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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Michael Tham served as the Director, Operations at Metrolinx in 2023, received an annual salary of $194,697.63 and a taxable benefit of $749.52, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. Michael has held the same position since 2022 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.

$195,447.15

Total paid in 2023

$194,697.63

Salary

$749.52

Taxable Benefit

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Job Title :   Director, Operations
Employer :   Metrolinx
Sector :   Crown Agencies
Year :   2023

Comparing peers in identical roles within the organization

$195K
Low: $183K Avg: $189K High: $195K

Comparison with other individuals in similar positions in Ontario

$195K
Low: $100K Avg: $154K High: $495K
Bottom 90% Below Average Above Average Top 10%

Between 2020 and 2023, Michael experienced an average annual increase of approximately 8.79% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at Metrolinx. By 2023, Michael's total pay had risen by 28.27% compared to the pay in 2020. Notably, during Michael's tenure as Director, Operations, there has been a significant 5.55% rise in compensation over the past 1 year. 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
2023 Director, Operations $194,698 $750 5.55%
2022 Director, Operations $184,428 $744 16.63%
2021 Deputy Technical Director, Ontario Line $158,553 $209 4.20%
2020 Deputy Technical Director, Ontario Line $152,174 $195

The 2023 Sunshine List has 2 employees who held exactly same position title ( Director, Operations ) in the Metrolinx.

Full Name Salary Taxable Benefit
Michael Tham $194,698 $750
Damien Whalen $181,794 $734

The 2023 Sunshine List has 776 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.

10 out of 776 employees

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Susan Fruchter Deputy Director, Museum Operations And Chief Operating Officer Royal Ontario Museum $326,813
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Todd Norman Director, Crown Operations Attorney General $280,490