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.
Ruth Kam
Ruth Kam served as the Department Head Grove at Durham District School Board in 2024, received an annual salary of $166,775.89 and a taxable benefit of $0.00, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. Ruth has held the same position since 2019 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$166,775.89
Total paid in 2024
$166,775.89
Salary
$0.00
Taxable Benefit
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Find Ruth on LinkedIn| Job Title : | Department Head Grove |
| Employer : | Durham District School Board |
| Sector : | School Boards |
| Year : | 2024 |
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Between 2016 and 2024, Ruth experienced an average annual increase of approximately 10.89% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at Durham District School Board. By 2024, Ruth's total pay had risen by 62.84% compared to the pay in 2016. Notably, during Ruth's tenure as Department Head Grove, there has been a significant 51.04% rise in compensation over the past 5 years. Additional information can be found in the chart and table presented below.
Yearly Total Paid
| Year | Job Title | Salary | Taxable Benefit | Raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Department Head Grove | $166,776 | $0 | ⇧ 30.51% |
| 2023 | Department Head Grove | $127,783 | $0 | ⇧ 15.72% |
| 2019 | Department Head Grove | $110,420 | $0 | ⇩ -5.23% |
| 2018 | Secondary Teacher | $116,517 | $0 | ⇧ 10.05% |
| 2017 | Secondary Teacher | $105,850 | $25 | ⇧ 3.38% |
| 2016 | Secondary Teacher | $102,207 | $207 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 5 employees who held exactly same position title ( Department Head Grove ) in the Durham District School Board.
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| James Hartt | $122,500 | $0 |
| Ruth Kam | $166,776 | $0 |
| Diane Laurie | $141,408 | $0 |
| Benjamin Loder | $139,222 | $0 |
| Scott White | $119,377 | $0 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 5 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Kam | Department Head Grove | Durham District School Board | $166,776 |
| Diane Laurie | Department Head Grove | Durham District School Board | $141,408 |
| Benjamin Loder | Department Head Grove | Durham District School Board | $139,222 |
| James Hartt | Department Head Grove | Durham District School Board | $122,500 |
| Scott White | Department Head Grove | Durham District School Board | $119,377 |