Based on the FY 2024-25 disclosure · 23,316 total records · ranked by total compensation
The highest-paid person across BC's FY 2024-25 compensation disclosures is Thomas Bechard, Pres & CEO Powerex at BC Hydro, with total compensation of $1,633,445 (base of $407,133 plus $1,226,312 in incentive, benefits, pension and other compensation).
The top 25 collectively earned $14,619,665 across 16 employers and 4 sectors. Of these, roughly 25 are public-sector executives reported under PSEC and 0 are core-government employees from the Public Accounts.
| # | Name | Employer | Sector | Base | Other Comp | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas Bechard Pres & CEO Powerex | BC Hydro | Crown Corporations | $407,133 | $1,226,312 | $1,633,445 |
| 2 | Benoit-Antoine Bacon President and Vice-Chancellor | University of British Columbia | Universities | $526,588 | $189,915 | $716,503 |
| 3 | Kim Chi Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, BC Cancer | Provincial Health Services Authority | Health Authorities | $628,023 | $81,216 | $709,239 |
| 4 | Leah Nguyen Chief Investment Officer | InBC Investment Corp | Crown Corporations | $252,717 | $401,063 | $653,780 |
| 5 | Christopher O'Riley President & CEO | BC Hydro | Crown Corporations | $434,174 | $216,022 | $650,196 |
| 6 | Brenda Leong Chair and CEO | BC Securities Commission | Crown Corporations | $529,595 | $80,256 | $609,851 |
| 7 | Anne Naser President and CEO | WorkSafe BC | Crown Corporations | $417,364 | $154,864 | $572,228 |
| 8 | Patrick Davis President and CEO | BC Lottery Corporation | Crown Corporations | $417,586 | $145,776 | $563,362 |
| 9 | Kevin Hall President and Vice Chancellor | University of Victoria | Universities | $482,451 | $64,204 | $546,655 |
| 10 | Joy Johnson President and Vice-Chancellor | Simon Fraser University | Universities | $430,946 | $115,343 | $546,289 |
| 11 | Charlotte Mitha EVP, Operations | BC Hydro | Crown Corporations | $328,352 | $206,903 | $535,255 |
| 12 | Mark Pearmain Superintendent | School District 36 Surrey | School Districts | $364,207 | $163,156 | $527,363 |
| 13 | David Wong President & CEO | Insurance Corporation of BC | Crown Corporations | $429,953 | $96,208 | $526,161 |
| 14 | Dr Victoria (Eun Hyung) Lee President & Chief Executive Officer | Fraser Health Authority | Health Authorities | $377,707 | $142,479 | $520,186 |
| 15 | Gage Averill Provost and Vice-President, Academic | University of British Columbia | Universities | $458,438 | $55,653 | $514,091 |
| 16 | Maureen Daschuk EVP Integrated Planning | BC Hydro | Crown Corporations | $323,611 | $183,317 | $506,928 |
| 17 | Diana Stephenson SVP, Customer & Corporate Affairs | BC Hydro | Crown Corporations | $313,206 | $187,971 | $501,177 |
| 18 | Ryan Layton EVP, Finance, Technology, Supply Chain | BC Hydro | Crown Corporations | $320,074 | $173,959 | $494,033 |
| 19 | Susan Brown PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | Interior Health Authority | Health Authorities | $390,474 | $95,858 | $486,332 |
| 20 | David Byres President & CEO | Provincial Health Services Authority | Health Authorities | $405,899 | $76,106 | $482,005 |
| 21 | Helen McGregor Superintendent | School District 39 Vancouver | School Districts | $341,228 | $132,451 | $473,679 |
| 22 | Kathryn E MacNeil President & CEO | Vancouver Island Health Authority | Health Authorities | $394,213 | $71,168 | $465,381 |
| 23 | Blair Fraser Morrison Special Advisor to CEO | BC Financial Services Authority | Crown Corporations | $394,268 | $70,752 | $465,020 |
| 24 | Gordon Johnson Vice Chair | BC Securities Commission | Crown Corporations | $397,728 | $63,596 | $461,324 |
| 25 | Peter J Brady Executive Director | BC Securities Commission | Crown Corporations | $395,885 | $63,297 | $459,182 |
BC publishes compensation across two separate streams: the Consolidated Revenue Fund Public Accounts (every core-government employee earning $75,000 or more) and the Public Sector Executive Compensation Disclosures (the CEO and four highest-paid Named Executive Officers at every crown corporation, university, health authority, school district, and agency). Each has different scope and slightly different definitions of "total compensation," but together they cover most of BC's top public-sector earners.
For PSEC executives, total compensation includes base salary, incentive pay, benefits, pension contributions, and any other compensation. For Public Accounts records, total compensation equals gross pay only — there is no benefits column. This is one reason most of the top of the list comes from PSEC: the figures aggregate more components.
Note: BC's fiscal year for core government and most crown corporations runs April 1 to March 31, while school districts use a July 1 to June 30 year. The FY 2024-25 disclosure reflects the year ending in 2025.
Across all 23,316 disclosed records in FY 2024-25, the average base salary is $108,710. The #1 earner's total compensation is roughly 15x the average disclosed base. The top 25's average base alone is $406,473.
Non-executive employees at crown corporations, universities, and health authorities are not yet included on this site — each body publishes its own Statement of Financial Information (SOFI) under the Financial Information Act. Integrating those is on the roadmap.
Data source: BC Public Sector Compensation Disclosures. This site is an independent tool and is not affiliated with the Government of British Columbia. Data is sourced from two BC government disclosures published under the Public Sector Employers Act and the Financial Information Act: (1) the Consolidated Revenue Fund Public Accounts (core government employees earning $75,000+), and (2) the Public Sector Executive Compensation Disclosures (CEO and top-ranking executives at crown corporations, universities, health authorities, school districts, and agencies). Non-executive employees at crown corps, universities, and health authorities are not yet included. Always verify individual records against the official source.