Build Nova Scotia had 66 employees on the 2026 Nova Scotia Compensation Disclosure (up 50% from 2025), with an average salary of $130,060 and a total disclosed payroll of $9M. The highest-paid employee on record was David Benoit (2026), earning $250,690.
Highest paid all-time
$250,690
2026
$236,696
2025
$220,789
2026
$220,465
2026
$201,529
2017
$201,380
2026
$198,120
2026
$186,496
2025
$177,130
2026
$175,138
2022
| Name | Role | Year | Total Comp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Benoit | 2026 | $250,690 | |
| David Benoit | 2025 | $236,696 | |
| Joyce Diamond | 2026 | $220,789 | |
| Bonnie Dobson | 2026 | $220,465 | |
| Colin MacLean | 2017 | $201,529 | |
| Jonathan Veale | 2026 | $201,380 | |
| Michael Morgan | 2026 | $198,120 | |
| Jonathan Veale | 2025 | $186,496 | |
| Andrew Feener | 2026 | $177,130 | |
| Jennifer Angel | 2022 | $175,138 |
Disclosed employees · bars = headcount, lines = salary
Employees
66
Avg Salary
$130,060
Median
$120,503
Total Payroll
$8.6M
Employees
44
Avg Salary
$126,339
Median
$116,669
Total Payroll
$5.6M
Employees
9
Avg Salary
$130,724
Median
$122,147
Total Payroll
$1.2M
Employees
10
Avg Salary
$127,235
Median
$122,397
Total Payroll
$1.3M
Employees
11
Avg Salary
$119,734
Median
$112,045
Total Payroll
$1.3M
Employees
4
Avg Salary
$127,577
Median
$118,021
Total Payroll
$510K
Employees
4
Avg Salary
$125,033
Median
$122,241
Total Payroll
$500K
Employees
4
Avg Salary
$137,559
Median
$123,603
Total Payroll
$550K
| Year | Employees | Avg Salary | Median Salary | Total Payroll | Headcount Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 66 | $130,060 | $120,503 | $8.6M | +50.0% |
| 2025 | 44 | $126,339 | $116,669 | $5.6M | — |
| 2022 | 9 | $130,724 | $122,147 | $1.2M | — |
| 2021 | 10 | $127,235 | $122,397 | $1.3M | — |
| 2020 | 11 | $119,734 | $112,045 | $1.3M | — |
| 2019 | 4 | $127,577 | $118,021 | $510K | — |
| 2018 | 4 | $125,033 | $122,241 | $500K | — |
| 2017 | 4 | $137,559 | $123,603 | $550K | — |
Data sourced from the Nova Scotia Public Sector Compensation Disclosure. This site is independent and not affiliated with the Government of Nova Scotia. Always verify against the official source.