The Ontario Sunshine List - Public Sector Salary Disclosure

The names, positions, salaries and total taxable benefits of public sector employees paid $100,000 or more in a calendar year.

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Michael Knighton served as the Platoon Chief in Training at City of Guelph in 2019, received an annual salary of $139,786.87 and a taxable benefit of $719.61, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. Michael has held the same position since 2017 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.

$140,506.48

Total paid in 2019

$139,786.87

Salary

$719.61

Taxable Benefit

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Job Title :   Platoon Chief in Training
Employer :   City of Guelph
Sector :   Municipalities and Services
Year :   2019

Comparing peers in identical roles within the organization

$141K
Low: $138K Avg: $147K High: $165K

Comparison with other individuals in similar positions in Ontario

$141K
Low: $138K Avg: $147K High: $165K
Bottom 90% Below Average Above Average Top 10%

Between 2009 and 2019, Michael experienced an average annual increase of approximately 3.92% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at City of Guelph. By 2019, Michael's total pay had risen by 37.96% compared to the pay in 2009. Notably, during Michael's tenure as Platoon Chief in Training, there has been a significant 4.92% rise in compensation over the past 2 years. Additional information can be found in the chart and table presented below.

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Annual Compensation Growth for Michael Knighton
Year Job Title Salary Taxable Benefit Raise
2019 Platoon Chief in Training $139,787 $720 -8.97%
2018 Platoon Chief in Training $153,703 $648 15.26%
2017 Platoon Chief in Training $133,342 $570 12.75%
2016 Captain $118,211 $559 1.21%
2015 Captain $116,933 $417 -3.94%
2014 Captain $121,821 $341 10.96%
2013 Captain $109,717 $377 0.46%
2012 Captain $109,175 $418 1.44%
2011 Captain / Capitaine $107,681 $358 6.08%
2009 1st Class Fire Fighter / Captain in Training $101,545 $299

The 2019 Sunshine List has 6 employees who held exactly same position title ( Platoon Chief in Training ) in the City of Guelph.

Full Name Salary Taxable Benefit
Scott Barden $145,634 $720
Paul Brydges $137,628 $704
Colin Hunter $164,628 $720
John King $147,031 $720
Michael Knighton $139,787 $720
Loren Pender $141,459 $708

The 2019 Sunshine List has 6 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.

Full Name Job Title Employer Total Paid
Colin Hunter Platoon Chief in Training City of Guelph $165,347
John King Platoon Chief in Training City of Guelph $147,750
Scott Barden Platoon Chief in Training City of Guelph $146,353
Loren Pender Platoon Chief in Training City of Guelph $142,167
Michael Knighton Platoon Chief in Training City of Guelph $140,506
Paul Brydges Platoon Chief in Training City of Guelph $138,333