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 Spencer
Michael Spencer served as the Inspector at City of Hamilton in 2023, received an annual salary of $196,581.58 and a taxable benefit of $2,142.99, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. Michael has held the same position since 2018 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$198,724.57
Total paid in 2023
$196,581.58
Salary
$2,142.99
Taxable Benefit
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Find Michael on LinkedIn| Job Title : | Inspector |
| Employer : | City of Hamilton |
| Sector : | Municipalities and Services |
| Year : | 2023 |
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Between 2010 and 2023, Michael experienced an average annual increase of approximately 6.10% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at City of Hamilton. By 2023, Michael's total pay had risen by 89.33% compared to the pay in 2010. Notably, during Michael's tenure as Inspector, there has been a significant 2.84% decline in compensation over the past 5 years. Additional information can be found in the chart and table presented below.
Yearly Total Paid
| Year | Job Title | Salary | Taxable Benefit | Raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Inspector | $196,582 | $2,143 | ⇧ 4.57% |
| 2022 | Inspector | $188,616 | $1,415 | ⇧ 4.54% |
| 2021 | Inspector | $180,856 | $916 | ⇩ -0.18% |
| 2020 | Inspector | $181,239 | $860 | ⇧ 13.35% |
| 2019 | Inspector | $159,705 | $943 | ⇩ -21.46% |
| 2018 | Inspector | $203,647 | $897 | ⇧ 50.70% |
| 2017 | Staff Sergeant | $135,197 | $535 | ⇧ 4.52% |
| 2016 | Staff Sergeant | $129,235 | $623 | ⇩ -6.70% |
| 2015 | Staff Sergeant | $138,258 | $927 | ⇧ 17.04% |
| 2014 | Staff Sergeant | $118,025 | $894 | ⇧ 0.70% |
| 2013 | Staff Sergeant | $117,121 | $966 | ⇧ 8.55% |
| 2012 | Sergeant | $107,907 | $882 | ⇧ 1.93% |
| 2011 | Detective | $106,184 | $548 | ⇧ 1.69% |
| 2010 | Sergeant | $104,445 | $516 |
The 2023 Sunshine List has 22 employees who held exactly same position title ( Inspector ) in the City of Hamilton.
10 out of 22 employees
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| John Pauls | $248,412 | $1,513 |
| Michael Spencer | $196,582 | $2,143 |
| Paul Evans | $194,979 | $1,478 |
| Frank Miscione | $192,612 | $2,143 |
| Greg Doerr | $192,101 | $1,555 |
| Benoit Thibodeau | $191,443 | $2,134 |
| Scott Moreton | $191,185 | $1,652 |
| Andrea Torrie | $185,651 | $2,122 |
| James Callender | $184,747 | $2,106 |
| Jarad Maley | $144,776 | $372 |
The 2023 Sunshine List has 1233 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
10 out of 1233 employees
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Bernier | Inspector | City of Ottawa - Police Services | $327,082 |
| Debbie Palmer | Inspector | City of Ottawa - Police Services | $284,243 |
| Jamie Harper | Inspector | City of Ottawa - Police Services | $283,364 |
| Jeimy Karavelus | Police Inspector | City of Guelph - Guelph Police Service | $256,019 |
| Kenneth Bryden | Inspector | City of Ottawa - Police Services | $263,959 |
| John Pauls | Inspector | City of Hamilton | $249,925 |
| Stephen Harris | Staff Inspector | City of Toronto - Police Service | $247,869 |
| Scott Pettis | Inspector | City of Ottawa - Police Services | $240,468 |
| James Elves | Inspector | City of Ottawa - Police Services | $244,311 |
| Isabelle Lemieux | Inspector | City of Ottawa - Police Services | $232,735 |