City of St Catharines
Municipalities and Services · Municipal · FY2025
305 disclosed employees* in 2025
16 yrs on file (2010–2025)
27.5% estimated female
Avg. salary
$136,848
Avg. total comp
$138,118
Total disclosed salary*
$41,738,726
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Total disclosed salary & employees over time 2010–2025
Total disclosed salary
Disclosed employees
Top positions FY2025 · ranked by disclosed employees
| # | Position | Disclosed Emp. | Median salary | P90 salary | Raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Firefighter province-wide | 72 | $133,649 | $146,846 | +4.2% |
| 2 | Fire Captain province-wide | 28 | $165,633 | $180,487 | +14.9% |
| 3 | Prevention province-wide | 5 | $151,631 | $166,216 | n/a |
| 4 | Fire Platoon Chief province-wide | 4 | $173,689 | $182,739 | +12.0% |
| 5 | Project Manager province-wide | 4 | $127,882 | $132,670 | +10.6% |
| 6 | Deputy Fire Chief province-wide | 3 | $190,230 | $192,419 | +18.8% |
| 7 | Technologist province-wide | 3 | $107,713 | $108,790 | n/a |
| 8 | Training Officer province-wide | 3 | $149,776 | $155,882 | +15.2% |
| 9 | Deputy Clerk province-wide | 2 | $142,596 | $153,964 | n/a |
| 10 | Engineering Technologist province-wide | 2 | $117,363 | $117,507 | n/a |
Workforce history 2010–2025
| Year | Disclosed Emp. | Avg. salary | Avg. total comp | Total disclosed salary | Newly disclosed | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 305 | $136,848 | $138,118 | $41,738,726 | 22.6% | 27.5% F |
| 2024 | 242 | $133,067 | $134,293 | $32,202,289 | 20.2% | 25.6% F |
| 2023 | 203 | $133,331 | $134,450 | $27,066,166 | 9.9% | 20.2% F |
| 2022 | 206 | $135,941 | $136,780 | $28,003,887 | 12.6% | 19.4% F |
| 2021 | 197 | $127,478 | $128,315 | $25,113,213 | 12.2% | 18.8% F |
| 2020 | 185 | $127,983 | $128,922 | $23,676,910 | 9.7% | 18.9% F |
| 2019 | 173 | $125,199 | $126,182 | $21,659,386 | 5.8% | 15.6% F |
| 2018 | 182 | $129,198 | $130,128 | $23,514,126 | 17.0% | 15.4% F |
| 2017 | 151 | $118,378 | $119,169 | $17,875,114 | 4.0% | 15.9% F |
| 2016 | 170 | $124,013 | $124,731 | $21,082,221 | 32.9% | 16.5% F |
| 2015 | 119 | $116,545 | $117,333 | $13,868,896 | 22.7% | 13.4% F |
| 2014 | 110 | $115,702 | $116,683 | $12,727,264 | 41.8% | 12.7% F |
| 2013 | 72 | $117,914 | $118,933 | $8,489,801 | 9.7% | 18.1% F |
| 2012 | 74 | $115,552 | $116,654 | $8,550,814 | 23.0% | 16.2% F |
| 2011 | 62 | $112,881 | $113,713 | $6,998,632 | 16.1% | 12.9% F |
| 2010 | 78 | $111,931 | $112,689 | $8,730,635 | 100.0% | 5.1% F |
"Newly disclosed" is the share of that year's disclosed employees appearing on the list for the first time anywhere — not a hire rate. Many already worked here and simply crossed the $100,000 threshold. Gender is a name-based estimate, shown only for years with 20 or more disclosed employees.
Top disclosed earners FY2025
| # | Name | Title | Total comp | YoY | Sector rank | Position rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Oakes | Chief Administrative Officer | $290,151 | +7.6% | 262/92538 | 46/339 |
| 2 | Erin Ohoski | Deputy Chief Administrative Officer | $234,156 | +7.1% | 1022/92538 | — |
| 3 | Wesley Adair | Chief Communications Officer | $224,256 | +9.8% | 1434/92538 | — |
| 4 | Kristine Douglas | Director of Financial Management Services and Chief Financial Officer and City Treasurer | $217,269 | +6.9% | 1757/92538 | 15/43 |
| 5 | Dean Stoltz | Assistant Platoon Chief | $216,626 | +21.0% | 1789/92538 | — |
| 6 | David Upper | Director of Fire Services and Fire Chief | $215,096 | +13.6% | 1862/92538 | — |
| 7 | Felicito Cristi | Director of Community Recreation and Culture Services | $209,995 | +10.1% | 2224/92538 | — |
| 8 | Brian York | Director of Economic Development and Government Relations | $209,833 | +10.0% | 2235/92538 | — |
| 9 | Jeanette Pillitteri | Director of Corporate Support Services | $207,181 | +8.6% | 2412/92538 | — |
| 10 | Anthony Martuccio | Director of Engineering Facilities and Environmental Services | $207,181 | +8.6% | 2413/92538 | — |