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.
David Merkel
David Merkel served as the Inspector at City of Ottawa - Police Services in 2023, received an annual salary of $185,214.78 and a taxable benefit of $609.96, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. David has held the same position since 2023 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$185,824.74
Total paid in 2023
$185,214.78
Salary
$609.96
Taxable Benefit
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Find David on LinkedIn| Job Title : | Inspector |
| Employer : | City of Ottawa - Police Services |
| Sector : | Municipalities and Services |
| Year : | 2023 |
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Between 2007 and 2023, David experienced an average annual increase of approximately 4.13% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at City of Ottawa - Police Services. By 2023, David's total pay had risen by 71.74% compared to the pay in 2007. Additional information can be found in the chart and table presented below.
Yearly Total Paid
| Year | Job Title | Salary | Taxable Benefit | Raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Inspector | $185,215 | $610 | ⇧ 3.70% |
| 2022 | Staff Sergeant | $178,583 | $610 | ⇧ 17.92% |
| 2021 | Staff Sergeant | $151,353 | $610 | ⇩ -0.27% |
| 2020 | Staff Sergeant | $151,803 | $573 | ⇧ 6.01% |
| 2019 | Staff Sergeant | $143,212 | $527 | ⇧ 8.66% |
| 2018 | Staff Sergeant | $131,752 | $527 | ⇧ 2.71% |
| 2017 | Sergeant | $128,262 | $527 | ⇧ 7.26% |
| 2015 | Sergeant | $119,302 | $767 | ⇧ 9.13% |
| 2014 | Sergeant | $109,172 | $852 | ⇩ -5.89% |
| 2013 | Sergeant | $115,784 | $1,127 | ⇧ 7.33% |
| 2011 | Sergeant | $108,481 | $449 | ⇧ 7.64% |
| 2010 | Sergeant | $100,754 | $449 | ⇩ -7.02% |
| 2009 | Sergeant | $108,400 | $449 | ⇩ -0.40% |
| 2008 | Constable | $108,835 | $449 | ⇧ 1.00% |
| 2007 | Constable | $107,752 | $449 |
The 2023 Sunshine List has 25 employees who held exactly same position title ( Inspector ) in the City of Ottawa - Police Services.
10 out of 25 employees
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Bernier | $311,955 | $15,126 |
| Debbie Palmer | $265,902 | $18,341 |
| Jamie Harper | $265,052 | $18,312 |
| Kenneth Bryden | $249,123 | $14,836 |
| Scott Pettis | $239,858 | $610 |
| James Elves | $235,489 | $8,822 |
| Isabelle Lemieux | $232,125 | $610 |
| Timothy Hodgins | $230,982 | $15,242 |
| Dana Reynolds | $226,835 | $13,077 |
| Julie Mann | $223,058 | $610 |
The 2023 Sunshine List has 1233 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
10 out of 1233 employees
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Bernier | Inspector | City of Ottawa - Police Services | $327,082 |
| Debbie Palmer | Inspector | City of Ottawa - Police Services | $284,243 |
| Jamie Harper | Inspector | City of Ottawa - Police Services | $283,364 |
| Jeimy Karavelus | Police Inspector | City of Guelph - Guelph Police Service | $256,019 |
| Kenneth Bryden | Inspector | City of Ottawa - Police Services | $263,959 |
| John Pauls | Inspector | City of Hamilton | $249,925 |
| Stephen Harris | Staff Inspector | City of Toronto - Police Service | $247,869 |
| Scott Pettis | Inspector | City of Ottawa - Police Services | $240,468 |
| James Elves | Inspector | City of Ottawa - Police Services | $244,311 |
| Isabelle Lemieux | Inspector | City of Ottawa - Police Services | $232,735 |