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 Thompson
Paula Thompson served as the Crown Counsel at Attorney General in 2023, received an annual salary of $240,927.93 and a taxable benefit of $291.60, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. Paula has held the same position since 2015 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$241,219.53
Total paid in 2023
$240,927.93
Salary
$291.60
Taxable Benefit
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Female Very high confidence |
Find Paula on LinkedIn| Job Title : | Crown Counsel |
| Employer : | Attorney General |
| Sector : | Government of Ontario - Ministries |
| Year : | 2023 |
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Between 2001 and 2023, Paula experienced an average annual increase of approximately 4.82% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at Attorney General. By 2023, Paula's total pay had risen by 125.06% compared to the pay in 2001. Notably, during Paula's tenure as Crown Counsel, there has been a significant 16.39% rise in compensation over the past 8 years. Additional information can be found in the chart and table presented below.
Yearly Total Paid
| Year | Job Title | Salary | Taxable Benefit | Raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Crown Counsel | $240,928 | $292 | ⇧ 1.20% |
| 2022 | Crown Counsel | $238,070 | $286 | ⇧ 1.84% |
| 2021 | Crown Counsel | $233,765 | $284 | ⇧ 1.65% |
| 2020 | Crown Counsel | $229,971 | $278 | ⇧ 1.10% |
| 2019 | Crown Counsel | $227,463 | $274 | ⇧ 7.07% |
| 2018 | Crown Counsel | $212,408 | $299 | ⇧ 1.91% |
| 2017 | Crown Counsel | $208,425 | $303 | ⇧ 1.37% |
| 2016 | Crown Counsel | $205,594 | $317 | ⇩ -0.65% |
| 2015 | Crown Counsel | $206,916 | $334 | ⇧ 1.10% |
| 2014 | Assistant Crown Attorney | $204,674 | $329 | ⇧ 9.11% |
| 2013 | Assistant Crown Attorney | $187,589 | $291 | ⇩ -2.85% |
| 2012 | Assistant Crown Attorney | $193,125 | $263 | ⇧ 2.94% |
| 2011 | Assistant Crown Attorney | $187,589 | $275 | ⇩ -2.33% |
| 2010 | Assistant Crown Attorney | $192,032 | $309 | ⇧ 5.06% |
| 2009 | Assistant Crown Attorney | $182,766 | $306 | ⇧ 20.56% |
| 2007 | Assistant Crown Attorney | $151,578 | $280 | ⇧ 2.46% |
| 2006 | Assistant Crown Attorney | $147,975 | $242 | ⇧ 18.00% |
| 2005 | Assistant Crown Attorney | $125,402 | $208 | ⇧ 17.20% |
| 2001 | Assistant Crown Attorney | $106,964 | $215 |
The 2023 Sunshine List has 159 employees who held exactly same position title ( Crown Counsel ) in the Attorney General.
10 out of 159 employees
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Jamie Klukach | $257,464 | $317 |
| Antonio Loparco | $257,464 | $317 |
| Elise Nakelsky | $257,464 | $317 |
| Tyler Shuster | $257,464 | $317 |
| Debra Lovinsky | $241,684 | $123 |
| Elizabeth Moore | $240,928 | $292 |
| Paula Thompson | $240,928 | $292 |
| Dena Bonnet | $237,932 | $290 |
| Heather Keating | $236,497 | $292 |
| Kenrick Abbott | $236,456 | $292 |
The 2023 Sunshine List has 164 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
10 out of 164 employees
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Klukach | Crown Counsel | Attorney General | $257,781 |
| Antonio Loparco | Crown Counsel | Attorney General | $257,781 |
| Elise Nakelsky | Crown Counsel | Attorney General | $257,781 |
| Tyler Shuster | Crown Counsel | Attorney General | $257,781 |
| Wilhelm Rinas | Crown Counsel | Ontario Clean Water Agency | $251,997 |
| Debra Lovinsky | Crown Counsel | Attorney General | $241,806 |
| Elizabeth Moore | Crown Counsel | Attorney General | $241,220 |
| Paula Thompson | Crown Counsel | Attorney General | $241,220 |
| Dena Bonnet | Crown Counsel | Attorney General | $238,222 |
| Heather Keating | Crown Counsel | Attorney General | $236,789 |