County, region or district
Public sector salaries in Lambton County
1,085 people at 12 public employers based in Lambton County were paid $100,000 or more in 2025. This area includes the cities inside it.
People on the 2025 list
1,085
−1.1% vs 2024
Median salary
$121,271
−0.5% vs 2024
Total salaries
$139M
Employers
12
Everyone in Lambton County, 2025
The 25 highest paid, then everyone at the employers based in Lambton County, 200 at a time.
Top 25 of 1,085
| # | Name | Employer | Salary | Benefits | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paula Reaume-ZimmerPresident and Chief Executive Officer | Bluewater Health | $358,452 | $1,045 | +$38,905 (+12.2%) |
| 2 | Karalyn DueckMedical Officer of Health | County Of Lambton | $348,420 | $2,034 | +$42,067 (+13.7%) |
| 3 | Rob KardasPresident and Chief Executive Officer | Lambton College Of Applied Arts and Technology | $304,106 | $717 | $0 (+0.0%) |
| 4 | Stephane ThiffeaultChief Administrative Officer | County Of Lambton | $291,728 | $2,034 | +$22,973 (+8.5%) |
| 5 | Chris CarterChief Administrative Officer | City Of Sarnia | $278,999 | $13,749 | +$8,585 (+3.2%) |
| 6 | Derek William DavisChief of Police | City Of Sarnia | $278,428 | $13,248 | +$17,828 (+6.8%) |
| 7 | Larry PalarchioGeneral Manager of Finance Facilities and Acquisitions Division | County Of Lambton | $248,874 | $1,735 | +$40,424 (+19.4%) |
| 8 | Spencer DicksonSenior Vice President, Strategy and Corporate Services | Lambton College Of Applied Arts and Technology | $241,084 | $224 | +$715 (+0.3%) |
| 9 | Mehdi SheikhzadehSenior Vice-President, Research and Innovation | Lambton College Of Applied Arts and Technology | $241,084 | $351 | +$1,255 (+0.5%) |
| 10 | David MachacekSenior Vice President, Academic and Student Success | Lambton College Of Applied Arts and Technology | $241,080 | $351 | +$17,637 (+7.9%) |
| 11 | Andrew MeyerDeputy Chief Administration Officer and General Manager of Cultural Services | County Of Lambton | $223,264 | $1,816 | +$4,722 (+2.2%) |
| 12 | Robert DeraadVice President, Clinical Services | Bluewater Health | $222,151 | $983 | +$21,648 (+10.8%) |
| 13 | Lisa ReganVice President, Care Transitions | Bluewater Health | $222,151 | $983 | +$25,169 (+12.8%) |
| 14 | Marlene KerwinVice President, Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer | Bluewater Health | $222,151 | $983 | +$21,240 (+10.6%) |
| 15 | Jane MathewsVice President Clinical Support Services and Chief Nursing Executive | Bluewater Health | $220,568 | $983 | +$44,221 (+25.1%) |
| 16 | Michael Van SickleDeputy Chief of Police | City Of Sarnia | $219,280 | $12,331 | +$13,624 (+6.6%) |
| 17 | Ronald HansenDeputy Chief of Police | City Of Sarnia | $218,439 | $12,003 | +$83,042 (+61.3%) |
| 18 | Jason ColeGeneral Manager of Infrastructure and Development Services | County Of Lambton | $213,272 | $1,735 | +$4,822 (+2.3%) |
| 19 | David JacksonGeneral Manager, Engineering and Operations | City Of Sarnia | $212,839 | $7,749 | +$6,551 (+3.2%) |
| 20 | David StockdaleGeneral Manager, Corporate Services | City Of Sarnia | $212,792 | $7,672 | +$12,694 (+6.3%) |
| 21 | Jeffrey WeberFire Chief | City Of Sarnia | $211,619 | $2,625 | +$34,851 (+19.7%) |
| 22 | Kurtis GrayAssociate Vice-President, Student Success | Lambton College Of Applied Arts and Technology | $210,730 | $201 | +$6,286 (+3.1%) |
| 23 | John RodeyChief Administrative Officer | Township Of St. Clair | $202,002 | $1,007 | +$11,630 (+6.1%) |
| 24 | Alison MahonDirector, Professional Staff and Medical Affairs | Bluewater Health | $197,284 | $490 | +$31,080 (+18.7%) |
| 25 | Kent Alexander JamiesonStaff Sergeant | City Of Sarnia | $197,193 | $2,068 | −$9,551 (−4.6%) |
Employers based in Lambton County
Hospitals & Boards of Public Health
Bluewater Health
374people, 2025
$117,096median salary
since 20032025
Municipalities & Services
City Of Sarnia
315people, 2025
$131,335median salary
since 19982025
Municipalities & Services
County Of Lambton
189people, 2025
$114,901median salary
since 19982025
Colleges
Lambton College Of Applied Arts and Technology
155people, 2025
$132,216median salary
since 20062025
Municipalities & Services
Township Of St. Clair
20people, 2025
$128,920median salary
since 20042025
Municipalities & Services
Village Of Point Edward
10people, 2025
$120,042median salary
since 20102025
Municipalities & Services
Town Of Petrolia
7people, 2025
$114,339median salary
since 20142025
Municipalities & Services
Municipality Of Lambton Shores
6people, 2025
$135,763median salary
since 20052025
| Employer | People | Median | Placed by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluewater HealthHospitals & Boards of Public Health | 374 | $117,096 | where its hospital sites are (Statistics Canada, ODHF) |
| City Of SarniaMunicipalities & Services | 315 | $131,335 | in Sarnia |
| County Of LambtonMunicipalities & Services | 189 | $114,901 | its name |
| Lambton College Of Applied Arts and TechnologyColleges | 155 | $132,216 | in Sarnia |
| Township Of St. ClairMunicipalities & Services | 20 | $128,920 | in St. Clair |
| Village Of Point EdwardMunicipalities & Services | 10 | $120,042 | in Point Edward |
| Town Of PetroliaMunicipalities & Services | 7 | $114,339 | in Petrolia |
| Municipality Of Lambton ShoresMunicipalities & Services | 6 | $135,763 | in Lambton Shores |
| Township Of WarwickMunicipalities & Services | 4 | $112,561 | in Warwick |
| Township Of Dawn-EuphemiaMunicipalities & Services | 2 | $112,846 | in Dawn-Euphemia |
| Township Of EnniskillenMunicipalities & Services | 2 | $112,145 | in Enniskillen |
| Municipality Of Brooke-AlvinstonMunicipalities & Services | 1 | $111,179 | in Brooke-Alvinston |
Cities in Lambton County
| City | People | Median | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarnia | 470 | $132,216 | 2 |
| St. Clair | 20 | $128,920 | 1 |
| Point Edward | 10 | $120,042 | 1 |
| Petrolia | 7 | $114,339 | 1 |
| Lambton Shores | 6 | $135,763 | 1 |
| Warwick | 4 | $112,561 | 1 |
| Dawn-Euphemia | 2 | $112,846 | 1 |
| Enniskillen | 2 | $112,145 | 1 |
| Brooke-Alvinston | 1 | $111,179 | 1 |
Most common jobs
People with each title, 2025.
By sector
| Sector | People | Employers |
|---|---|---|
| Municipalities & Services | 556 | 10 |
| Hospitals & Boards of Public Health | 374 | 1 |
| Colleges | 155 | 1 |
People on the list by year
1.1K −1.1%
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1996 | |
| 1997 | |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 21 |
| 2004 | 27 |
| 2005 | 33 |
| 2006 | 56 |
| 2007 | 84 |
| 2008 | 117 |
| 2009 | 135 |
| 2010 | 137 |
| 2011 | 164 |
| 2012 | 187 |
| 2013 | 212 |
| 2014 | 224 |
| 2015 | 286 |
| 2016 | 326 |
| 2017 | 350 |
| 2018 | 425 |
| 2019 | 619 |
| 2020 | 710 |
| 2021 | 717 |
| 2022 | 784 |
| 2023 | 975 |
| 2024 | 1,097 |
| 2025 | 1,085 |
Median salary by year
Lambton County medianOntario median
$121K −0.5%
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| Year | Lambton County | Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | $113,423 | |
| 1997 | $113,833 | |
| 1998 | $100,380 | $112,006 |
| 1999 | $105,458 | $112,914 |
| 2000 | $109,439 | $113,847 |
| 2001 | $107,476 | $115,801 |
| 2002 | $108,965 | $116,976 |
| 2003 | $107,629 | $115,350 |
| 2004 | $109,050 | $115,563 |
| 2005 | $117,208 | $115,652 |
| 2006 | $112,421 | $116,135 |
| 2007 | $112,788 | $115,813 |
| 2008 | $107,714 | $115,001 |
| 2009 | $110,391 | $115,274 |
| 2010 | $110,650 | $115,250 |
| 2011 | $108,243 | $115,352 |
| 2012 | $110,012 | $115,302 |
| 2013 | $111,628 | $115,414 |
| 2014 | $113,724 | $115,782 |
| 2015 | $111,854 | $115,332 |
| 2016 | $111,205 | $115,440 |
| 2017 | $112,460 | $115,881 |
| 2018 | $112,812 | $115,487 |
| 2019 | $113,813 | $115,284 |
| 2020 | $114,396 | $113,876 |
| 2021 | $115,378 | $111,295 |
| 2022 | $117,116 | $112,439 |
| 2023 | $120,230 | $115,292 |
| 2024 | $121,877 | $125,365 |
| 2025 | $121,271 | $122,262 |
Compare Lambton County
Questions and answers
How many public employees in Lambton County are paid $100,000 or more?
1,085 people at 12 employers based in Lambton County were on the 2025 list, −1.1% on 2024.
What is the median public sector salary in Lambton County?
$121,271 among the people on the 2025 list at employers based in Lambton County, against $122,262 for all of Ontario.
Who is the highest-paid public employee in Lambton County?
In 2025, Paula Reaume-Zimmer, President and Chief Executive Officer at Bluewater Health, with a salary of $358,452.
Which employer in Lambton County has the most people on the list?
Bluewater Health, with 374 people in 2025.
Which employers count as being in Lambton 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 Lambton 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.