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 Howden
James Howden served as the Firefighter / Acting Captain at Town of Milton in 2023, received an annual salary of $121,351.58 and a taxable benefit of $1,028.84, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. James has held the same position since 2022 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$122,380.42
Total paid in 2023
$121,351.58
Salary
$1,028.84
Taxable Benefit
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Find James on LinkedIn| Job Title : | Firefighter / Acting Captain |
| Employer : | Town of Milton |
| Sector : | Municipalities and Services |
| Year : | 2023 |
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Between 2018 and 2023, James experienced an average annual increase of approximately 1.55% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at Town of Milton. By 2023, James's total pay had risen by 7.30% compared to the pay in 2018. Notably, during James's tenure as Firefighter / Acting Captain, there has been a significant 8.35% rise in compensation over the past 1 year. Additional information can be found in the chart and table presented below.
Yearly Total Paid
| Year | Job Title | Salary | Taxable Benefit | Raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Firefighter / Acting Captain | $121,352 | $1,029 | ⇧ 8.35% |
| 2022 | Firefighter / Acting Captain | $111,963 | $988 | ⇧ 3.77% |
| 2021 | Firefighter | $107,982 | $861 | ⇧ 2.46% |
| 2020 | Firefighter | $105,549 | $685 | ⇧ 0.38% |
| 2019 | 1st Class Firefighter | $105,161 | $673 | ⇩ -7.21% |
| 2018 | 1st Class Firefighter | $113,403 | $652 |
The 2023 Sunshine List has 14 employees who held exactly same position title ( Firefighter / Acting Captain ) in the Town of Milton.
10 out of 14 employees
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Tyrer | $124,718 | $1,029 |
| Scott Astley | $122,224 | $1,029 |
| Brent Kocher | $121,621 | $1,029 |
| James Howden | $121,352 | $1,029 |
| Selwyn Hamilton | $120,074 | $1,029 |
| Kyle Hasselfeldt | $119,212 | $1,029 |
| Ian Kenealy | $119,107 | $1,029 |
| Mark Roselle | $119,099 | $1,029 |
| D. Scott Tovey | $118,422 | $1,029 |
| Shane Robinson | $118,410 | $1,029 |
The 2023 Sunshine List has 14 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
10 out of 14 employees
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Tyrer | Firefighter / Acting Captain | Town of Milton | $125,747 |
| Scott Astley | Firefighter / Acting Captain | Town of Milton | $123,252 |
| Brent Kocher | Firefighter / Acting Captain | Town of Milton | $122,650 |
| James Howden | Firefighter / Acting Captain | Town of Milton | $122,380 |
| Selwyn Hamilton | Firefighter / Acting Captain | Town of Milton | $121,103 |
| Kyle Hasselfeldt | Firefighter / Acting Captain | Town of Milton | $120,241 |
| Ian Kenealy | Firefighter / Acting Captain | Town of Milton | $120,136 |
| Mark Roselle | Firefighter / Acting Captain | Town of Milton | $120,128 |
| D. Scott Tovey | Firefighter / Acting Captain | Town of Milton | $119,450 |
| Shane Robinson | Firefighter / Acting Captain | Town of Milton | $119,439 |