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.

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Karen Happell served as the District Chief Communications at City of Toronto in 2024, received an annual salary of $164,620.29 and a taxable benefit of $2,222.58, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. Karen has held the same position since 2016 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.

$166,842.87

Total paid in 2024

$164,620.29

Salary

$2,222.58

Taxable Benefit

Gender: Female
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Job Title :   District Chief Communications
Employer :   City of Toronto
Sector :   Municipalities and Services
Year :   2024

Comparing peers in identical roles within the organization

$167K
Low: $167K Avg: $197K High: $267K

Comparison with other individuals in similar positions in Ontario

$167K
Low: $167K Avg: $197K High: $267K
Bottom 90% Below Average Above Average Top 10%

Between 2003 and 2024, Karen experienced an average annual increase of approximately 3.61% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at City of Toronto. By 2024, Karen's total pay had risen by 65.40% compared to the pay in 2003. Notably, during Karen's tenure as District Chief Communications, there has been a significant 5.96% rise in compensation over the past 8 years. Additional information can be found in the chart and table presented below.

Yearly Total Paid

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Year Job Title Salary Taxable Benefit Raise
2024 District Chief Communications $164,620 $2,223 2.95%
2023 District Chief Communications $159,637 $2,424 -3.66%
2022 District Chief Communications $165,777 $2,435 10.28%
2021 District Chief Communications $150,171 $2,367 -2.04%
2020 District Chief Communications $153,541 $2,171 2.44%
2019 District Chief Communications $149,881 $2,123 -5.93%
2018 District Chief Communications $159,506 $2,081 -8.40%
2017 District Chief Communications $174,418 $1,984 12.03%
2016 District Chief Communications $155,219 $2,240 6.42%
2015 Captain Communications $146,909 $1,048 2.26%
2014 Captain Communications $143,855 $825 0.87%
2013 Captain Communications $142,692 $746 35.40%
2012 Captain Communications $105,268 $672 -0.19%
2011 Captain Communications $105,470 $667 4.60%
2010 Captain Communications $100,820 $654 -4.16%
2004 2nd Class Firefighter $105,408 $472 4.97%
2003 1st Class Firefighter $100,439 $432

The 2024 Sunshine List has 4 employees who held exactly same position title ( District Chief Communications ) in the City of Toronto.

Full Name Salary Taxable Benefit
Stewart Flemming $264,833 $2,223
Karen Happell $164,620 $2,223
Glenn Watters $180,413 $2,203
Adrian Whiteman $170,258 $2,200

The 2024 Sunshine List has 4 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.

Full Name Job Title Employer Total Paid
Stewart Flemming District Chief Communications City of Toronto $267,055
Glenn Watters District Chief Communications City of Toronto $182,616
Adrian Whiteman District Chief Communications City of Toronto $172,458
Karen Happell District Chief Communications City of Toronto $166,843