County, region or district
Public sector salaries in Wellington County
5,478 people at 16 public employers based in Wellington County were paid $100,000 or more in 2025. This area includes the cities inside it.
People on the 2025 list
5,478
+4.5% vs 2024
Median salary
$118,391
−9.9% vs 2024
Total salaries
$742M
Employers
16
Everyone in Wellington County, 2025
The 25 highest paid, then everyone at the employers based in Wellington County, 200 at a time.
Top 25 of 5,478
| # | Name | Employer | Salary | Benefits | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rene Van AckerPresident and Vice-Chancellor | University Of Guelph | $496,493 | $4,128 | +$161,938 (+48.4%) |
| 2 | Charlotte YatesPresident and Vice-Chancellor | University Of Guelph | $410,192 | $0 | −$33,664 (−7.6%) |
| 3 | William RosehartProvost and Vice President Academic | University Of Guelph | $392,769 | $944 | +$258,750 (+193.1%) |
| 4 | Mark WaltonPresident and Chief Executive Officer | Guelph General Hospital | $387,994 | $1,326 | +$31,812 (+8.9%) |
| 5 | Sharmilla RasheedVice President, Finance and Operations | University Of Guelph | $379,224 | $2,763 | +$83,729 (+28.3%) |
| 6 | John WoodsPresident | St. Joseph's Health Centre Guelph | $370,800 | $713 | +$5,404 (+1.5%) |
| 7 | Sara MannDean, Gordon S Lang School of Business and Economics | University Of Guelph | $356,556 | $1,351 | +$39,604 (+12.5%) |
| 8 | Moncef NehdiDean, College of Engineering | University Of Guelph | $348,246 | $13,828 | +$179,412 (+106.3%) |
| 9 | Shayan SharifVice President, Research and Innovation | University Of Guelph | $344,904 | $1,125 | +$88,524 (+34.5%) |
| 10 | Jason MoretonVice President External | University Of Guelph | $341,538 | $821 | +$53,195 (+18.4%) |
| 11 | Amar MohantyProfessor and Distinguished Research Chair | University Of Guelph | $336,488 | $0 | +$30,368 (+9.9%) |
| 12 | Paul HebertProfessor and Director, Centre for Biodiversity Genomics | University Of Guelph | $334,530 | $0 | +$35,151 (+11.7%) |
| 13 | Scott WilsonChief Administrative Officer | County Of Wellington | $330,030 | $14,636 | +$20,868 (+6.7%) |
| 14 | Jeffrey WichtelDean, Ontario Veterinary College | University Of Guelph | $324,289 | $2,655 | +$29,204 (+9.9%) |
| 15 | John CranfieldDean, Ontario Agricultural College | University Of Guelph | $322,278 | $1,308 | +$49,072 (+18.0%) |
| 16 | Maz FallahDean, College of Biological Science | University Of Guelph | $318,694 | $1,156 | new |
| 17 | Byron SheldrickAssociate Vice President, Academic | University Of Guelph | $309,136 | $1,168 | +$31,183 (+11.2%) |
| 18 | Brigitte BrissonProfessor | University Of Guelph | $305,891 | $1,007 | +$18,899 (+6.6%) |
| 19 | Uwafiokun IdemudiaDean, College of Social and Applied Human Sciences | University Of Guelph | $304,387 | $1,145 | +$31,714 (+11.6%) |
| 20 | Kevin KeenerProfessor | University Of Guelph | $303,816 | $661 | +$29,862 (+10.9%) |
| 21 | Evan FraserProfessor and Director, Arrell Food Institute | University Of Guelph | $301,159 | $901 | +$28,776 (+10.6%) |
| 22 | Carolyn KerrProfessor | University Of Guelph | $300,186 | $666 | +$65,249 (+27.8%) |
| 23 | Gordon CobeyChief of Police | City Of Guelph – Guelph Police Service | $297,119 | $21,186 | +$8,593 (+3.0%) |
| 24 | Barbara Morrongiello-GottliebProfessor | University Of Guelph | $295,971 | $0 | |
| 25 | Samantha BrennanDean, College of Arts | University Of Guelph | $293,878 | $1,118 | +$27,288 (+10.2%) |
Employers based in Wellington County
School Boards
Upper Grand District School Board
1,805people, 2025
$118,062median salary
since 19982025
Universities
University Of Guelph
1,504people, 2025
$151,779median salary
since 19962025
Municipalities & Services
City Of Guelph
673people, 2025
$119,695median salary
since 19972025
School Boards
Wellington Catholic District School Board
410people, 2025
$118,131median salary
since 20022025
Hospitals & Boards of Public Health
Guelph General Hospital
385people, 2025
$117,240median salary
since 19962025
Municipalities & Services
City Of Guelph – Guelph Police Service
265people, 2025
$131,265median salary
since 20162025
Municipalities & Services
County Of Wellington
155people, 2025
$124,049median salary
since 20022025
Hospitals & Boards of Public Health
St. Joseph's Health Centre Guelph
88people, 2025
$115,039median salary
since 20012025
| Employer | People | Median | Placed by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Grand District School BoardSchool Boards | 1,805 | $118,062 | where its schools are (Statistics Canada, ODEF) |
| University Of GuelphUniversities | 1,504 | $151,779 | in Guelph |
| City Of GuelphMunicipalities & Services | 673 | $119,695 | in Guelph |
| Wellington Catholic District School BoardSchool Boards | 410 | $118,131 | in Guelph |
| Guelph General HospitalHospitals & Boards of Public Health | 385 | $117,240 | in Guelph |
| City Of Guelph – Guelph Police ServiceMunicipalities & Services | 265 | $131,265 | in Guelph |
| County Of WellingtonMunicipalities & Services | 155 | $124,049 | its name |
| St. Joseph's Health Centre GuelphHospitals & Boards of Public Health | 88 | $115,039 | in Guelph |
| Groves Memorial Community HospitalHospitals & Boards of Public Health | 79 | $117,475 | in Centre Wellington |
| Township Of Centre WellingtonMunicipalities & Services | 43 | $120,550 | in Centre Wellington |
| Town Of ErinMunicipalities & Services | 20 | $127,688 | in Erin |
| Town Of MintoMunicipalities & Services | 12 | $130,733 | in Minto |
| Township Of MapletonMunicipalities & Services | 12 | $111,571 | in Mapleton |
| Township Of Wellington NorthMunicipalities & Services | 10 | $121,670 | in Wellington North |
| Township Of Guelph/EramosaMunicipalities & Services | 9 | $124,058 | in Guelph/Eramosa |
| Township Of PuslinchMunicipalities & Services | 8 | $134,804 | in Puslinch |
Cities in Wellington County
| City | People | Median | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guelph | 3,325 | $124,979 | 6 |
| Centre Wellington | 122 | $118,067 | 2 |
| Erin | 20 | $127,688 | 1 |
| Minto | 12 | $130,733 | 1 |
| Mapleton | 12 | $111,571 | 1 |
| Wellington North | 10 | $121,670 | 1 |
| Guelph/Eramosa | 9 | $124,058 | 1 |
| Puslinch | 8 | $134,804 | 1 |
Most common jobs
People with each title, 2025.
By sector
| Sector | People | Employers |
|---|---|---|
| School Boards | 2,215 | 2 |
| Universities | 1,504 | 1 |
| Municipalities & Services | 1,207 | 10 |
| Hospitals & Boards of Public Health | 552 | 3 |
People on the list by year
5.5K +4.5%
Show as a table
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 38 |
| 1997 | 3 |
| 1998 | 48 |
| 1999 | 53 |
| 2000 | 87 |
| 2001 | 124 |
| 2002 | 214 |
| 2003 | 362 |
| 2004 | 410 |
| 2005 | 468 |
| 2006 | 506 |
| 2007 | 595 |
| 2008 | 837 |
| 2009 | 948 |
| 2010 | 1,062 |
| 2011 | 1,134 |
| 2012 | 1,266 |
| 2013 | 1,241 |
| 2014 | 1,412 |
| 2015 | 1,346 |
| 2016 | 1,605 |
| 2017 | 1,756 |
| 2018 | 2,291 |
| 2019 | 2,200 |
| 2020 | 2,742 |
| 2021 | 3,295 |
| 2022 | 3,726 |
| 2023 | 4,101 |
| 2024 | 5,241 |
| 2025 | 5,478 |
Median salary by year
Wellington County medianOntario median
$118K −9.9%
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| Year | Wellington County | Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | $105,272 | $113,423 |
| 1997 | $115,334 | $113,833 |
| 1998 | $108,348 | $112,006 |
| 1999 | $107,365 | $112,914 |
| 2000 | $107,317 | $113,847 |
| 2001 | $106,603 | $115,801 |
| 2002 | $106,386 | $116,976 |
| 2003 | $111,511 | $115,350 |
| 2004 | $112,397 | $115,563 |
| 2005 | $112,591 | $115,652 |
| 2006 | $113,796 | $116,135 |
| 2007 | $115,097 | $115,813 |
| 2008 | $117,612 | $115,001 |
| 2009 | $117,937 | $115,274 |
| 2010 | $120,476 | $115,250 |
| 2011 | $122,209 | $115,352 |
| 2012 | $121,373 | $115,302 |
| 2013 | $124,440 | $115,414 |
| 2014 | $127,075 | $115,782 |
| 2015 | $126,783 | $115,332 |
| 2016 | $122,788 | $115,440 |
| 2017 | $121,991 | $115,881 |
| 2018 | $117,420 | $115,487 |
| 2019 | $120,759 | $115,284 |
| 2020 | $118,767 | $113,876 |
| 2021 | $112,576 | $111,295 |
| 2022 | $111,732 | $112,439 |
| 2023 | $113,685 | $115,292 |
| 2024 | $131,330 | $125,365 |
| 2025 | $118,391 | $122,262 |
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Questions and answers
How many public employees in Wellington County are paid $100,000 or more?
5,478 people at 16 employers based in Wellington County were on the 2025 list, +4.5% on 2024.
What is the median public sector salary in Wellington County?
$118,391 among the people on the 2025 list at employers based in Wellington County, against $122,262 for all of Ontario.
Who is the highest-paid public employee in Wellington County?
In 2025, Rene Van Acker, President and Vice-Chancellor at University Of Guelph, with a salary of $496,493.
Which employer in Wellington County has the most people on the list?
Upper Grand District School Board, with 1,805 people in 2025.
Which employers count as being in Wellington 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 Wellington 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.