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.
Brandon Dechert
Brandon Dechert served as the First Class Communication Operator at City of Kitchener in 2024, received an annual salary of $141,316.60 and a taxable benefit of $866.17, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list.
$142,182.77
Total paid in 2024
$141,316.60
Salary
$866.17
Taxable Benefit
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Find Brandon on LinkedIn| Job Title : | First Class Communication Operator |
| Employer : | City of Kitchener |
| Sector : | Municipalities and Services |
| Year : | 2024 |
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Between 2019 and 2024, Brandon experienced an average annual increase of approximately 1.67% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at City of Kitchener. By 2024, Brandon's total pay had risen by 7.11% compared to the pay in 2019. Additional information can be found in the chart and table presented below.
Yearly Total Paid
| Year | Job Title | Salary | Taxable Benefit | Raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | First Class Communication Operator | $141,317 | $866 | ⇧ 1.52% |
| 2023 | First Class Communication Operator | $139,343 | $712 | ⇧ 0.93% |
| 2022 | First Class Communication Operator | $138,209 | $550 | ⇧ 15.65% |
| 2021 | First Class Communication Operator | $119,474 | $509 | ⇩ -2.17% |
| 2020 | First Class Communication Operator | $122,069 | $573 | ⇩ -7.61% |
| 2019 | First Class Communication Operator | $132,195 | $545 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 8 employees who held exactly same position title ( First Class Communication Operator ) in the City of Kitchener.
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Jackie Cleve | $133,488 | $875 |
| Brandon Dechert | $141,317 | $866 |
| Alison Doucette | $118,807 | $848 |
| Kim Freeman | $123,442 | $995 |
| Michelle Pearson | $117,916 | $848 |
| Megan Pulley | $112,385 | $777 |
| Melissa Scheerer | $152,854 | $893 |
| Alyssa Theurer | $116,428 | $848 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 8 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Scheerer | First Class Communication Operator | City of Kitchener | $153,747 |
| Brandon Dechert | First Class Communication Operator | City of Kitchener | $142,183 |
| Jackie Cleve | First Class Communication Operator | City of Kitchener | $134,362 |
| Kim Freeman | First Class Communication Operator | City of Kitchener | $124,438 |
| Alison Doucette | First Class Communication Operator | City of Kitchener | $119,655 |
| Michelle Pearson | First Class Communication Operator | City of Kitchener | $118,765 |
| Alyssa Theurer | First Class Communication Operator | City of Kitchener | $117,277 |
| Megan Pulley | First Class Communication Operator | City of Kitchener | $113,162 |