James Hodgins
James Hodgins served as the Captain, Fire at City of Kingston in 2025, received an annual salary of $187,336.92 and a taxable benefit of $1,128.69, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. James has held the same position since 2021 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$188,465.61
Total paid in 2025
$187,336.92
Salary
$1,128.69
Taxable Benefit
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Find James on LinkedIn| Job Title : | Captain, Fire |
| Employer : | City of Kingston |
| Sector : | Municipalities and Services |
| Year : | 2025 |
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Between 2011 and 2025, James experienced an average annual increase of approximately 6.84% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at City of Kingston. By 2025, James's total pay had risen by 83.98% compared to the pay in 2011. Notably, during James's tenure as Captain, Fire, there has been a significant 34.34% rise in compensation over the past 4 years. Additional information can be found in the chart and table presented below.
| Year | Job Title | Salary | Taxable Benefit | Raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Captain, Fire | $187,337 | $1,129 | ⇧ 9.49% |
| 2024 | Captain, Fire | $171,036 | $1,101 | ⇧ 1.81% |
| 2023 | Captain, Fire | $167,980 | $1,096 | ⇩ -2.76% |
| 2022 | Captain, Fire | $172,917 | $954 | ⇧ 23.94% |
| 2021 | Captain, Fire | $139,425 | $867 | ⇧ 5.32% |
| 2020 | First Class Firefighter | $132,440 | $763 | ⇧ 6.25% |
| 2019 | First Class Firefighter | $124,529 | $838 | ⇧ 2.35% |
| 2018 | First Class Firefighter | $121,652 | $831 | ⇩ -7.58% |
| 2017 | First Class Firefighter | $131,712 | $816 | ⇩ -0.56% |
| 2016 | First Class Firefighter | $132,481 | $787 | ⇧ 30.10% |
| 2011 | Firefighter 1st Class | $101,857 | $580 |
The 2025 Sunshine List has 26 employees who held exactly same position title ( Captain, Fire ) in the City of Kingston.
10 out of 26 employees
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Arsenault | $151,178 | $1,129 |
| Steven Barker | $150,242 | $1,267 |
| Jason Carr | $149,822 | $1,129 |
| Daniel Carriere | $164,243 | $1,129 |
| Brad Dowdell | $176,966 | $1,129 |
| Christopher Durham | $167,634 | $1,222 |
| James Hodgins | $187,337 | $1,129 |
| Craig Howland | $154,879 | $1,129 |
| David Laverty | $144,035 | $1,129 |
| Douglas Mcewen | $150,971 | $1,129 |
The 2025 Sunshine List has 685 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
10 out of 685 employees
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Henry | Captain, Fire Suppression | City of Mississauga | $234,345 |
| Ryan Agard | Captain, Firefighting | City of Brampton | $205,765 |
| Glenn Hyland | Fire Captain | Town of Wasaga Beach | $205,218 |
| Brent Robillard | Captain, Firefighting | City of Brampton | $202,257 |
| Kevin Anderson | Captain – Fire Prevention | City of Thunder Bay | $202,726 |
| Dennis H Anselmi | Captain Fire | Town of Caledon | $201,383 |
| Darrin Mottershaw | Captain Training Officer Fire | Town of Caledon | $201,416 |
| Sean Hodgins | Captain, Fire | City of St. Thomas | $201,814 |
| Christopher Livingston | Captain Fire | Town of Caledon | $200,270 |
| Silvio Di Giallonardo | Captain, Firefighting | City of Brampton | $199,198 |