Position
Director of Human Resources
Total records: 719 (82 in 2025)Years on list: 1997–2025
Number of people on sunshine list
Distribution of 2025 salaries under $250,000
Bucket width $10,000
Analysis by year
| Year | # People | Change | Avg salary | Total paid | % change | Benefits | Avg raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 82 | +13.9% | $138,336 | $11,343,542 | +15.6% | $225,164 | +5.3% |
| 2024 | 72 | +22.0% | $136,273 | $9,811,635 | +21.1% | $178,558 | +6.4% |
| 2023 | 59 | +11.3% | $137,376 | $8,105,181 | +15.9% | $144,788 | +5.0% |
| 2022 | 53 | +20.5% | $131,984 | $6,995,177 | +25.9% | $116,595 | +6.6% |
| 2021 | 44 | -10.2% | $126,325 | $5,558,297 | -9.2% | $100,746 | +2.5% |
| 2020 | 49 | +32.4% | $124,963 | $6,123,187 | +31.5% | $110,544 | +6.8% |
| 2019 | 37 | +12.1% | $125,887 | $4,657,821 | +8.5% | $82,321 | +3.5% |
| 2018 | 33 | -10.8% | $130,067 | $4,292,227 | -9.7% | $58,645 | +2.4% |
| 2017 | 37 | +12.1% | $128,416 | $4,751,396 | +12.2% | $69,299 | +4.2% |
| 2016 | 33 | -8.3% | $128,367 | $4,236,108 | -7.0% | $44,165 | +3.5% |
| 2015 | 36 | +2.9% | $126,473 | $4,553,014 | +4.8% | $57,291 | +3.3% |
| 2014 | 35 | -5.4% | $124,114 | $4,343,983 | -3.3% | $46,279 | -- |
| 2013 | 37 | +32.1% | $121,403 | $4,491,919 | +29.1% | $52,750 | +2.8% |
| 2012 | 28 | +47.4% | $124,308 | $3,480,629 | +45.3% | $32,355 | +4.2% |
| 2011 | 19 | -24.0% | $126,038 | $2,394,730 | -19.7% | $23,015 | +2.0% |
| 2010 | 25 | +212.5% | $119,274 | $2,981,856 | +215.4% | $44,118 | +4.2% |
| 2009 | 8 | +14.3% | $118,177 | $945,415 | +16.7% | $7,110 | -- |
| 2006 | 7 | +600.0% | $115,743 | $810,198 | +643.5% | $11,176 | -- |
| 2003 | 1 | -75.0% | $108,973 | $108,973 | -76.2% | $594 | -- |
| 2002 | 4 | -20.0% | $114,361 | $457,445 | -20.3% | $7,362 | +4.1% |
| 2001 | 5 | +0.0% | $114,766 | $573,830 | +4.9% | $3,395 | +1.4% |
| 2000 | 5 | +25.0% | $109,409 | $547,043 | +24.9% | $1,747 | +6.1% |
| 1999 | 4 | -20.0% | $109,458 | $437,832 | -17.1% | $1,691 | +4.3% |
| 1998 | 5 | +400.0% | $105,632 | $528,159 | +398.5% | $1,940 | -- |
| 1997 | 1 | -- | $105,949 | $105,949 | -- | $458 | -- |
Top employers for this position
| # | Name | # People | Avg salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | County of Wellington | 17 | $166,016 |
| 2 | City of Barrie | 17 | $158,737 |
| 3 | City of Niagara Falls | 17 | $129,838 |
| 4 | City of Orillia | 14 | $146,828 |
| 5 | County of Elgin | 14 | $129,789 |
| 6 | District Municipality of Muskoka | 14 | $127,247 |
| 7 | County of Peterborough | 13 | $134,760 |
| 8 | King's University College | 13 | $127,675 |
| 9 | City of Kingston - Police Services Board | 12 | $143,917 |
| 10 | Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury | 11 | $146,429 |
Top earners in this position since 1997
| Year | Name | Employer | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Susan Farrelly | County of Wellington | $228,939 |
| 2025 | Rick Hyra | Town of LaSalle | $221,825 |
| 2012 | AILEEN ALBERTA ASHMAN | City of Toronto - Police Service | $211,089 |
| 2025 | Christine Gianino | City of Barrie | $204,005 |
| 2024 | Christine Gianino | City of Barrie | $200,033 |
| 2011 | ENDA SOOSTAR | Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board | $199,533 |
| 2025 | Alyson Jennings | Nishnawbe-Aski Police Services | $199,519 |
| 2024 | Susan Elizabeth Farrelly | County of Wellington | $196,048 |
| 2016 | Jeanette Isabel Farahbakhsh | City of Toronto - Police Service | $193,308 |
| 2017 | Jeanette Isabel Farahbakhsh | City of Toronto - Police Service | $193,252 |