House of Assembly had 29 employees on the 2025 Newfoundland & Labrador Compensation Disclosure, with an average salary of $133,534 and a total disclosed payroll of $4M — up 20.8% from 2024. The highest-paid employee on record was Ann Chafe (Commissioner Legislative Strds, 2025), earning $215,400.
Highest paid all-time
Commissioner Legislative Strds
$215,400
2025
Clerk of The HOA
$195,600
2025
Seniors' Advocate
$195,600
2025
Law Clerk ParliamentaryCounsel
$194,100
2025
Chief of Staff
$192,000
2025
Information & Privacy Comm
$188,100
2025
Clerk of The HOA
$184,800
2024
Seniors' Advocate
$184,800
2024
Seniors' Advocate
$182,800
2023
Chief Financial Officer
$181,800
2025
| Name | Role | Year | Total Comp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Chafe | Commissioner Legislative Strds | 2025 | $215,400 |
| Kimberly Hawley George | Clerk of The HOA | 2025 | $195,600 |
| Susan Walsh | Seniors' Advocate | 2025 | $195,600 |
| Ian Tucker | Law Clerk ParliamentaryCounsel | 2025 | $194,100 |
| Melissa Royle Critch | Chief of Staff | 2025 | $192,000 |
| Kerry Hatfield | Information & Privacy Comm | 2025 | $188,100 |
| Kimberly Hawley George | Clerk of The HOA | 2024 | $184,800 |
| Susan Walsh | Seniors' Advocate | 2024 | $184,800 |
| Susan Walsh | Seniors' Advocate | 2023 | $182,800 |
| Wanda Lee Mercer | Chief Financial Officer | 2025 | $181,800 |
Disclosed employees · bars = headcount, lines = salary
Employees
29
Avg Salary
$133,534
Median
$116,300
Total Payroll
$4.4M
Employees
24
Avg Salary
$128,833
Median
$114,000
Total Payroll
$3.1M
Employees
27
Avg Salary
$121,356
Median
$111,100
Total Payroll
$3.6M
| Year | Employees | Avg Salary | Median Salary | Total Payroll | Headcount Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | $133,534 | $116,300 | $4.4M | +20.8% |
| 2024 | 24 | $128,833 | $114,000 | $3.1M | -11.1% |
| 2023 | 27 | $121,356 | $111,100 | $3.6M | — |
Data sourced from the NL Public Sector Compensation Disclosure. This site is independent and not affiliated with the Government of Newfoundland & Labrador. Always verify against the official source.