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.
Melissa Schmidt
Melissa Schmidt served as the Secondary Principal at York Region District School Board in 2023, received an annual salary of $138,950.18 and a taxable benefit of $0.00, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. Melissa has held the same position since 2019 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$138,950.18
Total paid in 2023
$138,950.18
Salary
$0.00
Taxable Benefit
 |
Female Very high confidence |
Find Melissa on LinkedIn| Job Title : | Secondary Principal |
| Employer : | York Region District School Board |
| Sector : | School Boards |
| Year : | 2023 |
Comparing peers in identical roles within the organization | ||||
|
$139K | ||||
▼ | ||||
|
| ||||
|
Comparison with other individuals in similar positions in Ontario | ||||
$139K | ||||
▼ | ||||
|
| ||||
|
| Bottom 90% | Below Average | Above Average | Top 10% |
Between 2011 and 2023, Melissa experienced an average annual increase of approximately 2.59% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at York Region District School Board. By 2023, Melissa's total pay had risen by 32.27% compared to the pay in 2011. Notably, during Melissa's tenure as Secondary Principal, there has been a significant 14.80% rise in compensation over the past 4 years. Additional information can be found in the chart and table presented below.
Yearly Total Paid
| Year | Job Title | Salary | Taxable Benefit | Raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Secondary Principal | $138,950 | $0 | ⇧ 0.43% |
| 2022 | Secondary Principal | $138,354 | $0 | ⇧ 4.86% |
| 2021 | Secondary Principal | $131,936 | $0 | ⇧ 3.63% |
| 2020 | Secondary Principal | $127,311 | $0 | ⇧ 5.18% |
| 2019 | Secondary Principal | $121,035 | $0 | ⇧ 1.99% |
| 2018 | Secondary Vice Principal | $118,626 | $49 | ⇧ 1.79% |
| 2017 | Secondary Vice Principal | $116,298 | $292 | ⇧ 0.94% |
| 2016 | Secondary Vice Principal | $115,229 | $271 | ⇧ 1.59% |
| 2015 | Secondary Vice Principal | $113,437 | $259 | ⇧ 3.79% |
| 2013 | Secondary Vice Principal | $109,290 | $252 | ⇧ 0.89% |
| 2012 | Secondary Vice Principal | $108,370 | $209 | ⇧ 3.36% |
| 2011 | Secondary Vice Principal | $104,814 | $234 |
The 2023 Sunshine List has 44 employees who held exactly same position title ( Secondary Principal ) in the York Region District School Board.
10 out of 44 employees
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Paolo Burzese | $149,764 | $0 |
| Aline Daniel | $145,506 | $0 |
| Janani Pathy | $143,154 | $0 |
| Joseph D'Amico | $142,055 | $0 |
| Deborah Linkewich | $141,005 | $0 |
| Christopher Hilmer | $140,938 | $0 |
| Sonya Borrell | $140,705 | $0 |
| John Sebastiano | $140,705 | $0 |
| Daniel Gillis | $140,705 | $0 |
| Sheri Epstein | $140,624 | $0 |
The 2023 Sunshine List has 1396 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
10 out of 1396 employees
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theresa Williams | Principal - Secondary | Greater Essex County District School Board | $246,237 |
| Trisha Johnston | Secondary Principal | Upper Canada District School Board | $209,282 |
| James Canty | Principal - Secondary | Greater Essex County District School Board | $199,586 |
| Jonathan Procter | Principal - Secondary | Greater Essex County District School Board | $180,100 |
| Jaime Yamashita | Vice-Principal, Secondary | Toronto District School Board | $178,786 |
| Irfan Toor | Secondary Principal | Simcoe County District School Board | $178,494 |
| Colleen Maguire | Secondary Principal | Bluewater District School Board | $178,356 |
| Sarah Macdonald | Secondary Principal | Durham District School Board | $172,304 |
| David Sasseville | Secondary Principal | Durham District School Board | $166,932 |
| Margaret Aitchison | Principal, Secondary | Toronto District School Board | $165,286 |