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.
Michelle Belsher
Michelle Belsher served as the Elementary Principal at Renfrew County District School Board in 2024, received an annual salary of $167,884.04 and a taxable benefit of $878.36, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. Michelle has held the same position since 2024 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$168,762.40
Total paid in 2024
$167,884.04
Salary
$878.36
Taxable Benefit
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Find Michelle on LinkedIn| Job Title : | Elementary Principal |
| Employer : | Renfrew County District School Board |
| Sector : | School Boards |
| Year : | 2024 |
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Between 2010 and 2024, Michelle experienced an average annual increase of approximately 3.68% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at Renfrew County District School Board. By 2024, Michelle's total pay had risen by 61.37% compared to the pay in 2010. Additional information can be found in the chart and table presented below.
Yearly Total Paid
| Year | Job Title | Salary | Taxable Benefit | Raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Elementary Principal | $167,884 | $878 | ⇧ 18.60% |
| 2023 | Secondary Principal | $137,054 | $5,245 | ⇩ -2.48% |
| 2022 | Secondary Principal | $138,308 | $7,616 | ⇧ 9.98% |
| 2021 | Secondary Principal | $129,106 | $3,575 | ⇧ 2.68% |
| 2020 | Elementary Principal | $128,356 | $862 | ⇧ 5.68% |
| 2019 | Elementary Principal | $120,104 | $2,175 | ⇧ 0.36% |
| 2018 | Elementary Principal | $118,982 | $2,863 | ⇧ 13.20% |
| 2017 | Elementary Principal | $105,969 | $1,669 | ⇩ -8.02% |
| 2016 | Elementary Principal | $115,715 | $1,311 | ⇩ -0.49% |
| 2015 | Elementary Principal | $115,802 | $1,795 | ⇩ -2.12% |
| 2014 | Elementary Principal | $116,821 | $3,318 | ⇧ 4.62% |
| 2013 | Elementary Principal | $113,756 | $1,078 | ⇧ 2.15% |
| 2012 | Elementary Principal | $112,247 | $168 | ⇧ 2.71% |
| 2011 | Elementary Principal | $109,260 | $186 | ⇧ 4.65% |
| 2010 | Principal | $104,398 | $186 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 21 employees who held exactly same position title ( Elementary Principal ) in the Renfrew County District School Board.
10 out of 21 employees
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Michelle Belsher | $167,884 | $878 |
| Mitchell Blimkie | $152,810 | $3,988 |
| Peter Burnette | $167,971 | $878 |
| Rebecca Conroy | $139,366 | $878 |
| Ian Covell | $152,059 | $878 |
| Amy Dahm | $155,479 | $878 |
| Shelley Gagne | $169,257 | $1,299 |
| Oliver Gallery | $143,676 | $878 |
| Mary Jude Gonzalez-kelley | $156,133 | $1,450 |
| Stephen Griffiths | $154,696 | $878 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 3553 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
10 out of 3553 employees
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Hume | Principal, Elementary | Toronto District School Board | $471,634 |
| Lorraine Bailey-wallace | Principal, Elementary | Toronto District School Board | $223,326 |
| Kimberley Pividor | Principal, Elementary | Toronto District School Board | $213,606 |
| Sara Gogani | Principal, Elementary | Toronto District School Board | $210,707 |
| Jeanne Leonard | Principal, Elementary Program | Education | $203,194 |
| Rita Gallippi | Principal, Elementary | Toronto District School Board | $194,288 |
| Nicholas Lucas | Principal, Elementary | Toronto District School Board | $196,151 |
| Beatrice Chen | Principal, Elementary | Toronto District School Board | $187,691 |
| Rita De Ala | Elementary Principal | York Region District School Board | $185,784 |
| Melanie Seigel | Elementary Principal | York Region District School Board | $184,741 |