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.
Debbie Higgins
Debbie Higgins served as the Deputy Fire Chief Director at City of Toronto in 2024, received an annual salary of $311,481.76 and a taxable benefit of $1,605.20, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. Debbie has held the same position since 2010 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$313,086.96
Total paid in 2024
$311,481.76
Salary
$1,605.20
Taxable Benefit
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Find Debbie on LinkedIn| Job Title : | Deputy Fire Chief Director |
| Employer : | City of Toronto |
| Sector : | Municipalities and Services |
| Year : | 2024 |
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Between 2009 and 2024, Debbie experienced an average annual increase of approximately 9.34% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at City of Toronto. By 2024, Debbie's total pay had risen by 209.36% compared to the pay in 2009. Notably, during Debbie's tenure as Deputy Fire Chief Director, there has been a significant 149.73% rise in compensation over the past 14 years. Additional information can be found in the chart and table presented below.
Yearly Total Paid
| Year | Job Title | Salary | Taxable Benefit | Raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Deputy Fire Chief Director | $311,482 | $1,605 | ⇧ 41.09% |
| 2022 | Deputy Fire Chief Director | $203,290 | $18,614 | ⇩ -6.20% |
| 2021 | Deputy Fire Chief Director | $222,108 | $14,457 | ⇩ -2.90% |
| 2020 | Deputy Fire Chief Director | $233,821 | $9,812 | ⇧ 4.50% |
| 2019 | Deputy Fire Chief Director | $218,179 | $14,963 | ⇧ 1.50% |
| 2018 | Deputy Fire Chief Director | $213,548 | $16,145 | ⇧ 2.36% |
| 2017 | Deputy Fire Chief Director | $209,629 | $14,757 | ⇧ 5.08% |
| 2016 | Deputy Fire Chief Director | $203,472 | $10,069 | ⇧ 1.60% |
| 2015 | Deputy Fire Chief Director | $200,869 | $9,317 | ⇩ -1.33% |
| 2014 | Deputy Fire Chief Director | $204,367 | $8,643 | ⇧ 11.17% |
| 2013 | Deputy Fire Chief Director | $185,049 | $6,561 | ⇧ 7.57% |
| 2012 | Deputy Fire Chief Director | $172,550 | $5,579 | ⇩ -0.97% |
| 2011 | Deputy Fire Chief Director | $175,291 | $4,579 | ⇧ 43.47% |
| 2010 | Deputy Fire Chief Director | $122,207 | $3,164 | ⇧ 23.88% |
| 2009 | Special Projects Manager | $100,536 | $668 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 5 employees who held exactly same position title ( Deputy Fire Chief Director ) in the City of Toronto.
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
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| Laura Boyko | $212,341 | $1,947 |
| Paul Fitzgerald | $251,345 | $9,012 |
| Kevin Hamilton | $256,036 | $12,241 |
| Debbie Higgins | $311,482 | $1,605 |
| James Jessop | $247,721 | $6,852 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 167 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
10 out of 167 employees
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debbie Higgins | Deputy Fire Chief Director | City of Toronto | $313,087 |
| Eric Macfadden | Deputy Fire Chief | City of Barrie | $280,673 |
| Kevin Hamilton | Deputy Fire Chief Director | City of Toronto | $268,278 |
| Paul Fitzgerald | Deputy Fire Chief Director | City of Toronto | $260,357 |
| James Jessop | Deputy Fire Chief Director | City of Toronto | $254,573 |
| Matthew Keay | Deputy Fire Chief | City of Markham | $221,060 |
| Laura Boyko | Deputy Fire Chief Director | City of Toronto | $214,287 |
| Joseph Bennett | Deputy Fire Chief - Operations | City of Richmond Hill | $208,643 |
| Tom Raeburn | Deputy Fire Chief - Support Services | City of Richmond Hill | $207,743 |
| Chris Davidson | Deputy Fire Chief | City of Kitchener | $204,949 |