The Ontario Association of Police Services Boards (OAPSB) has released the results of its 2025 Remuneration Survey, offering a first-of-its-kind snapshot of compensation practices among participating police services boards across the province.
The survey gathered input from 18 boards of varying sizes, representing communities from under 20,000 to over 500,000 residents. While the results reflect only the boards that participated, they highlight clear trends in how remuneration, administrative support, and governance structures vary across Ontario.
Key insights include:
- Most participants receive modest annual stipends or per-meeting fees, with wide variations based on population served and municipal policy.
- Only one-third of participants have formal remuneration policies; many rely on municipal frameworks.
- Compensation rarely reflects the time and responsibility required under the Community Safety and Policing Act (CSPA).
- There is strong support (85% of participants) for establishing a provincial remuneration framework to improve equity, transparency, and sustainability.
The findings suggest that remuneration inconsistencies, limited administrative support, and municipal dependence create barriers to fair and effective police governance.
Next Steps:
The OAPSB will use this data to guide future advocacy, including the development of benchmark recommendations and potential engagement with the Province on establishing consistent remuneration standards.
You can access the report here: