Position
Principal/Secondary
Total records: 288 (21 in 2025)Years on list: 2009–2025
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 | 21 | +0.0% | $155,602 | $3,267,646 | -4.8% | $2,150 | -1.2% |
| 2024 | 21 | +16.7% | $163,377 | $3,430,927 | +38.7% | $2,066 | +20.2% |
| 2023 | 18 | +5.9% | $137,402 | $2,473,233 | +4.0% | $1,804 | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 17 | +0.0% | $139,850 | $2,377,455 | +1.3% | $1,539 | +2.0% |
| 2021 | 17 | -5.6% | $138,042 | $2,346,711 | -8.8% | $1,474 | -4.3% |
| 2020 | 18 | -10.0% | $142,906 | $2,572,310 | -2.4% | $1,401 | +11.8% |
| 2019 | 20 | +11.1% | $131,796 | $2,635,922 | +14.1% | $1,656 | +1.9% |
| 2018 | 18 | +12.5% | $128,362 | $2,310,520 | +10.6% | $4,121 | +2.8% |
| 2017 | 16 | -5.9% | $130,526 | $2,088,423 | -1.8% | $10,336 | +5.1% |
| 2016 | 17 | +0.0% | $125,084 | $2,126,424 | +0.9% | $10,316 | +2.5% |
| 2015 | 17 | +6.3% | $123,967 | $2,107,439 | +5.8% | $10,294 | -- |
| 2013 | 16 | -15.8% | $124,459 | $1,991,340 | -15.0% | $9,661 | +0.4% |
| 2012 | 19 | +11.8% | $123,350 | $2,343,644 | +11.3% | $11,334 | +1.8% |
| 2011 | 17 | -5.6% | $123,903 | $2,106,343 | -5.4% | $10,239 | +1.7% |
| 2010 | 18 | +0.0% | $123,744 | $2,227,388 | +7.6% | $10,648 | +7.6% |
| 2009 | 18 | -- | $114,977 | $2,069,580 | -- | $9,950 | -- |
Top employers for this position
| # | Name | # People | Avg salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterloo Region District School Board | 288 | $133,595 |
Top earners in this position since 2009
| Year | Name | Employer | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Scott Lomax | Waterloo Region District School Board | $178,718 |
| 2025 | Bryan Lozon | Waterloo Region District School Board | $176,969 |
| 2025 | Dennis Haid | Waterloo Region District School Board | $176,969 |
| 2025 | Susan Martin | Waterloo Region District School Board | $175,092 |
| 2025 | Jennifer Shortreed | Waterloo Region District School Board | $174,180 |
| 2025 | Pauline Janke | Waterloo Region District School Board | $173,219 |
| 2025 | Bradley Marsh | Waterloo Region District School Board | $173,219 |
| 2025 | Tina Rowe | Waterloo Region District School Board | $173,219 |
| 2025 | Beverly Wood | Waterloo Region District School Board | $173,219 |
| 2025 | Alexander Millar | Waterloo Region District School Board | $171,620 |