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.
John Mertes
John Mertes served as the Master’s Social Worker at Sault Area Hospital in 2024, received an annual salary of $114,232.84 and a taxable benefit of $457.44, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list.
$114,690.28
Total paid in 2024
$114,232.84
Salary
$457.44
Taxable Benefit
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Male Very high confidence |
Find John on LinkedIn| Job Title : | Master’s Social Worker |
| Employer : | Sault Area Hospital |
| Sector : | Hospitals and Boards of Public Health |
| Year : | 2024 |
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Between 2021 and 2024, John experienced an average annual increase of approximately 4.28% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at Sault Area Hospital. By 2024, John's total pay had risen by 13.34% compared to the pay in 2021. Additional information can be found in the chart and table presented below.
Yearly Total Paid
| Year | Job Title | Salary | Taxable Benefit | Raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Master’s Social Worker | $114,233 | $457 | ⇧ 2.27% |
| 2023 | Master’s Social Worker | $111,714 | $431 | ⇧ 6.66% |
| 2022 | Master’s Social Worker | $104,721 | $418 | ⇧ 3.90% |
| 2021 | Master’s Social Worker | $100,761 | $431 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 10 employees who held exactly same position title ( Master’s Social Worker ) in the Sault Area Hospital.
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Jenna Buck | $113,749 | $457 |
| Nicole Danton | $116,267 | $389 |
| Kristy Johnson | $112,215 | $457 |
| Michelle Jolin | $112,246 | $457 |
| John Mertes | $114,233 | $457 |
| Jennifer Moore | $125,215 | $457 |
| Robert Rawn | $112,018 | $457 |
| Sarah Shea | $112,030 | $457 |
| Marsha Sheedy | $101,937 | $425 |
| Margaret Walsh | $112,340 | $0 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 10 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Moore | Master’s Social Worker | Sault Area Hospital | $125,673 |
| Nicole Danton | Master’s Social Worker | Sault Area Hospital | $116,656 |
| John Mertes | Master’s Social Worker | Sault Area Hospital | $114,690 |
| Jenna Buck | Master’s Social Worker | Sault Area Hospital | $114,206 |
| Margaret Walsh | Master’s Social Worker | Sault Area Hospital | $112,340 |
| Michelle Jolin | Master’s Social Worker | Sault Area Hospital | $112,704 |
| Kristy Johnson | Master’s Social Worker | Sault Area Hospital | $112,672 |
| Sarah Shea | Master’s Social Worker | Sault Area Hospital | $112,487 |
| Robert Rawn | Master’s Social Worker | Sault Area Hospital | $112,475 |
| Marsha Sheedy | Master’s Social Worker | Sault Area Hospital | $102,362 |