County, region or district
Public sector salaries in Renfrew County
1,445 people at 23 public employers based in Renfrew County were paid $100,000 or more in 2025. This area includes the cities inside it.
People on the 2025 list
1,445
+2.8% vs 2024
Median salary
$118,176
−7.5% vs 2024
Total salaries
$177M
Employers
23
Everyone in Renfrew County, 2025
The 25 highest paid, then everyone at the employers based in Renfrew County, 200 at a time.
Top 25 of 1,445
| # | Name | Employer | Salary | Benefits | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sabine MersmannPresident and Chief Executive Officer/Président et chef de la direction | Pembroke Regional Hospital | $330,877 | $3,654 | +$48,866 (+17.3%) |
| 2 | Julia BoudreauPresident and Chief Executive Officer | Renfrew Victoria Hospital | $290,446 | $2,378 | +$4,978 (+1.7%) |
| 3 | Craig KelleyChief Administrative Officer – Clerk | County Of Renfrew | $254,971 | $1,377 | +$35,398 (+16.1%) |
| 4 | Jeremy StevensonPresident and Chief Executive Officer | Arnprior Regional Health | $249,606 | $7,980 | new |
| 5 | Kristen NiemiDirector of Education | Renfrew County District School Board | $237,102 | $102 | +$916 (+0.4%) |
| 6 | Scott CoombesVice President Corporate Services and Support Services and Chief Financial Officer/Vice-président aux services généraux et aux services de soutien et chef des finances | Pembroke Regional Hospital | $223,637 | $2,420 | +$41,408 (+22.7%) |
| 7 | Beth BrownleeVice President Clinical and Support Services and Chief Nursing Executive/Vice-président des services cliniques et de soutien et chef de direction des soins infirmiers | Pembroke Regional Hospital | $222,590 | $2,356 | +$40,210 (+22.0%) |
| 8 | Mark SearsonDirector | Renfrew County Catholic District School Board | $218,000 | $102 | −$8,385 (−3.7%) |
| 9 | Kimberley HarbordVice President Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer | Renfrew Victoria Hospital | $216,502 | $4,826 | +$97,579 (+82.1%) |
| 10 | Brent McintyreVice President of People, Quality and Mental Health Services/Vice-présidente des ressources humaines, de la qualité et des services de santé mentale | Pembroke Regional Hospital | $206,838 | $2,267 | +$32,110 (+18.4%) |
| 11 | Gregory McleodChief Operating Officer | St. Francis Memorial Hospital | $204,068 | $4,457 | −$38,296 (−15.8%) |
| 12 | Mary-Ellen HarrisVice President – Patient Care Services | Renfrew Victoria Hospital | $196,885 | $12,760 | +$53,230 (+37.1%) |
| 13 | Suzanne MadorePresident and Chief Executive Officer | Renfrew Victoria Hospital | $196,726 | $5,647 | new |
| 14 | Michael NolanDirector of Emergency Services | County Of Renfrew | $195,415 | $2,986 | +$14,954 (+8.3%) |
| 15 | Jason DavisDirector Of Planning | County Of Renfrew | $193,493 | $1,063 | +$28,869 (+17.5%) |
| 16 | Lee PerkinsDirector Of Public Works and Engineering | County Of Renfrew | $193,202 | $1,063 | +$14,077 (+7.9%) |
| 17 | David UnrauChief Administrative Officer | City Of Pembroke | $191,783 | $1,534 | +$15,238 (+8.6%) |
| 18 | Alison GreenVice President – Corporate Services | Renfrew Victoria Hospital | $189,784 | $1,523 | +$16,487 (+9.5%) |
| 19 | Andrew RitchieDirector – Pharmacy | Renfrew Victoria Hospital | $187,410 | $1,260 | +$59,495 (+46.5%) |
| 20 | Sean PattersonChief Administrative Officer | Town Of Deep River | $187,214 | $1,260 | +$29,225 (+18.5%) |
| 21 | Trisha MichaelisDirector Of Care | County Of Renfrew | $186,822 | $604 | +$50,167 (+36.7%) |
| 22 | Dean DuchrowChief of Police | Town Of Deep River | $184,122 | $1,126 | +$22,142 (+13.7%) |
| 23 | Michael BlackmoreDirector Of Long Term Care | County Of Renfrew | $182,782 | $885 | +$2,862 (+1.6%) |
| 24 | Jacqueline PoirierAcademic Superintendent | Renfrew County District School Board | $182,199 | $102 | +$6,100 (+3.5%) |
| 25 | Julie HuckabonePrincipal | Renfrew County Catholic District School Board | $180,949 | $102 | +$13,171 (+7.9%) |
Employers based in Renfrew County
School Boards
Renfrew County District School Board
481people, 2025
$118,176median salary
since 19982025
School Boards
Renfrew County Catholic District School Board
300people, 2025
$117,987median salary
since 20002025
Municipalities & Services
County Of Renfrew
202people, 2025
$120,304median salary
since 20012025
Hospitals & Boards of Public Health
Pembroke Regional Hospital
165people, 2025
$116,146median salary
since 20042025
Hospitals & Boards of Public Health
Renfrew Victoria Hospital
91people, 2025
$120,717median salary
since 19992025
Hospitals & Boards of Public Health
Arnprior Regional Health
57people, 2025
$117,881median salary
since 20132025
Municipalities & Services
City Of Pembroke
30people, 2025
$126,879median salary
since 20052025
Hospitals & Boards of Public Health
St. Francis Memorial Hospital
20people, 2025
$118,805median salary
since 20112025
| Employer | People | Median | Placed by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renfrew County District School BoardSchool Boards | 481 | $118,176 | where its schools are (Statistics Canada, ODEF) |
| Renfrew County Catholic District School BoardSchool Boards | 300 | $117,987 | where its schools are (Statistics Canada, ODEF) |
| County Of RenfrewMunicipalities & Services | 202 | $120,304 | its name |
| Pembroke Regional HospitalHospitals & Boards of Public Health | 165 | $116,146 | in Pembroke |
| Renfrew Victoria HospitalHospitals & Boards of Public Health | 91 | $120,717 | in Renfrew |
| Arnprior Regional HealthHospitals & Boards of Public Health | 57 | $117,881 | in Arnprior |
| City Of PembrokeMunicipalities & Services | 30 | $126,879 | in Pembroke |
| St. Francis Memorial HospitalHospitals & Boards of Public Health | 20 | $118,805 | where its hospital sites are (Statistics Canada, ODHF) |
| Town Of Deep RiverMunicipalities & Services | 20 | $131,554 | in Deep River |
| Town Of RenfrewMunicipalities & Services | 16 | $134,784 | in Renfrew |
| Town Of PetawawaMunicipalities & Services | 12 | $121,189 | in Petawawa |
| Town Of ArnpriorMunicipalities & Services | 9 | $115,095 | in Arnprior |
| Township Of McNab/BraesideMunicipalities & Services | 7 | $118,938 | in McNab/Braeside |
| Township Of Admaston/BromleyMunicipalities & Services | 5 | $106,185 | in Admaston/Bromley |
| Township Of Bonnechere ValleyMunicipalities & Services | 5 | $117,721 | in Bonnechere Valley |
| Township Of Laurentian ValleyMunicipalities & Services | 5 | $123,564 | in Laurentian Valley |
| Township Of Whitewater RegionMunicipalities & Services | 5 | $117,889 | in Whitewater Region |
| Township Of Greater MadawaskaMunicipalities & Services | 4 | $112,791 | in Greater Madawaska |
| Township Of HortonMunicipalities & Services | 3 | $109,829 | in Horton |
| Township Of Madawaska ValleyMunicipalities & Services | 3 | $112,582 | in Madawaska Valley |
| Township Of Killaloe, Hagarty And RichardsMunicipalities & Services | 2 | $130,699 | in Killaloe, Hagarty and Richards |
| Township Of North Algona WilberforceMunicipalities & Services | 2 | $117,335 | in North Algona Wilberforce |
| Town Of Laurentian HillsMunicipalities & Services | 1 | $119,958 | in Laurentian Hills |
Cities in Renfrew County
| City | People | Median | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pembroke | 195 | $118,655 | 2 |
| Renfrew | 107 | $122,335 | 2 |
| Arnprior | 66 | $117,261 | 2 |
| Deep River | 20 | $131,554 | 1 |
| Petawawa | 12 | $121,189 | 1 |
| McNab/Braeside | 7 | $118,938 | 1 |
| Admaston/Bromley | 5 | $106,185 | 1 |
| Bonnechere Valley | 5 | $117,721 | 1 |
| Laurentian Valley | 5 | $123,564 | 1 |
| Whitewater Region | 5 | $117,889 | 1 |
| Greater Madawaska | 4 | $112,791 | 1 |
| Horton | 3 | $109,829 | 1 |
| Madawaska Valley | 3 | $112,582 | 1 |
| Killaloe, Hagarty and Richards | 2 | $130,699 | 1 |
| North Algona Wilberforce | 2 | $117,335 | 1 |
| Laurentian Hills | 1 | $119,958 | 1 |
Most common jobs
People with each title, 2025.
By sector
| Sector | People | Employers |
|---|---|---|
| School Boards | 781 | 2 |
| Hospitals & Boards of Public Health | 333 | 4 |
| Municipalities & Services | 331 | 17 |
People on the list by year
1.4K +2.8%
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1996 | |
| 1997 | |
| 1998 | 4 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 22 |
| 2005 | 28 |
| 2006 | 40 |
| 2007 | 51 |
| 2008 | 96 |
| 2009 | 119 |
| 2010 | 142 |
| 2011 | 184 |
| 2012 | 204 |
| 2013 | 213 |
| 2014 | 236 |
| 2015 | 264 |
| 2016 | 327 |
| 2017 | 313 |
| 2018 | 393 |
| 2019 | 427 |
| 2020 | 670 |
| 2021 | 829 |
| 2022 | 932 |
| 2023 | 1,079 |
| 2024 | 1,406 |
| 2025 | 1,445 |
Median salary by year
Renfrew County medianOntario median
$118K −7.5%
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| Year | Renfrew County | Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | $113,423 | |
| 1997 | $113,833 | |
| 1998 | $104,562 | $112,006 |
| 1999 | $114,032 | $112,914 |
| 2000 | $107,212 | $113,847 |
| 2001 | $110,975 | $115,801 |
| 2002 | $115,109 | $116,976 |
| 2003 | $111,960 | $115,350 |
| 2004 | $119,200 | $115,563 |
| 2005 | $117,182 | $115,652 |
| 2006 | $112,107 | $116,135 |
| 2007 | $112,333 | $115,813 |
| 2008 | $106,384 | $115,001 |
| 2009 | $106,562 | $115,274 |
| 2010 | $108,797 | $115,250 |
| 2011 | $109,328 | $115,352 |
| 2012 | $110,938 | $115,302 |
| 2013 | $111,391 | $115,414 |
| 2014 | $111,631 | $115,782 |
| 2015 | $111,342 | $115,332 |
| 2016 | $111,471 | $115,440 |
| 2017 | $106,862 | $115,881 |
| 2018 | $107,679 | $115,487 |
| 2019 | $108,552 | $115,284 |
| 2020 | $105,188 | $113,876 |
| 2021 | $103,775 | $111,295 |
| 2022 | $105,432 | $112,439 |
| 2023 | $107,392 | $115,292 |
| 2024 | $127,781 | $125,365 |
| 2025 | $118,176 | $122,262 |
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Questions and answers
How many public employees in Renfrew County are paid $100,000 or more?
1,445 people at 23 employers based in Renfrew County were on the 2025 list, +2.8% on 2024.
What is the median public sector salary in Renfrew County?
$118,176 among the people on the 2025 list at employers based in Renfrew County, against $122,262 for all of Ontario.
Who is the highest-paid public employee in Renfrew County?
In 2025, Sabine Mersmann, President and Chief Executive Officer/Président et chef de la direction at Pembroke Regional Hospital, with a salary of $330,877.
Which employer in Renfrew County has the most people on the list?
Renfrew County District School Board, with 481 people in 2025.
Which employers count as being in Renfrew 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 Renfrew 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.