Wendy Stephanson
City Manager
Top 0.058% — #219 of 378,126 on the Ontario list (2024)
Employer
City Of OttawaProvince
OntarioYear
2024Sector
Municipalities & ServicesJob Title
City ManagerCompensation at a Glance
Latest (2025)
$463,231.92
+0.6% YoY
Career Earnings
$1,337,782.57
3 years on record
Career High
$463,231.92
in 2025
Average Annual
$445,927.52
+12% total growth
2024 Compensation Breakdown
Salary
$452,626.25
Benefits
$7,997.76
Compensation History
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Compensation History
| Year | Compensation | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $463,231.92 | +0.6% |
| 2024 | $460,624.01 | +11.3% |
| 2023 | $413,926.64 | – |
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