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 Upper
David Upper served as the Director of Fire Services / Fire Chief at City of St Catharines in 2024, received an annual salary of $188,099.92 and a taxable benefit of $1,204.87, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. David has held the same position since 2021 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$189,304.79
Total paid in 2024
$188,099.92
Salary
$1,204.87
Taxable Benefit
 |
Male Very high confidence |
Find David on LinkedIn| Job Title : | Director of Fire Services / Fire Chief |
| Employer : | City of St Catharines |
| Sector : | Municipalities and Services |
| Year : | 2024 |
Comparing peers in identical roles within the organization | ||||
|
$189K | ||||
▼ | ||||
|
| ||||
|
Comparison with other individuals in similar positions in Ontario | ||||
$189K | ||||
▼ | ||||
|
| ||||
|
| Bottom 90% | Below Average | Above Average | Top 10% |
Between 2017 and 2024, David experienced an average annual increase of approximately 5.90% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at City of St Catharines. By 2024, David's total pay had risen by 30.11% compared to the pay in 2017. Notably, during David's tenure as Director of Fire Services / Fire Chief, there has been a significant 20.87% rise in compensation over the past 3 years. Additional information can be found in the chart and table presented below.
Yearly Total Paid
| Year | Job Title | Salary | Taxable Benefit | Raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Director of Fire Services / Fire Chief | $188,100 | $1,205 | ⇧ 4.44% |
| 2023 | Director of Fire Services / Fire Chief | $180,200 | $1,064 | ⇩ -25.12% |
| 2022 | Director of Fire Services / Fire Chief | $241,194 | $882 | ⇧ 54.57% |
| 2021 | Director of Fire Services / Fire Chief | $155,833 | $782 | ⇧ 2.61% |
| 2020 | Deputy Fire Chief | $151,853 | $773 | ⇧ 1.92% |
| 2019 | Deputy Fire Chief | $148,852 | $896 | ⇧ 0.82% |
| 2018 | Deputy Fire Chief | $147,634 | $893 | ⇧ 2.09% |
| 2017 | Platoon Chief | $144,796 | $695 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has employee who held exactly same position title ( Director of Fire Services / Fire Chief ) in the City of St Catharines.
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| David Upper | $188,100 | $1,205 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 40 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
10 out of 40 employees
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Jenkins | Director Emergency Services / Fire Chief | Town of Georgina | $230,232 |
| Hugh Murray | Director, Fire And Emergency Services | Township of Oro-Medonte | $215,433 |
| Mary Patricia Byrne | Director, Property Management, Fire Prevention, Elevator Services | University of Toronto | $205,971 |
| David Pelayo | Director Fire And Emergency Services And Fire Chief | Town of Caledon | $198,692 |
| David Upper | Director of Fire Services / Fire Chief | City of St Catharines | $189,305 |
| Daniel Smith | Director, Fire And Emergency Services / Fire Chief | City of Belleville | $186,835 |
| Richard Boyes | Director of Emergency Services / Fire Chief | Township of St. Clair | $172,946 |
| Daniel Thurman | Director Fire Services / Fire Chief | Town of Collingwood | $176,589 |
| Dan Heydon | Director, Emergency Services / Fire Chief | Town of New Tecumseth | $168,135 |
| Michael Clark | Director of Emergency Services / Fire Chief | City of Orillia | $166,741 |