Richard Hepditch
Fire Chief
Top 4.0% — #15,233 of 378,126 on the Ontario list (2024)
Employer
City Of WaterlooProvince
OntarioYear
2024Sector
Municipalities & ServicesJob Title
Fire ChiefCompensation at a Glance
Latest (2025)
$214,086.62
+4.4% YoY
Career Earnings
$612,168.36
3 years on record
Career High
$214,086.62
in 2025
Average Annual
$204,056.12
+11% total growth
2024 Compensation Breakdown
Salary
$200,882.00
Benefits
$4,094.88
Compensation History
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Compensation History
| Year | Compensation | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $214,086.62 | +4.4% |
| 2024 | $204,976.88 | +6.1% |
| 2023 | $193,104.86 | – |
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