County, region or district
Public sector salaries in Oxford County
534 people at 11 public employers based in Oxford County were paid $100,000 or more in 2025. This area includes the cities inside it.
People on the 2025 list
534
+34.8% vs 2024
Median salary
$118,907
−0.1% vs 2024
Total salaries
$67.6M
Employers
11
Everyone in Oxford County, 2025
The 25 highest paid, then everyone at the employers based in Oxford County, 200 at a time.
Top 25 of 534
| # | Name | Employer | Salary | Benefits | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lynn BuchnerDirector of Corporate Services | County Of Oxford | $342,059 | $842 | +$154,185 (+82.1%) |
| 2 | Benjamin AddleyChief Administrative Officer | County Of Oxford | $277,596 | $1,153 | +$22,679 (+8.9%) |
| 3 | Rodney WilkinsonChief of Police | City Of Woodstock – Woodstock Police Service | $267,385 | $9,949 | +$5,204 (+2.0%) |
| 4 | Kyle PrattChief Administrative Officer | Town Of Tillsonburg | $243,064 | $1,269 | +$15,557 (+6.8%) |
| 5 | Michael GravesChief Administration Officer | Town Of Ingersoll | $235,083 | $1,852 | +$49,148 (+26.4%) |
| 6 | Nicholas NovacichChief of Police | City Of Woodstock – Woodstock Police Service | $234,610 | $9,199 | +$20,288 (+9.5%) |
| 7 | David CreeryChief Administrative Officer | City Of Woodstock | $234,344 | $2,219 | +$10,097 (+4.5%) |
| 8 | James TaylorInspector | City Of Woodstock – Woodstock Police Service | $202,216 | $6,763 | +$25,347 (+14.3%) |
| 9 | Amy SmithDirector of Corporate Services and Human Resources | County Of Oxford | $195,548 | $1,153 | +$7,674 (+4.1%) |
| 10 | Harold De HaanCity Engineer | City Of Woodstock | $193,845 | $2,001 | +$8,091 (+4.4%) |
| 11 | Renato PulliaDirector of Finance/Treasurer | Town Of Tillsonburg | $192,784 | $1,169 | +$31,753 (+19.7%) |
| 12 | Heidi BecksInspector | City Of Woodstock – Woodstock Police Service | $192,757 | $6,763 | +$21,246 (+12.4%) |
| 13 | Mark DagerDirector of Long Term Care | County Of Oxford | $191,424 | $1,153 | +$14,840 (+8.4%) |
| 14 | Amy HumphriesDeputy Chief Administrative Officer/City Clerk | City Of Woodstock | $190,069 | $2,126 | +$9,682 (+5.4%) |
| 15 | Brian ConnorsDirector of Parks and Recreation | City Of Woodstock | $190,069 | $1,801 | +$4,315 (+2.3%) |
| 16 | Ryan HallDirector of Paramedic Services | County Of Oxford | $189,891 | $2,473 | +$15,744 (+9.0%) |
| 17 | April MullenChief Nursing Executive | Alexandra Hospital | $185,461 | $613 | +$427 (+0.2%) |
| 18 | Jennifer Fazakerley-RowChief Quality Officer and Vice President Human Resources and Risk | Alexandra Hospital | $185,461 | $613 | +$429 (+0.2%) |
| 19 | Melissa AbercrombieDirector of Public Works | County Of Oxford | $183,712 | $1,153 | +$27,194 (+17.4%) |
| 20 | Karen DeprestChief Administrative Officer Treasurer | Township Of East Zorra-Tavistock | $183,515 | $858 | +$2,557 (+1.4%) |
| 21 | Donald (Don) FordSenior Manager of Water and Wastewater Services | County Of Oxford | $179,624 | $1,153 | +$24,797 (+16.0%) |
| 22 | Paul MichielsDirector of Community Planning | County Of Oxford | $178,056 | $1,153 | +$29,292 (+19.7%) |
| 23 | Frank GrossSenior Manager of Transportation and Waste Management | County Of Oxford | $177,653 | $1,153 | +$22,212 (+14.3%) |
| 24 | Carolyn KingDirector of Financial Services/Treasurer | County Of Oxford | $177,057 | $1,153 | +$28,851 (+19.5%) |
| 25 | Diane CampbellDirector of Administrative Services | City Of Woodstock | $176,425 | $1,952 | −$9,329 (−5.0%) |
Employers based in Oxford County
Municipalities & Services
County Of Oxford
207people, 2025
$112,410median salary
since 19962025
Municipalities & Services
City Of Woodstock
97people, 2025
$125,466median salary
since 20002025
Municipalities & Services
City Of Woodstock – Woodstock Police Service
84people, 2025
$127,395median salary
since 20162025
Hospitals & Boards of Public Health
Alexandra Hospital
45people, 2025
$119,357median salary
since 20082025
Municipalities & Services
Town Of Tillsonburg
40people, 2025
$115,903median salary
since 20012025
Municipalities & Services
Town Of Ingersoll
18people, 2025
$131,487median salary
since 20072025
Municipalities & Services
Township Of Norwich
10people, 2025
$133,709median salary
since 20102025
Municipalities & Services
Township Of East Zorra-Tavistock
9people, 2025
$112,889median salary
since 20122025
| Employer | People | Median | Placed by |
|---|---|---|---|
| County Of OxfordMunicipalities & Services | 207 | $112,410 | its name |
| City Of WoodstockMunicipalities & Services | 97 | $125,466 | in Woodstock |
| City Of Woodstock – Woodstock Police ServiceMunicipalities & Services | 84 | $127,395 | in Woodstock |
| Alexandra HospitalHospitals & Boards of Public Health | 45 | $119,357 | in Ingersoll |
| Town Of TillsonburgMunicipalities & Services | 40 | $115,903 | in Tillsonburg |
| Town Of IngersollMunicipalities & Services | 18 | $131,487 | in Ingersoll |
| Township Of NorwichMunicipalities & Services | 10 | $133,709 | in Norwich |
| Township Of East Zorra-TavistockMunicipalities & Services | 9 | $112,889 | in East Zorra-Tavistock |
| Township Of ZorraMunicipalities & Services | 9 | $121,819 | in Zorra |
| Township Of Blandford-BlenheimMunicipalities & Services | 8 | $139,870 | in Blandford-Blenheim |
| Township Of South-West OxfordMunicipalities & Services | 7 | $122,966 | in South-West Oxford |
Cities in Oxford County
| City | People | Median | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodstock | 181 | $127,032 | 2 |
| Ingersoll | 63 | $121,591 | 2 |
| Tillsonburg | 40 | $115,903 | 1 |
| Norwich | 10 | $133,709 | 1 |
| East Zorra-Tavistock | 9 | $112,889 | 1 |
| Zorra | 9 | $121,819 | 1 |
| Blandford-Blenheim | 8 | $139,870 | 1 |
| South-West Oxford | 7 | $122,966 | 1 |
Most common jobs
People with each title, 2025.
By sector
| Sector | People | Employers |
|---|---|---|
| Municipalities & Services | 489 | 10 |
| Hospitals & Boards of Public Health | 45 | 1 |
People on the list by year
534 +34.8%
Show as a table
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2004 | 20 |
| 2005 | 14 |
| 2006 | 18 |
| 2007 | 27 |
| 2008 | 35 |
| 2009 | 81 |
| 2010 | 52 |
| 2011 | 41 |
| 2012 | 78 |
| 2013 | 67 |
| 2014 | 90 |
| 2015 | 121 |
| 2016 | 172 |
| 2017 | 184 |
| 2018 | 188 |
| 2019 | 204 |
| 2020 | 250 |
| 2021 | 266 |
| 2022 | 296 |
| 2023 | 341 |
| 2024 | 396 |
| 2025 | 534 |
Median salary by year
Oxford County medianOntario median
$170K$119K −0.1%
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| Year | Oxford County | Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | $103,649 | $113,423 |
| 1997 | $105,196 | $113,833 |
| 1998 | $169,737 | $112,006 |
| 1999 | $168,692 | $112,914 |
| 2000 | $123,654 | $113,847 |
| 2001 | $104,262 | $115,801 |
| 2002 | $134,044 | $116,976 |
| 2003 | $106,325 | $115,350 |
| 2004 | $107,839 | $115,563 |
| 2005 | $116,718 | $115,652 |
| 2006 | $120,312 | $116,135 |
| 2007 | $114,896 | $115,813 |
| 2008 | $111,712 | $115,001 |
| 2009 | $112,968 | $115,274 |
| 2010 | $108,560 | $115,250 |
| 2011 | $108,212 | $115,352 |
| 2012 | $107,698 | $115,302 |
| 2013 | $111,275 | $115,414 |
| 2014 | $109,015 | $115,782 |
| 2015 | $108,155 | $115,332 |
| 2016 | $109,874 | $115,440 |
| 2017 | $109,276 | $115,881 |
| 2018 | $111,497 | $115,487 |
| 2019 | $112,120 | $115,284 |
| 2020 | $116,589 | $113,876 |
| 2021 | $120,005 | $111,295 |
| 2022 | $118,672 | $112,439 |
| 2023 | $121,104 | $115,292 |
| 2024 | $119,082 | $125,365 |
| 2025 | $118,907 | $122,262 |
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Questions and answers
How many public employees in Oxford County are paid $100,000 or more?
534 people at 11 employers based in Oxford County were on the 2025 list, +34.8% on 2024.
What is the median public sector salary in Oxford County?
$118,907 among the people on the 2025 list at employers based in Oxford County, against $122,262 for all of Ontario.
Who is the highest-paid public employee in Oxford County?
In 2025, Lynn Buchner, Director of Corporate Services at County Of Oxford, with a salary of $342,059.
Which employer in Oxford County has the most people on the list?
County Of Oxford, with 207 people in 2025.
Which employers count as being in Oxford 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 Oxford 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.