Position
Business Administrator
Total records: 106 (20 in 2025)Years on list: 2001–2025
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 | 20 | -13.0% | $113,320 | $2,266,397 | -12.2% | $12,893 | +4.2% |
| 2024 | 23 | +53.3% | $112,240 | $2,581,514 | +60.3% | $13,827 | +7.2% |
| 2023 | 15 | +200.0% | $107,380 | $1,610,701 | +189.1% | $10,557 | +6.8% |
| 2022 | 5 | +66.7% | $111,439 | $557,195 | +67.7% | $2,184 | +1.8% |
| 2021 | 3 | +200.0% | $110,765 | $332,294 | +230.5% | $495 | +4.2% |
| 2020 | 1 | -50.0% | $100,542 | $100,542 | -58.1% | $122 | -- |
| 2019 | 2 | -33.3% | $119,846 | $239,691 | -26.1% | $761 | +14.1% |
| 2018 | 3 | +200.0% | $108,066 | $324,199 | +192.8% | $870 | +5.0% |
| 2017 | 1 | +0.0% | $110,717 | $110,717 | +4.9% | $534 | +4.9% |
| 2016 | 1 | -50.0% | $105,539 | $105,539 | -49.8% | $557 | +4.9% |
| 2015 | 2 | +100.0% | $105,166 | $210,331 | +93.6% | $1,388 | +1.0% |
| 2014 | 1 | -50.0% | $108,665 | $108,665 | -51.9% | $696 | -- |
| 2013 | 2 | -33.3% | $113,012 | $226,023 | -29.5% | $1,515 | +6.7% |
| 2012 | 3 | +0.0% | $106,882 | $320,647 | +1.2% | $2,102 | +1.2% |
| 2011 | 3 | +50.0% | $105,632 | $316,896 | +45.9% | $1,808 | -1.4% |
| 2010 | 2 | +0.0% | $108,594 | $217,187 | +5.2% | $1,572 | +2.5% |
| 2009 | 2 | +0.0% | $103,211 | $206,422 | -13.9% | $1,874 | +1.9% |
| 2008 | 2 | +0.0% | $119,906 | $239,812 | +1.0% | $1,587 | +2.9% |
| 2007 | 2 | +0.0% | $118,695 | $237,389 | +3.7% | $791 | +6.1% |
| 2006 | 2 | +100.0% | $114,456 | $228,912 | +102.8% | $1,062 | +11.5% |
| 2005 | 1 | +0.0% | $112,903 | $112,903 | -7.7% | $301 | -7.7% |
| 2004 | 1 | -75.0% | $122,362 | $122,362 | -74.0% | $293 | -7.5% |
| 2003 | 4 | +33.3% | $117,756 | $471,026 | +36.7% | $1,615 | +21.0% |
| 2002 | 3 | +50.0% | $114,869 | $344,606 | +57.4% | $605 | -0.2% |
| 2001 | 2 | -- | $109,473 | $218,946 | -- | $996 | -- |
Top employers for this position
| # | Name | # People | Avg salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Hamilton | 47 | $109,934 |
| 2 | Ontario Power Generation | 13 | $118,507 |
| 3 | Perth District Health Unit | 10 | $111,124 |
| 4 | Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology | 9 | $120,843 |
| 5 | Board of Health for the Northwestern Health Unit | 5 | $109,941 |
| 6 | City of St. Catharines - Library Services | 5 | $106,490 |
| 7 | Solicitor General | 4 | $109,657 |
| 8 | Board of Health for the District of Algoma Health Unit | 4 | $106,922 |
| 9 | University of Toronto | 3 | $104,286 |
| 10 | Public Safety and Security | 1 | $126,029 |
Top earners in this position since 2001
| Year | Name | Employer | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Jason Gunning | Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology | $147,462 |
| 2023 | Jason Gunning | Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology | $138,029 |
| 2008 | BRENDA WARTMAN | Ontario Power Generation | $137,366 |
| 2007 | BRENDA WARTMAN | Ontario Power Generation | $133,559 |
| 2019 | Julie Pauli | Perth District Health Unit | $132,652 |
| 2003 | BRENDA WARTMAN | Ontario Power Generation | $132,238 |
| 2003 | BRENDA WARTMAN | Ontario Power Generation | $132,238 |
| 2002 | NORMAN MUIR | Public Safety and Security | $126,029 |
| 2006 | BRENDA WARTMAN | Ontario Power Generation | $125,850 |
| 2022 | Jason Gunning | Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology | $123,289 |