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.
Mike Kovacevic
Mike Kovacevic served as the Solicitor at City of Hamilton in 2023, received an annual salary of $165,798.82 and a taxable benefit of $3,155.46, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. Mike has held the same position since 2013 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$168,954.28
Total paid in 2023
$165,798.82
Salary
$3,155.46
Taxable Benefit
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Find Mike on LinkedIn| Job Title : | Solicitor |
| Employer : | City of Hamilton |
| Sector : | Municipalities and Services |
| Year : | 2023 |
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Between 2009 and 2023, Mike experienced an average annual increase of approximately 2.34% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at City of Hamilton. By 2023, Mike's total pay had risen by 37.93% compared to the pay in 2009. Notably, during Mike's tenure as Solicitor, there has been a significant 26.42% rise in compensation over the past 10 years. Additional information can be found in the chart and table presented below.
Yearly Total Paid
| Year | Job Title | Salary | Taxable Benefit | Raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Solicitor | $165,799 | $3,155 | ⇧ 2.62% |
| 2022 | Solicitor | $162,147 | $2,492 | ⇧ 5.04% |
| 2021 | Solicitor | $156,104 | $642 | ⇧ 2.99% |
| 2020 | Solicitor | $150,943 | $1,255 | ⇧ 0.89% |
| 2019 | Solicitor | $148,087 | $2,761 | ⇧ 2.71% |
| 2018 | Solicitor | $146,164 | $704 | ⇧ 2.28% |
| 2017 | Solicitor | $142,906 | $683 | ⇧ 1.91% |
| 2016 | Solicitor | $140,104 | $798 | ⇩ -1.71% |
| 2015 | Solicitor | $142,589 | $769 | ⇧ 5.10% |
| 2014 | Solicitor | $135,630 | $771 | ⇧ 2.06% |
| 2013 | Solicitor | $132,748 | $902 | ⇧ 1.94% |
| 2012 | Senior Solicitor | $130,264 | $842 | ⇧ 2.77% |
| 2011 | Senior Solicitor | $126,744 | $831 | ⇩ -0.16% |
| 2010 | Senior Solicitor | $126,953 | $829 | ⇧ 4.32% |
| 2009 | Senior Solicitor | $121,711 | $781 |
The 2023 Sunshine List has 24 employees who held exactly same position title ( Solicitor ) in the City of Hamilton.
10 out of 24 employees
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Daniell Bartley | $165,799 | $3,155 |
| Grant Brailsford | $165,799 | $715 |
| Stephen Chisholm | $165,799 | $715 |
| Mike Kovacevic | $165,799 | $3,155 |
| Larry Tansley | $165,799 | $3,155 |
| Jacquelyn Chan | $165,769 | $714 |
| Jennifer Sheryer | $165,161 | $3,155 |
| Stacey Applebee | $164,507 | $1,324 |
| Leanne Fioravanti | $162,881 | $3,139 |
| Eric De Man | $155,219 | $667 |
The 2023 Sunshine List has 339 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
10 out of 339 employees
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wendy Walberg | City Solicitor | City of Toronto | $334,485 |
| Daniel Kuzmyk | Regional Solicitor And General Counsel | Regional Municipality of York | $267,738 |
| Patricia Caza | Regional Solicitor And Commissioner of Legislative Services | Regional Municipality of Peel | $261,951 |
| Shelby Askin Hager | City Solicitor | City of Windsor | $249,050 |
| David White | City Clerk And Solicitor | City of Ottawa | $243,603 |
| Wendy Law | Deputy City Manager, Legal And Administrative Services / City Solicitor | City of Vaughan | $252,985 |
| Andrea Bowker | Board Solicitor | Ontario Labour Relations Board | $236,748 |
| Aaron Hart | Board Solicitor | Ontario Labour Relations Board | $236,748 |
| Robert Maciver | Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Legislative Services / Municipal Solicitor | Municipality of Clarington | $236,269 |
| Claudia Storto | City Solicitor And Director of Human Resources | City of Markham | $244,719 |