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.
Paula Bender
Paula Bender served as the Principal / Secondary at Waterloo Region District School Board in 2024, received an annual salary of $171,051.15 and a taxable benefit of $98.36, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. Paula has held the same position since 2018 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$171,149.51
Total paid in 2024
$171,051.15
Salary
$98.36
Taxable Benefit
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Find Paula on LinkedIn| Job Title : | Principal / Secondary |
| Employer : | Waterloo Region District School Board |
| Sector : | School Boards |
| Year : | 2024 |
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Between 2009 and 2024, Paula experienced an average annual increase of approximately 5.20% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at Waterloo Region District School Board. By 2024, Paula's total pay had risen by 70.23% compared to the pay in 2009. Notably, during Paula's tenure as Principal / Secondary, there has been a significant 41.18% rise in compensation over the past 6 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 / Secondary | $171,051 | $98 | ⇧ 22.31% |
| 2023 | Principal / Secondary | $139,831 | $100 | ⇩ -1.05% |
| 2022 | Principal / Secondary | $141,326 | $91 | ⇧ 2.71% |
| 2021 | Principal / Secondary | $137,599 | $87 | ⇩ -3.83% |
| 2020 | Principal / Secondary | $143,092 | $82 | ⇧ 11.57% |
| 2019 | Principal / Secondary | $128,249 | $80 | ⇧ 5.86% |
| 2018 | Principal / Secondary | $121,004 | $226 | ⇧ 3.82% |
| 2017 | Vice Principal / Secondary | $116,167 | $607 | ⇧ 3.41% |
| 2016 | Vice-Principal / Secondary | $112,354 | $567 | ⇧ 0.45% |
| 2015 | Vice-Principal / Secondary | $111,860 | $560 | ⇩ -1.01% |
| 2014 | Vice-Principal / Secondary | $113,008 | $561 | ⇧ 12.96% |
| 2009 | Vice-Principal / Secondary | $100,285 | $254 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 21 employees who held exactly same position title ( Principal / Secondary ) in the Waterloo Region District School Board.
10 out of 21 employees
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Paula Bender | $171,051 | $98 |
| Jennifer Bistolas | $170,870 | $98 |
| Adrian Blair | $152,403 | $98 |
| Dennis Haid | $170,850 | $98 |
| Ryan Hume | $171,061 | $98 |
| Jeffrey Klinck | $113,467 | $98 |
| David Linnerth | $152,362 | $98 |
| Bryan Lozon | $170,870 | $98 |
| Bradley Marsh | $171,061 | $98 |
| Susan Martin | $164,662 | $98 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 1417 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
10 out of 1417 employees
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
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| Jonathan Procter | Principal - Secondary | Greater Essex County District School Board | $217,845 |
| Jose Alberto Flores | Principal - Secondary | Toronto Catholic District School Board | $208,638 |
| David Moore | Principal, Secondary | Toronto District School Board | $198,923 |
| James Patenall | Secondary Principal | Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board | $192,257 |
| Michael Macpherson | Principal Secondary | Wellington Catholic District School Board | $192,649 |
| Claudine Tyrell | Principal, Secondary | Toronto District School Board | $190,005 |
| Arnold Witt | Principal, Secondary | Toronto District School Board | $189,188 |
| Saraya Elwin | Principal, Secondary | Toronto District School Board | $188,703 |
| Christopher Cuddy | Secondary Principal | Durham Catholic District School Board | $188,513 |
| Todd Pottle | Secondary Vice Principal | Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board | $186,600 |