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.
Christopher Herstek
Christopher Herstek served as the General Manager Community Services at City of Hamilton in 2023, received an annual salary of $199,023.43 and a taxable benefit of $2,168.79, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. Christopher has held the same position since 2023 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$201,192.22
Total paid in 2023
$199,023.43
Salary
$2,168.79
Taxable Benefit
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Find Christopher on LinkedIn| Job Title : | General Manager Community Services |
| Employer : | City of Hamilton |
| Sector : | Municipalities and Services |
| Year : | 2023 |
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Between 2010 and 2023, Christopher experienced an average annual increase of approximately 6.24% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at City of Hamilton. By 2023, Christopher's total pay had risen by 91.61% compared to the pay in 2010. Additional information can be found in the chart and table presented below.
Yearly Total Paid
| Year | Job Title | Salary | Taxable Benefit | Raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | General Manager Community Services | $199,023 | $2,169 | ⇧ 1.81% |
| 2022 | Director Recreation | $195,865 | $1,755 | ⇧ 7.50% |
| 2021 | Director Recreation | $183,086 | $753 | ⇩ -4.29% |
| 2020 | Director Recreation | $191,019 | $1,056 | ⇧ 7.39% |
| 2019 | Director Recreation | $177,396 | $1,465 | ⇧ 3.71% |
| 2018 | Director Recreation | $171,086 | $1,371 | ⇧ 7.27% |
| 2017 | Director Recreation | $159,491 | $1,275 | ⇧ 14.50% |
| 2016 | Director District Recreation Operations | $139,117 | $1,286 | ⇧ 1.65% |
| 2015 | Director District Recreation Operations | $136,923 | $1,198 | ⇧ 8.06% |
| 2014 | Director District Recreation Operations | $126,669 | $1,147 | ⇧ 3.88% |
| 2013 | Director District Recreation Operations | $121,744 | $1,295 | ⇧ 17.18% |
| 2010 | Director - Facilities And Capital Programs | $104,334 | $668 |
The 2023 Sunshine List has employee who held exactly same position title ( General Manager Community Services ) in the City of Hamilton.
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Herstek | $199,023 | $2,169 |
The 2023 Sunshine List has 18 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
10 out of 18 employees
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Jacques | General Manager of Community Development | City of Greater Sudbury | $257,283 |
| Joseph Nicholls | General Manager of Community Safety | City of Greater Sudbury | $249,910 |
| Michael May | General Manager, Community Services And Deputy Chief Administrative Officer | City of Kitchener | $237,935 |
| Dawn Mcalpine | General Manager of Community And Corporate Services | City of Barrie | $242,157 |
| Clara Freire | General Manager, Community And Social Services | City of Ottawa | $219,170 |
| Kelly Robertson | General Manager - Community Services | City of Thunder Bay | $202,412 |
| Christopher Herstek | General Manager Community Services | City of Hamilton | $201,192 |
| Stacey Forfar | General Manager, Community Services | City of Sarnia | $201,444 |
| Cindy Howard | Deputy Chief Administrative Office And General Manager Finance And Community Services | County of Middlesex | $200,148 |
| Mina Fayez-Bahgat | General Manager, Social And Community Services | County of Simcoe | $185,181 |