County, region or district
Public sector salaries in Niagara Region
8,910 people at 19 public employers based in Niagara Region were paid $100,000 or more in 2025. This area includes the cities inside it.
People on the 2025 list
8,910
+5.1% vs 2024
Median salary
$121,870
−2.9% vs 2024
Total salaries
$1.2B
Employers
19
Everyone in Niagara Region, 2025
The 25 highest paid, then everyone at the employers based in Niagara Region, 200 at a time.
Top 25 of 8,910
| # | Name | Employer | Salary | Benefits | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lynn GuerrieroPresident and Chief Executive Officer/Président et chef de la direction | Niagara Health System | $638,451 | $14,732 | +$102,454 (+19.1%) |
| 2 | Bill FordyChief of Police | Regional Municipality Of Niagara – Niagara Reg. Police | $437,368 | $55,325 | +$107,701 (+32.7%) |
| 3 | Dr.Dimitri KoutsogiannisAssociate Director, Pathology/Directeur adjoint, pathologie | Niagara Health System | $395,927 | $1,247 | −$15,292 (−3.7%) |
| 4 | Lesley Rigg GoldblumPresident and Vice-Chancellor | Brock University | $395,000 | $12,512 | +$17,636 (+4.7%) |
| 5 | Dirk De ClercqProfessor | Brock University | $386,118 | $670 | −$11,128 (−2.8%) |
| 6 | Kevin ChanChief of Staff, Vice-president of Medical Affairs/Chef de personnel, vice-président aux affaires médicales | Niagara Health System | $371,250 | $12,837 | new |
| 7 | Harpreet BassiExecutive Vice-President, Strategy and Communications/Vice-président exécutif, Stratégie et communications | Niagara Health System | $370,301 | $7,051 | +$93,218 (+33.6%) |
| 8 | Azim KasmaniCommissioner Public Health Ministry of Health | Regional Municipality Of Niagara | $365,423 | $1,085 | +$49,289 (+15.6%) |
| 9 | Dr. Ankush ChanderPathologist/Pathologiste | Niagara Health System | $363,997 | $1,087 | +$28,306 (+8.4%) |
| 10 | Dr.Zuoyu ZhengPathologist/Pathologiste | Niagara Health System | $363,549 | $1,087 | +$29,102 (+8.7%) |
| 11 | Martin KusyProfessor | Brock University | $353,951 | $0 | +$64,092 (+22.1%) |
| 12 | Heather PatersonExecutive Vice-President, Clinical Operations/Vice-président exécutif, opérations cliniques | Niagara Health System | $345,356 | $7,051 | +$60,139 (+21.1%) |
| 13 | Sean KennedyPresident | Niagara College Of Applied Arts and Technology | $343,443 | $5,966 | +$0 (+0.0%) |
| 14 | Linda BoichExecutive Vice-President, Patient Experience and Integrated Care/Vice-président exécutif, Expérience patient et soins intégrés | Niagara Health System | $332,993 | $7,051 | +$47,775 (+16.8%) |
| 15 | Fiona PeacefullExecutive Vice-President, Human Resources/Vice-président exécutif, ressources humaines | Niagara Health System | $332,544 | $7,051 | +$53,620 (+19.2%) |
| 16 | Sonali KohliExecutive Vice-President, Transformation and Chief Information Officer /Vice-président exécutif, Transformation et chef de l'information | Niagara Health System | $331,382 | $7,043 | +$61,252 (+22.7%) |
| 17 | Simon AkinsulieExecutive Vice-President, Practice, Clinical Services and Chief Nursing Executive/Vice-présidente exécutive, Pratique, Soutien clinique et directrice générale des soins infirmiers | Niagara Health System | $331,181 | $7,043 | +$68,197 (+25.9%) |
| 18 | Anthony DicaitaExecutive Vice-President, Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer/Vice-président exécutif, services corporatifs et chef des finances | Niagara Health System | $322,679 | $4,800 | new |
| 19 | Ronald TrippChief Administrative Officer | Regional Municipality Of Niagara | $317,454 | $11,877 | +$20,721 (+7.0%) |
| 20 | Vincent WongSergeant | Regional Municipality Of Niagara – Niagara Reg. Police | $313,040 | $857 | +$84,577 (+37.0%) |
| 21 | Jason BurgessChief Administrative Officer | City Of Niagara Falls | $311,915 | $582 | +$18,094 (+6.2%) |
| 22 | Usman RajaAssociate Dean | Brock University | $301,471 | $1,073 | +$32,087 (+11.9%) |
| 23 | Yaprak BerktinChief Capital Planning Officer/Directeur de la planification des immobilisations | Niagara Health System | $294,086 | $316 | new |
| 24 | Arja Vainio-MattilaProvost and Vice-President, Academic | Brock University | $292,074 | $10,947 | +$174,121 (+147.6%) |
| 25 | Todd WaselovichDeputy Chief | Regional Municipality Of Niagara – Niagara Reg. Police | $292,018 | $39,466 | +$64,940 (+28.6%) |
Employers based in Niagara Region
School Boards
District School Board Of Niagara
2,082people, 2025
$118,036median salary
since 20022025
Hospitals & Boards of Public Health
Niagara Health System
1,629people, 2025
$116,451median salary
since 20002025
School Boards
Niagara Catholic District School Board
1,200people, 2025
$129,383median salary
since 20022025
Municipalities & Services
Regional Municipality Of Niagara – Niagara Reg. Police
957people, 2025
$144,347median salary
since 20132025
Municipalities & Services
Regional Municipality Of Niagara
904people, 2025
$121,321median salary
since 19962025
Universities
Brock University
726people, 2025
$174,455median salary
since 19962025
Colleges
Niagara College Of Applied Arts and Technology
427people, 2025
$132,080median salary
since 19962025
Municipalities & Services
City Of St Catharines
305people, 2025
$131,933median salary
since 19962025
| Employer | People | Median | Placed by |
|---|---|---|---|
| District School Board Of NiagaraSchool Boards | 2,082 | $118,036 | where its schools are (Statistics Canada, ODEF) |
| Niagara Health SystemHospitals & Boards of Public Health | 1,629 | $116,451 | where its hospital sites are (Statistics Canada, ODHF) |
| Niagara Catholic District School BoardSchool Boards | 1,200 | $129,383 | where its schools are (Statistics Canada, ODEF) |
| Regional Municipality Of Niagara – Niagara Reg. PoliceMunicipalities & Services | 957 | $144,347 | its name |
| Regional Municipality Of NiagaraMunicipalities & Services | 904 | $121,321 | its name |
| Brock UniversityUniversities | 726 | $174,455 | in St. Catharines |
| Niagara College Of Applied Arts and TechnologyColleges | 427 | $132,080 | in Welland |
| City Of St CatharinesMunicipalities & Services | 305 | $131,933 | in St. Catharines |
| City Of Niagara FallsMunicipalities & Services | 254 | $121,949 | in Niagara Falls |
| City Of WellandMunicipalities & Services | 114 | $134,673 | in Welland |
| Town Of Fort ErieMunicipalities & Services | 57 | $116,282 | in Fort Erie |
| City Of ThoroldMunicipalities & Services | 47 | $126,544 | in Thorold |
| City Of Port ColborneMunicipalities & Services | 45 | $141,717 | in Port Colborne |
| Town Of Niagara-on-the-lakeMunicipalities & Services | 39 | $118,598 | in Niagara-on-the-Lake |
| Town Of LincolnMunicipalities & Services | 35 | $119,866 | in Lincoln |
| Town Of GrimsbyMunicipalities & Services | 33 | $129,176 | in Grimsby |
| Town Of PelhamMunicipalities & Services | 27 | $128,495 | in Pelham |
| Township Of West LincolnMunicipalities & Services | 20 | $122,388 | in West Lincoln |
| Township Of WainfleetMunicipalities & Services | 9 | $128,771 | in Wainfleet |
Cities in Niagara Region
| City | People | Median | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Catharines | 1,031 | $153,986 | 2 |
| Welland | 541 | $132,080 | 2 |
| Niagara Falls | 254 | $121,949 | 1 |
| Fort Erie | 57 | $116,282 | 1 |
| Thorold | 47 | $126,544 | 1 |
| Port Colborne | 45 | $141,717 | 1 |
| Niagara-on-the-Lake | 39 | $118,598 | 1 |
| Lincoln | 35 | $119,866 | 1 |
| Grimsby | 33 | $129,176 | 1 |
| Pelham | 27 | $128,495 | 1 |
| West Lincoln | 20 | $122,388 | 1 |
| Wainfleet | 9 | $128,771 | 1 |
Most common jobs
People with each title, 2025.
By sector
| Sector | People | Employers |
|---|---|---|
| School Boards | 3,282 | 2 |
| Municipalities & Services | 2,846 | 14 |
| Hospitals & Boards of Public Health | 1,629 | 1 |
| Universities | 726 | 1 |
| Colleges | 427 | 1 |
People on the list by year
8.9K +5.1%
Show as a table
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 26 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 32 |
| 1999 | 45 |
| 2000 | 72 |
| 2001 | 118 |
| 2002 | 159 |
| 2003 | 280 |
| 2004 | 248 |
| 2005 | 266 |
| 2006 | 580 |
| 2007 | 773 |
| 2008 | 1,032 |
| 2009 | 1,266 |
| 2010 | 1,462 |
| 2011 | 1,375 |
| 2012 | 1,470 |
| 2013 | 1,713 |
| 2014 | 2,228 |
| 2015 | 2,405 |
| 2016 | 2,432 |
| 2017 | 2,497 |
| 2018 | 2,850 |
| 2019 | 3,324 |
| 2020 | 4,007 |
| 2021 | 5,643 |
| 2022 | 6,090 |
| 2023 | 6,804 |
| 2024 | 8,480 |
| 2025 | 8,910 |
Median salary by year
Niagara Region medianOntario median
$122K −2.9%
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| Year | Niagara Region | Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | $106,751 | $113,423 |
| 1997 | $108,454 | $113,833 |
| 1998 | $105,424 | $112,006 |
| 1999 | $107,071 | $112,914 |
| 2000 | $105,578 | $113,847 |
| 2001 | $111,510 | $115,801 |
| 2002 | $112,221 | $116,976 |
| 2003 | $111,241 | $115,350 |
| 2004 | $113,395 | $115,563 |
| 2005 | $115,561 | $115,652 |
| 2006 | $112,300 | $116,135 |
| 2007 | $112,720 | $115,813 |
| 2008 | $113,431 | $115,001 |
| 2009 | $113,275 | $115,274 |
| 2010 | $112,624 | $115,250 |
| 2011 | $115,406 | $115,352 |
| 2012 | $117,691 | $115,302 |
| 2013 | $117,066 | $115,414 |
| 2014 | $116,286 | $115,782 |
| 2015 | $116,488 | $115,332 |
| 2016 | $117,785 | $115,440 |
| 2017 | $118,215 | $115,881 |
| 2018 | $118,141 | $115,487 |
| 2019 | $116,307 | $115,284 |
| 2020 | $114,383 | $113,876 |
| 2021 | $109,058 | $111,295 |
| 2022 | $110,495 | $112,439 |
| 2023 | $113,813 | $115,292 |
| 2024 | $125,565 | $125,365 |
| 2025 | $121,870 | $122,262 |
Compare Niagara Region
Questions and answers
How many public employees in Niagara Region are paid $100,000 or more?
8,910 people at 19 employers based in Niagara Region were on the 2025 list, +5.1% on 2024.
What is the median public sector salary in Niagara Region?
$121,870 among the people on the 2025 list at employers based in Niagara Region, against $122,262 for all of Ontario.
Who is the highest-paid public employee in Niagara Region?
In 2025, Lynn Guerriero, President and Chief Executive Officer/Président et chef de la direction at Niagara Health System, with a salary of $638,451.
Which employer in Niagara Region has the most people on the list?
District School Board Of Niagara, with 2,082 people in 2025.
Which employers count as being in Niagara Region?
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 Niagara Region 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.