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.
James Cowper
James Cowper served as the Principal - Elementary at Greater Essex County District School Board in 2024, received an annual salary of $161,528.40 and a taxable benefit of $898.41, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. James has held the same position since 2017 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$162,426.81
Total paid in 2024
$161,528.40
Salary
$898.41
Taxable Benefit
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Find James on LinkedIn| Job Title : | Principal - Elementary |
| Employer : | Greater Essex County District School Board |
| Sector : | School Boards |
| Year : | 2024 |
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Between 2011 and 2024, James experienced an average annual increase of approximately 4.85% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at Greater Essex County District School Board. By 2024, James's total pay had risen by 35.53% compared to the pay in 2011. Notably, during James's tenure as Principal - Elementary, there has been a significant 30.07% rise in compensation over the past 7 years. Additional information can be found in the chart and table presented below.
Yearly Total Paid
| Year | Job Title | Salary | Taxable Benefit | Raise |
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| 2024 | Principal - Elementary | $161,528 | $898 | ⇧ 21.91% |
| 2023 | Principal - Elementary | $132,340 | $900 | ⇩ -0.92% |
| 2022 | Principal - Elementary | $133,590 | $891 | ⇧ 4.20% |
| 2021 | Principal - Elementary | $128,178 | $887 | ⇩ -1.51% |
| 2020 | Principal - Elementary | $130,160 | $882 | ⇧ 2.48% |
| 2019 | Principal - Elementary | $126,990 | $880 | ⇧ 0.91% |
| 2018 | Principal - Elementary | $125,703 | $1,008 | ⇧ 1.47% |
| 2017 | Principal - Elementary | $123,484 | $1,392 | ⇩ -31.50% |
| 2016 | Principal, Elementary | $180,292 | $2,021 | ⇧ 62.33% |
| 2013 | Principal - Elementary | $111,083 | $1,229 | ⇩ -8.78% |
| 2012 | Principal - Elementary | $121,896 | $1,226 | ⇧ 2.73% |
| 2011 | Principal - Elementary | $118,630 | $1,215 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 60 employees who held exactly same position title ( Principal - Elementary ) in the Greater Essex County District School Board.
10 out of 60 employees
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Scott Allen | $163,371 | $898 |
| Susan Awender | $162,939 | $98 |
| Laura Bates | $171,151 | $98 |
| Melissa Brown | $162,607 | $98 |
| Clayton Callow | $162,922 | $0 |
| Mark Campbell | $162,020 | $898 |
| Darin Carroll | $162,518 | $898 |
| Janet Hannigan | $165,792 | $898 |
| Teresa Hoffman Sartor | $163,121 | $898 |
| Lori Hugli | $161,552 | $98 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 3553 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
10 out of 3553 employees
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Hume | Principal, Elementary | Toronto District School Board | $471,634 |
| Lorraine Bailey-wallace | Principal, Elementary | Toronto District School Board | $223,326 |
| Kimberley Pividor | Principal, Elementary | Toronto District School Board | $213,606 |
| Sara Gogani | Principal, Elementary | Toronto District School Board | $210,707 |
| Jeanne Leonard | Principal, Elementary Program | Education | $203,194 |
| Rita Gallippi | Principal, Elementary | Toronto District School Board | $194,288 |
| Nicholas Lucas | Principal, Elementary | Toronto District School Board | $196,151 |
| Beatrice Chen | Principal, Elementary | Toronto District School Board | $187,691 |
| Rita De Ala | Elementary Principal | York Region District School Board | $185,784 |
| Melanie Seigel | Elementary Principal | York Region District School Board | $184,741 |