Position
District Chief, Emergency Medical Services
Total records: 187 (14 in 2025)Years on list: 2008–2025
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 | 14 | -22.2% | $150,368 | $2,105,159 | -18.6% | $9,700 | +5.2% |
| 2024 | 18 | +20.0% | $143,760 | $2,587,689 | +37.8% | $13,115 | +19.9% |
| 2023 | 15 | +15.4% | $125,155 | $1,877,332 | +10.3% | $11,389 | -2.9% |
| 2022 | 13 | +0.0% | $130,929 | $1,702,072 | +6.2% | $10,500 | +4.4% |
| 2021 | 13 | +30.0% | $123,238 | $1,602,095 | +31.5% | $12,551 | +3.4% |
| 2020 | 10 | -9.1% | $121,797 | $1,217,971 | -5.9% | $8,346 | +4.1% |
| 2019 | 11 | -8.3% | $117,643 | $1,294,078 | -6.7% | $8,162 | +2.7% |
| 2018 | 12 | +50.0% | $115,540 | $1,386,481 | +48.1% | $9,483 | +1.8% |
| 2017 | 8 | -11.1% | $117,031 | $936,248 | -12.1% | $5,965 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 9 | +0.0% | $118,346 | $1,065,118 | -7.2% | $5,551 | -4.9% |
| 2015 | 9 | -18.2% | $127,583 | $1,148,243 | -10.5% | $5,725 | +8.6% |
| 2014 | 11 | +22.2% | $116,631 | $1,282,942 | +30.3% | $8,031 | -- |
| 2013 | 9 | +0.0% | $109,438 | $984,942 | +0.6% | $6,196 | +1.6% |
| 2012 | 9 | +0.0% | $108,762 | $978,862 | +2.7% | $5,622 | +2.8% |
| 2011 | 9 | +28.6% | $105,880 | $952,916 | +30.9% | $6,898 | +2.4% |
| 2010 | 7 | -22.2% | $103,970 | $727,791 | -26.4% | $4,826 | -4.2% |
| 2009 | 9 | +800.0% | $109,866 | $988,798 | +873.4% | $5,447 | +2.6% |
| 2008 | 1 | -- | $101,579 | $101,579 | -- | $576 | -- |
Top employers for this position
| # | Name | # People | Avg salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | County of Essex | 187 | $122,675 |
Top earners in this position since 2008
| Year | Name | Employer | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Sarah Bezaire | County of Essex | $193,438 |
| 2025 | Sarah Bezaire | County of Essex | $192,309 |
| 2025 | Christopher Nugent | County of Essex | $174,976 |
| 2025 | Paul Stromme | County of Essex | $171,664 |
| 2025 | Michael Jacobs | County of Essex | $168,817 |
| 2025 | Nicholas Jovanovic | County of Essex | $167,862 |
| 2025 | Justin Campeau | County of Essex | $166,286 |
| 2025 | Tyson Brohman | County of Essex | $164,958 |
| 2024 | Paul Stromme | County of Essex | $164,442 |
| 2024 | Michael Jacobs | County of Essex | $163,347 |