County, region or district
Public sector salaries in Muskoka
505 people at 8 public employers based in Muskoka were paid $100,000 or more in 2025. This area includes the cities inside it.
People on the 2025 list
505
+22.0% vs 2024
Median salary
$118,357
+0.4% vs 2024
Total salaries
$63.5M
Employers
8
Everyone in Muskoka, 2025
The 25 highest paid, then everyone at the employers based in Muskoka, 200 at a time.
Top 25 of 505
| # | Name | Employer | Salary | Benefits | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Julie StevensChief Administrative Officer | District Municipality Of Muskoka | $301,360 | $10,580 | +$20,019 (+7.1%) |
| 2 | Cheryl HarrisonChief Executive Officer | Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare | $298,459 | $1,594 | +$35,190 (+13.4%) |
| 3 | Stephen RettieChief Administrative Officer | Town Of Bracebridge | $235,163 | $1,047 | +$12,687 (+5.7%) |
| 4 | Normand BarretteCommissioner, Health Services | District Municipality Of Muskoka | $213,241 | $980 | +$13,559 (+6.8%) |
| 5 | Jamie ClowDistrict Solicitor | District Municipality Of Muskoka | $213,241 | $980 | +$13,559 (+6.8%) |
| 6 | Arfona ZwiersCommissioner of Community and Planning Services | District Municipality Of Muskoka | $213,241 | $980 | +$13,559 (+6.8%) |
| 7 | Suzanne OlimerCommissioner, Finance and Corporate Services | District Municipality Of Muskoka | $213,241 | $980 | +$13,559 (+6.8%) |
| 8 | James SteeleCommissioner, Engineering and Public Works | District Municipality Of Muskoka | $213,241 | $980 | +$13,559 (+6.8%) |
| 9 | David PinkChief Administrative Officer | Township Of Muskoka Lakes | $209,913 | $1,278 | +$39,762 (+23.4%) |
| 10 | Scott LucasChief Administrative Officer | Town Of Gravenhurst | $200,014 | $921 | +$13,641 (+7.3%) |
| 11 | Diane GeorgeVice President, Integrated Care, Patient Services, Quality and Chief Nursing Executive | Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare | $196,594 | $1,033 | +$7,079 (+3.7%) |
| 12 | Alasdair SmithVice President Corporate Services Strategy Planning and Chief Financial Officer | Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare | $196,592 | $258 | new |
| 13 | Greg MariottiChief Administrative Officer | Township Of Georgian Bay | $194,567 | $559 | +$14,882 (+8.3%) |
| 14 | Dawn MacneilRegistered Nurse | District Municipality Of Muskoka | $194,295 | $655 | +$62,756 (+47.7%) |
| 15 | Denise CorryChief Administrative Officer | Town Of Huntsville | $193,007 | $3,491 | |
| 16 | Mary SilverthornVice President, People, Communications, Stakeholder Relations and Chief Human Resources Officer | Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare | $191,724 | $1,033 | +$3,557 (+1.9%) |
| 17 | Cheryl RaineyRegistered Nurse | Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare | $186,782 | $674 | −$1,357 (−0.7%) |
| 18 | Carrie ActonAdministrator, Fairvern | District Municipality Of Muskoka | $183,179 | $877 | +$22,707 (+14.1%) |
| 19 | Jennifer RidgleyAdministrator, Pines | District Municipality Of Muskoka | $182,853 | $890 | +$33,762 (+22.6%) |
| 20 | Jenny PidlubneyRegistered Nurse | Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare | $181,805 | $674 | +$16,308 (+9.9%) |
| 21 | James HeslingaRegistered Nurse | Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare | $181,662 | $0 | +$54,706 (+43.1%) |
| 22 | Jeffrey McwilliamChief of Paramedic Services and Emergency Planning | District Municipality Of Muskoka | $174,993 | $1,393 | +$5,066 (+3.0%) |
| 23 | Steve PeaceDirector of Public Works | Township Of Lake Of Bays | $173,620 | $824 | +$15,754 (+10.0%) |
| 24 | Adam LingClinical Pharmacist Supervisor | Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare | $166,444 | $811 | +$17,953 (+12.1%) |
| 25 | Michael CurrieDirector, Water and Wastewater Services | District Municipality Of Muskoka | $165,086 | $766 | +$15,184 (+10.1%) |
Employers based in Muskoka
Hospitals & Boards of Public Health
Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare
237people, 2025
$119,910median salary
since 20062025
Municipalities & Services
District Municipality Of Muskoka
154people, 2025
$115,862median salary
since 20012025
Municipalities & Services
Town Of Huntsville
27people, 2025
$117,245median salary
since 20062025
Municipalities & Services
Township Of Muskoka Lakes
23people, 2025
$122,111median salary
since 20072025
Municipalities & Services
Town Of Bracebridge
21people, 2025
$124,903median salary
since 20052025
Municipalities & Services
Town Of Gravenhurst
19people, 2025
$121,046median salary
since 20062025
Municipalities & Services
Township Of Georgian Bay
15people, 2025
$127,835median salary
since 20052025
Municipalities & Services
Township Of Lake Of Bays
9people, 2025
$147,504median salary
since 20082025
Cities in Muskoka
| City | People | Median | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | 27 | $117,245 | 1 |
| Muskoka Lakes | 23 | $122,111 | 1 |
| Bracebridge | 21 | $124,903 | 1 |
| Gravenhurst | 19 | $121,046 | 1 |
| Georgian Bay | 15 | $127,835 | 1 |
| Lake of Bays | 9 | $147,504 | 1 |
Most common jobs
People with each title, 2025.
By sector
| Sector | People | Employers |
|---|---|---|
| Municipalities & Services | 268 | 7 |
| Hospitals & Boards of Public Health | 237 | 1 |
People on the list by year
505 +22.0%
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1996 | |
| 1997 | |
| 1998 | |
| 1999 | |
| 2000 | |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 19 |
| 2007 | 23 |
| 2008 | 37 |
| 2009 | 50 |
| 2010 | 43 |
| 2011 | 44 |
| 2012 | 53 |
| 2013 | 59 |
| 2014 | 86 |
| 2015 | 90 |
| 2016 | 109 |
| 2017 | 117 |
| 2018 | 141 |
| 2019 | 151 |
| 2020 | 218 |
| 2021 | 212 |
| 2022 | 272 |
| 2023 | 354 |
| 2024 | 414 |
| 2025 | 505 |
Median salary by year
Muskoka medianOntario median
$118K +0.4%
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| Year | Muskoka | Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | $113,423 | |
| 1997 | $113,833 | |
| 1998 | $112,006 | |
| 1999 | $112,914 | |
| 2000 | $113,847 | |
| 2001 | $106,669 | $115,801 |
| 2002 | $108,974 | $116,976 |
| 2003 | $105,381 | $115,350 |
| 2004 | $112,906 | $115,563 |
| 2005 | $116,309 | $115,652 |
| 2006 | $116,051 | $116,135 |
| 2007 | $116,916 | $115,813 |
| 2008 | $113,677 | $115,001 |
| 2009 | $111,692 | $115,274 |
| 2010 | $110,660 | $115,250 |
| 2011 | $111,649 | $115,352 |
| 2012 | $112,350 | $115,302 |
| 2013 | $109,836 | $115,414 |
| 2014 | $111,155 | $115,782 |
| 2015 | $112,022 | $115,332 |
| 2016 | $111,279 | $115,440 |
| 2017 | $112,169 | $115,881 |
| 2018 | $110,401 | $115,487 |
| 2019 | $109,772 | $115,284 |
| 2020 | $108,498 | $113,876 |
| 2021 | $109,916 | $111,295 |
| 2022 | $110,607 | $112,439 |
| 2023 | $114,550 | $115,292 |
| 2024 | $117,846 | $125,365 |
| 2025 | $118,357 | $122,262 |
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Questions and answers
How many public employees in Muskoka are paid $100,000 or more?
505 people at 8 employers based in Muskoka were on the 2025 list, +22.0% on 2024.
What is the median public sector salary in Muskoka?
$118,357 among the people on the 2025 list at employers based in Muskoka, against $122,262 for all of Ontario.
Who is the highest-paid public employee in Muskoka?
In 2025, Julie Stevens, Chief Administrative Officer at District Municipality Of Muskoka, with a salary of $301,360.
Which employer in Muskoka has the most people on the list?
Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare, with 237 people in 2025.
Which employers count as being in Muskoka?
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 Muskoka 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.