County, region or district
Public sector salaries in Thunder Bay District
4,139 people at 24 public employers based in Thunder Bay District were paid $100,000 or more in 2025. This area includes the cities inside it.
People on the 2025 list
4,139
+8.7% vs 2024
Median salary
$122,420
−2.4% vs 2024
Total salaries
$540M
Employers
24
Everyone in Thunder Bay District, 2025
The 25 highest paid, then everyone at the employers based in Thunder Bay District, 200 at a time.
Top 25 of 4,139
Employers based in Thunder Bay District
Hospitals & Boards of Public Health
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
1,070people, 2025
$119,446median salary
since 20062025
Municipalities & Services
City Of Thunder Bay
759people, 2025
$130,974median salary
since 19982025
School Boards
Lakehead District School Board
502people, 2025
$122,626median salary
since 19982025
School Boards
Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board
451people, 2025
$117,736median salary
since 20022025
Universities
Lakehead University
421people, 2025
$150,002median salary
since 19962025
Hospitals & Boards of Public Health
St. Joseph's Care Group
414people, 2025
$117,355median salary
since 19972025
Colleges
Confederation College Of Applied Arts and Technology
178people, 2025
$131,014median salary
since 19962025
School Boards
Superior-Greenstone District School Board
129people, 2025
$121,719median salary
since 20022025
| Employer | People | Median | Placed by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences CentreHospitals & Boards of Public Health | 1,070 | $119,446 | in Thunder Bay |
| City Of Thunder BayMunicipalities & Services | 759 | $130,974 | in Thunder Bay |
| Lakehead District School BoardSchool Boards | 502 | $122,626 | in Thunder Bay |
| Thunder Bay Catholic District School BoardSchool Boards | 451 | $117,736 | in Thunder Bay |
| Lakehead UniversityUniversities | 421 | $150,002 | in Thunder Bay |
| St. Joseph's Care GroupHospitals & Boards of Public Health | 414 | $117,355 | in Thunder Bay |
| Confederation College Of Applied Arts and TechnologyColleges | 178 | $131,014 | in Thunder Bay |
| Superior-Greenstone District School BoardSchool Boards | 129 | $121,719 | where its schools are (Statistics Canada, ODEF) |
| Superior North Catholic District School BoardSchool Boards | 65 | $119,861 | where its schools are (Statistics Canada, ODEF) |
| North Of Superior Healthcare GroupHospitals & Boards of Public Health | 33 | $122,550 | where its hospital sites are (Statistics Canada, ODHF) |
| Nipigon District Memorial HospitalHospitals & Boards of Public Health | 24 | $129,553 | in Nipigon |
| Geraldton District HospitalHospitals & Boards of Public Health | 23 | $115,070 | in Greenstone |
| District Of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration BoardOther Public Sector Employers | 18 | $112,351 | its name |
| Santé Manitouwadge HealthHospitals & Boards of Public Health | 17 | $117,671 | in Manitouwadge |
| Town Of MarathonMunicipalities & Services | 8 | $114,556 | in Marathon |
| Municipality Of GreenstoneMunicipalities & Services | 7 | $130,128 | in Greenstone |
| Municipality Of Oliver PaipoongeMunicipalities & Services | 5 | $129,740 | in Oliver Paipoonge |
| Township Of ManitouwadgeMunicipalities & Services | 5 | $115,326 | in Manitouwadge |
| Municipality Of ShuniahMunicipalities & Services | 3 | $123,118 | in Shuniah |
| Township Of Terrace BayMunicipalities & Services | 3 | $104,002 | in Terrace Bay |
| Municipality Of NeebingMunicipalities & Services | 1 | $109,958 | in Neebing |
| Township Of NipigonMunicipalities & Services | 1 | $104,278 | in Nipigon |
| Township Of Red RockMunicipalities & Services | 1 | $115,945 | in Red Rock |
| Township Of SchreiberMunicipalities & Services | 1 | $107,962 | in Schreiber |
Cities in Thunder Bay District
| City | People | Median | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder Bay | 3,795 | $122,589 | 7 |
| Greenstone | 30 | $115,886 | 2 |
| Nipigon | 25 | $124,751 | 2 |
| Manitouwadge | 22 | $116,498 | 2 |
| Marathon | 8 | $114,556 | 1 |
| Oliver Paipoonge | 5 | $129,740 | 1 |
| Shuniah | 3 | $123,118 | 1 |
| Terrace Bay | 3 | $104,002 | 1 |
| Neebing | 1 | $109,958 | 1 |
| Red Rock | 1 | $115,945 | 1 |
| Schreiber | 1 | $107,962 | 1 |
Most common jobs
People with each title, 2025.
By sector
| Sector | People | Employers |
|---|---|---|
| Hospitals & Boards of Public Health | 1,581 | 6 |
| School Boards | 1,147 | 4 |
| Municipalities & Services | 794 | 11 |
| Universities | 421 | 1 |
| Colleges | 178 | 1 |
| Other Public Sector Employers | 18 | 1 |
People on the list by year
4.1K +8.7%
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 23 |
| 1999 | 35 |
| 2000 | 48 |
| 2001 | 55 |
| 2002 | 69 |
| 2003 | 90 |
| 2004 | 134 |
| 2005 | 134 |
| 2006 | 207 |
| 2007 | 306 |
| 2008 | 359 |
| 2009 | 456 |
| 2010 | 528 |
| 2011 | 709 |
| 2012 | 670 |
| 2013 | 787 |
| 2014 | 962 |
| 2015 | 995 |
| 2016 | 1,128 |
| 2017 | 1,302 |
| 2018 | 1,421 |
| 2019 | 1,673 |
| 2020 | 2,145 |
| 2021 | 2,471 |
| 2022 | 2,696 |
| 2023 | 3,132 |
| 2024 | 3,807 |
| 2025 | 4,139 |
Median salary by year
Thunder Bay District medianOntario median
$122K −2.4%
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| Year | Thunder Bay District | Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | $110,217 | $113,423 |
| 1997 | $113,728 | $113,833 |
| 1998 | $102,138 | $112,006 |
| 1999 | $102,052 | $112,914 |
| 2000 | $101,466 | $113,847 |
| 2001 | $103,728 | $115,801 |
| 2002 | $106,323 | $116,976 |
| 2003 | $110,186 | $115,350 |
| 2004 | $113,103 | $115,563 |
| 2005 | $112,371 | $115,652 |
| 2006 | $112,543 | $116,135 |
| 2007 | $110,823 | $115,813 |
| 2008 | $113,854 | $115,001 |
| 2009 | $112,601 | $115,274 |
| 2010 | $114,773 | $115,250 |
| 2011 | $117,999 | $115,352 |
| 2012 | $116,016 | $115,302 |
| 2013 | $115,432 | $115,414 |
| 2014 | $113,964 | $115,782 |
| 2015 | $113,390 | $115,332 |
| 2016 | $114,972 | $115,440 |
| 2017 | $112,845 | $115,881 |
| 2018 | $113,765 | $115,487 |
| 2019 | $113,860 | $115,284 |
| 2020 | $115,131 | $113,876 |
| 2021 | $112,152 | $111,295 |
| 2022 | $111,972 | $112,439 |
| 2023 | $115,890 | $115,292 |
| 2024 | $125,485 | $125,365 |
| 2025 | $122,420 | $122,262 |
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Questions and answers
How many public employees in Thunder Bay District are paid $100,000 or more?
4,139 people at 24 employers based in Thunder Bay District were on the 2025 list, +8.7% on 2024.
What is the median public sector salary in Thunder Bay District?
$122,420 among the people on the 2025 list at employers based in Thunder Bay District, against $122,262 for all of Ontario.
Who is the highest-paid public employee in Thunder Bay District?
In 2025, Rhonda Crocker-Ellacott, President and Chief Executive Officer / Présidente et directrice générale at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, with a salary of $494,124.
Which employer in Thunder Bay District has the most people on the list?
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, with 1,070 people in 2025.
Which employers count as being in Thunder Bay District?
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 Thunder Bay District 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.