The Western School Division had 133 employees on the 2025 Manitoba Compensation Disclosure (up 5.6% from 2024), with an average salary of $106,265 and a total disclosed payroll of $14M. The highest-paid employee on record was Stephen Ross (Superintendent, 2024), earning $197,839.
Highest paid all-time
Superintendent
$197,839
2024
Superintendent
$190,869
2023
SUPERINTENDENT
$175,809
2022
Superintendent
$167,397
2025
Assistant Superintendent
$165,749
2025
Assistant Superintendent
$159,812
2024
Assistant Superintendent
$151,565
2023
Principal
$150,423
2025
Principal
$146,791
2024
Principal
$146,502
2024
| Name | Role | Year | Total Comp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Ross | Superintendent | 2024 | $197,839 |
| Stephen Ross | Superintendent | 2023 | $190,869 |
| STEPHEN ROSS | SUPERINTENDENT | 2022 | $175,809 |
| S Ross | Superintendent | 2025 | $167,397 |
| M Fenn | Assistant Superintendent | 2025 | $165,749 |
| Marianne Fenn | Assistant Superintendent | 2024 | $159,812 |
| Marianne Fenn | Assistant Superintendent | 2023 | $151,565 |
| T Sigurdson | Principal | 2025 | $150,423 |
| Tania M Sigurdson | Principal | 2024 | $146,791 |
| Garth F Shindle | Principal | 2024 | $146,502 |
Disclosed employees · bars = headcount, lines = salary
Employees
133
Avg Salary
$106,265
Median
$104,026
Total Payroll
$14.1M
Employees
126
Avg Salary
$106,901
Median
$105,790
Total Payroll
$13.5M
Employees
106
Avg Salary
$99,233
Median
$96,061
Total Payroll
$10.5M
Employees
122
Avg Salary
$96,515
Median
$96,798
Total Payroll
$11.8M
| Year | Employees | Avg Salary | Median Salary | Total Payroll | Headcount Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 133 | $106,265 | $104,026 | $14.1M | +5.6% |
| 2024 | 126 | $106,901 | $105,790 | $13.5M | +18.9% |
| 2023 | 106 | $99,233 | $96,061 | $10.5M | -13.1% |
| 2022 | 122 | $96,515 | $96,798 | $11.8M | — |
Data sourced from the Manitoba Public Sector Compensation Disclosure. This site is independent and not affiliated with the Government of Manitoba. Always verify against the official source.