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.
Michael Pfeiffer
Michael Pfeiffer served as the Platoon Chief at Town of Whitby in 2023, received an annual salary of $184,152.10 and a taxable benefit of $1,526.75, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. Michael has held the same position since 2014 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$185,678.85
Total paid in 2023
$184,152.10
Salary
$1,526.75
Taxable Benefit
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Find Michael on LinkedIn| Job Title : | Platoon Chief |
| Employer : | Town of Whitby |
| Sector : | Municipalities and Services |
| Year : | 2023 |
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Between 2008 and 2023, Michael experienced an average annual increase of approximately 4.90% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at Town of Whitby. By 2023, Michael's total pay had risen by 80.64% compared to the pay in 2008. Notably, during Michael's tenure as Platoon Chief, there has been a significant 9.38% rise in compensation over the past 9 years. Additional information can be found in the chart and table presented below.
Yearly Total Paid
| Year | Job Title | Salary | Taxable Benefit | Raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Platoon Chief | $184,152 | $1,527 | ⇧ 1.26% |
| 2022 | Platoon Chief | $181,946 | $1,416 | ⇧ 22.58% |
| 2021 | Platoon Chief | $148,450 | $1,140 | ⇩ -4.45% |
| 2020 | Platoon Chief | $155,592 | $969 | ⇩ -1.62% |
| 2019 | Platoon Chief | $158,168 | $971 | ⇧ 5.94% |
| 2018 | Platoon Chief | $149,350 | $865 | ⇩ -3.58% |
| 2017 | Platoon Chief | $154,915 | $871 | ⇧ 18.78% |
| 2016 | Platoon Chief | $130,280 | $871 | ⇩ -11.14% |
| 2015 | Platoon Chief | $146,537 | $1,061 | ⇩ -13.06% |
| 2014 | Platoon Chief | $168,718 | $1,044 | ⇧ 46.54% |
| 2013 | Captain of Fire Services | $115,017 | $829 | ⇧ 5.34% |
| 2012 | Captain | $109,236 | $741 | ⇩ -0.42% |
| 2011 | Captain | $109,708 | $729 | ⇧ 3.44% |
| 2010 | Captain | $106,072 | $695 | ⇩ -0.86% |
| 2009 | Captain | $107,091 | $608 | ⇧ 4.78% |
| 2008 | Captain | $102,290 | $499 |
The 2023 Sunshine List has 5 employees who held exactly same position title ( Platoon Chief ) in the Town of Whitby.
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Pfeiffer | $184,152 | $1,527 |
| Steve Gaylor | $179,491 | $1,464 |
| John Harrison | $173,514 | $1,527 |
| Jason Birney | $166,055 | $1,501 |
| Christopher Alldread | $155,163 | $1,501 |
The 2023 Sunshine List has 182 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
10 out of 182 employees
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael R. Bustos | Platoon Chief | City of Belleville | $244,592 |
| Mike Hives | Fire Platoon Chief | The Corporation of the City of North Bay | $245,053 |
| Robert A Hewson | Platoon Chief | City of Toronto | $238,339 |
| Brent Shea | Platoon Chief Manager | City of London | $223,058 |
| Eric Macfadden | Platoon Chief B | City of Barrie | $211,019 |
| Michael Deavy | Platoon Chief | City of Ottawa | $207,693 |
| Christopher Bertram | Platoon Chief | City of Toronto | $205,347 |
| John F Carson | Platoon Chief | City of Toronto | $204,405 |
| Gary Mosburger | Platoon Chief Manager | City of London | $202,215 |
| Scott Grakist | Platoon Chief | City of Ottawa | $201,392 |