| 1998 | |
| 1999 | |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 21 |
| 2009 | 34 |
| 2010 | 37 |
| 2011 | 43 |
| 2012 | 71 |
| 2013 | 67 |
| 2014 | 72 |
| 2015 | 119 |
| 2016 | 120 |
| 2017 | 129 |
| 2018 | 127 |
| 2019 | 155 |
| 2020 | 212 |
| 2021 | 214 |
| 2022 | 264 |
| 2023 | 301 |
| 2024 | 315 |
| 2025 | 381 |
Median salary by year
Grey County medianOntario median
$120K$118K +2.6%
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| Year | Grey County | Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | $113,423 | |
| 1997 | $113,833 | |
| 1998 | $112,006 | |
| 1999 | $112,914 | |
| 2000 | $105,617 | $113,847 |
| 2001 | $103,199 | $115,801 |
| 2002 | $106,736 | $116,976 |
| 2003 | $112,617 | $115,350 |
| 2004 | $117,662 | $115,563 |
| 2005 | $120,087 | $115,652 |
| 2006 | $105,900 | $116,135 |
| 2007 | $110,884 | $115,813 |
| 2008 | $107,225 | $115,001 |
| 2009 | $109,739 | $115,274 |
| 2010 | $111,422 | $115,250 |
| 2011 | $108,630 | $115,352 |
| 2012 | $109,567 | $115,302 |
| 2013 | $110,588 | $115,414 |
| 2014 | $109,750 | $115,782 |
| 2015 | $113,490 | $115,332 |
| 2016 | $109,608 | $115,440 |
| 2017 | $109,858 | $115,881 |
| 2018 | $110,676 | $115,487 |
| 2019 | $110,794 | $115,284 |
| 2020 | $113,462 | $113,876 |
| 2021 | $113,032 | $111,295 |
| 2022 | $113,072 | $112,439 |
| 2023 | $114,281 | $115,292 |
| 2024 | $115,439 | $125,365 |
| 2025 | $118,446 | $122,262 |
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Questions and answers
How many public employees in Grey County are paid $100,000 or more?
381 people at 10 employers based in Grey County were on the 2025 list, +21.0% on 2024.
What is the median public sector salary in Grey County?
$118,446 among the people on the 2025 list at employers based in Grey County, against $122,262 for all of Ontario.
Who is the highest-paid public employee in Grey County?
In 2025, Randy Scherzer, Chief Administrative Officer at County Of Grey, with a salary of $231,683.
Which employer in Grey County has the most people on the list?
County Of Grey, with 150 people in 2025.
Which employers count as being in Grey 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 Grey 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.