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 Lowes
Michelle Lowes served as the Principal - Elementary at Greater Essex County District School Board in 2024, received an annual salary of $161,287.14 and a taxable benefit of $98.41, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. Michelle has held the same position since 2017 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$161,385.55
Total paid in 2024
$161,287.14
Salary
$98.41
Taxable Benefit
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Find Michelle on LinkedIn| Job Title : | Principal - Elementary |
| Employer : | Greater Essex County District School Board |
| Sector : | School Boards |
| Year : | 2024 |
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Between 2011 and 2024, Michelle experienced an average annual increase of approximately 4.12% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at Greater Essex County District School Board. By 2024, Michelle's total pay had risen by 57.23% compared to the pay in 2011. Notably, during Michelle's tenure as Principal - Elementary, there has been a significant 31.49% rise in compensation over the past 7 years. Additional information can be found in the chart and table presented below.
Yearly Total Paid
| Year | Job Title | Salary | Taxable Benefit | Raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Principal - Elementary | $161,287 | $98 | ⇧ 25.02% |
| 2023 | Principal - Elementary | $128,984 | $100 | ⇩ -3.61% |
| 2022 | Principal - Elementary | $133,831 | $91 | ⇧ 2.78% |
| 2021 | Principal - Elementary | $130,218 | $87 | ⇩ -0.45% |
| 2020 | Principal - Elementary | $130,300 | $593 | ⇧ 2.84% |
| 2019 | Principal - Elementary | $127,201 | $80 | ⇧ 1.00% |
| 2018 | Principal - Elementary | $125,809 | $208 | ⇧ 2.67% |
| 2017 | Principal - Elementary | $121,357 | $1,381 | ⇩ -13.47% |
| 2016 | Principal, Elementary | $140,583 | $1,259 | ⇧ 32.49% |
| 2015 | Principal - Elementary | $106,558 | $504 | ⇧ 0.89% |
| 2014 | Vice Principal - Elementary | $105,638 | $475 | ⇧ 0.60% |
| 2013 | Vice Principal - Elementary | $105,035 | $446 | ⇩ -0.46% |
| 2012 | Vice Principal - Elementary | $105,528 | $443 | ⇧ 3.24% |
| 2011 | Vice Principal - Elementary | $102,213 | $429 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 60 employees who held exactly same position title ( Principal - Elementary ) in the Greater Essex County District School Board.
10 out of 60 employees
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Scott Allen | $163,371 | $898 |
| Nicola Arundine | $161,322 | $98 |
| Susan Awender | $162,939 | $98 |
| Michael Baker | $161,515 | $898 |
| Terri Barrette | $161,484 | $898 |
| Laura Bates | $171,151 | $98 |
| Melissa Brown | $162,607 | $98 |
| Jodi Burgon | $161,326 | $898 |
| Clayton Callow | $162,922 | $0 |
| Mark Campbell | $162,020 | $898 |
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 |