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.
Darren Payler
Darren Payler served as the 1st Class Firefighter at City of St. Thomas in 2024, received an annual salary of $131,142.60 and a taxable benefit of $859.92, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list.
$132,002.52
Total paid in 2024
$131,142.60
Salary
$859.92
Taxable Benefit
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Find Darren on LinkedIn| Job Title : | 1st Class Firefighter |
| Employer : | City of St. Thomas |
| Sector : | Municipalities and Services |
| Year : | 2024 |
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Between 2020 and 2024, Darren experienced an average annual increase of approximately 5.88% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at City of St. Thomas. By 2024, Darren's total pay had risen by 21.71% compared to the pay in 2020. Additional information can be found in the chart and table presented below.
Yearly Total Paid
| Year | Job Title | Salary | Taxable Benefit | Raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1st Class Firefighter | $131,143 | $860 | ⇧ 4.33% |
| 2023 | 1st Class Firefighter | $125,701 | $828 | ⇩ -13.89% |
| 2022 | 1st Class Firefighter | $146,164 | $782 | ⇧ 22.42% |
| 2021 | 1st Class Firefighter | $119,215 | $819 | ⇧ 10.68% |
| 2020 | 1st Class Firefighter | $107,734 | $719 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 30 employees who held exactly same position title ( 1st Class Firefighter ) in the City of St. Thomas.
10 out of 30 employees
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Colin Bechard | $139,608 | $908 |
| Derek Bonnett | $142,050 | $908 |
| Josh Carr | $140,572 | $908 |
| (William) Kirby Dykes | $132,666 | $846 |
| Kent Fuller | $136,184 | $882 |
| Chris Gielen | $134,004 | $908 |
| Scott Gilchrist | $137,116 | $882 |
| Kristopher Harris | $131,204 | $871 |
| Luke Intven | $139,184 | $882 |
| Steeve Lebel | $131,747 | $860 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 311 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
10 out of 311 employees
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craig A Mollison | 1st Class Firefighter | City of Richmond Hill | $174,241 |
| Amanda Elizabeth Holman | 1st Class Firefighter | City of Richmond Hill | $168,895 |
| Barry Cain | Firefighter, 1st Class | Town of Ajax | $168,954 |
| Douglas A Benson | 1st Class Firefighter | City of Richmond Hill | $168,972 |
| Tim Brummelhuis | 1st Class Firefighter | Town of Midland | $168,135 |
| Terence Tang | 1st Class Firefighter | City of Richmond Hill | $166,737 |
| David Ivanko | Firefighter, 1st Class | Town of Ajax | $165,775 |
| Scott Freeman | Firefighter, 1st Class | Town of Ajax | $164,627 |
| Scott G Heasman | 1st Class Firefighter | City of Richmond Hill | $164,767 |
| Nerosan Selvamohan | Firefighter, 1st Class | Town of Ajax | $163,519 |