Hamilton Wentworth Catholic District School Board
School Boards · Catholic Board · FY2025
1,588 disclosed employees* in 2025
16 yrs on file (2010–2025)
Hamilton
Pop. 569,353
70.3% estimated female
Avg. salary
$120,811
Avg. total comp
$121,009
Total disclosed salary*
$191,848,055
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Total disclosed salary & employees over time 2010–2025
Total disclosed salary
Disclosed employees
Salary distribution FY2025 · disclosed employees
Top positions FY2025 · ranked by disclosed employees
| # | Position | Disclosed Emp. | Median salary | P90 salary | Raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Teacher province-wide | 1,315 | $118,035 | $119,903 | -9.9% |
| 2 | Curriculum Leader province-wide | 82 | $124,242 | $128,383 | -10.1% |
| 3 | Principal province-wide | 60 | $168,349 | $169,478 | +5.9% |
| 4 | Vice Principal province-wide | 34 | $147,674 | $155,844 | +6.7% |
| 5 | Administration province-wide | 14 | $138,435 | $152,920 | +10.5% |
| 6 | Resource province-wide | 7 | $102,447 | $102,447 | -5.7% |
| 7 | Superintendent province-wide | 6 | $185,885 | $191,197 | -8.6% |
| 8 | Human Resources province-wide | 2 | $178,753 | $187,076 | n/a |
| 9 | Associate Director province-wide | 1 | $205,000 | $205,000 | n/a |
| 10 | CIO province-wide | 1 | $184,303 | $184,303 | n/a |
Workforce history 2010–2025
| Year | Disclosed Emp. | Avg. salary | Avg. total comp | Total disclosed salary | Newly disclosed | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,588 | $120,811 | $121,009 | $191,848,055 | 4.3% | 70.3% F |
| 2024 | 1,672 | $130,766 | $130,923 | $218,640,425 | 24.5% | 70.1% F |
| 2023 | 1,285 | $106,331 | $106,504 | $136,635,537 | 7.0% | 69.9% F |
| 2022 | 1,283 | $106,692 | $106,850 | $136,885,939 | 12.7% | 68.9% F |
| 2021 | 1,245 | $105,601 | $105,749 | $131,472,759 | 66.7% | 68.4% F |
| 2020 | 398 | $110,963 | $111,240 | $44,163,078 | 20.9% | 56.5% F |
| 2019 | 369 | $110,184 | $110,455 | $40,657,908 | 37.4% | 56.6% F |
| 2018 | 290 | $112,210 | $112,620 | $32,540,995 | 31.4% | 57.6% F |
| 2017 | 222 | $113,742 | $114,342 | $25,250,794 | 15.8% | 51.4% F |
| 2016 | 216 | $112,157 | $112,764 | $24,225,973 | 22.2% | 52.3% F |
| 2015 | 179 | $112,160 | $112,816 | $20,076,682 | 36.3% | 52.5% F |
| 2014 | 133 | $115,751 | $116,504 | $15,394,922 | 10.5% | 51.1% F |
| 2013 | 158 | $113,837 | $114,356 | $17,986,298 | 21.5% | 55.1% F |
| 2012 | 174 | $112,914 | $113,434 | $19,646,951 | 42.0% | 53.4% F |
| 2011 | 107 | $117,995 | $118,755 | $12,625,506 | 14.0% | 50.5% F |
| 2010 | 99 | $114,812 | $115,596 | $11,366,404 | 100.0% | 52.5% 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 Hansen | Director of Education | $255,564 | +0.0% | 60/112790 | 33/63 |
| 2 | Paola Pacegubekjian | Associate Director Corporate Services | $208,689 | +0.0% | 241/112790 | 28/30 |
| 3 | Paul Di Ianni | Superintendent of Education | $197,471 | +15.1% | 386/112790 | 144/424 |
| 4 | Laura Palermo | Superintendent of Human Resources | $193,674 | -1.8% | 450/112790 | 11/138 |
| 5 | Dean Difrancesco | Superintendent of Education | $186,947 | +0.1% | 585/112790 | 196/424 |
| 6 | Tracey Ferrie | Superintendent of Education | $186,947 | +0.1% | 585/112790 | 196/424 |
| 7 | Antonietta Kovach | Superintendent of Education | $185,987 | +0.0% | 619/112790 | 206/424 |
| 8 | Angelo Cortina | Chief Information Officer | $184,405 | +9.3% | 687/112790 | 3/9 |
| 9 | Paul Ferrie | Senior Manager Facilities | $184,405 | +9.3% | 687/112790 | 7/346 |
| 10 | Kelly Lazurevalconi | Senior Manager Pastoral Care and Employee Assistance Program | $182,923 | +16.1% | 749/112790 | — |