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.
Scott Barden
Scott Barden served as the Platoon Chief at City of Guelph in 2023, received an annual salary of $161,180.28 and a taxable benefit of $778.11, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. Scott has held the same position since 2023 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$161,958.39
Total paid in 2023
$161,180.28
Salary
$778.11
Taxable Benefit
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Find Scott on LinkedIn| Job Title : | Platoon Chief |
| Employer : | City of Guelph |
| Sector : | Municipalities and Services |
| Year : | 2023 |
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Between 2011 and 2023, Scott experienced an average annual increase of approximately 4.22% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at City of Guelph. By 2023, Scott's total pay had risen by 61.35% compared to the pay in 2011. Additional information can be found in the chart and table presented below.
Yearly Total Paid
| Year | Job Title | Salary | Taxable Benefit | Raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Platoon Chief | $161,180 | $778 | ⇧ 8.37% |
| 2022 | Platoon Chief in Training | $148,695 | $759 | ⇧ 0.65% |
| 2021 | Platoon Chief in Training | $147,737 | $755 | ⇩ -0.53% |
| 2020 | Platoon Chief in Training | $148,543 | $739 | ⇧ 2.00% |
| 2019 | Platoon Chief in Training | $145,634 | $720 | ⇧ 1.86% |
| 2018 | Platoon Chief in Training | $143,046 | $641 | ⇧ 17.48% |
| 2017 | Platoon Chief in Training | $121,757 | $545 | ⇧ 3.66% |
| 2016 | Captain | $117,438 | $546 | ⇧ 2.13% |
| 2015 | Captain | $115,111 | $412 | ⇩ -5.22% |
| 2014 | Captain | $121,544 | $341 | ⇧ 11.44% |
| 2013 | Captain | $108,999 | $377 | ⇧ 3.53% |
| 2012 | Captain | $105,249 | $400 | ⇧ 5.25% |
| 2011 | 1st Class Fire Fighter / Sapeur-pompier 1re classe | $100,045 | $330 |
The 2023 Sunshine List has 4 employees who held exactly same position title ( Platoon Chief ) in the City of Guelph.
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Colin Hunter | $197,257 | $782 |
| Dean Curtis | $162,623 | $782 |
| Scott Barden | $161,180 | $778 |
| Mike Mccrone | $160,030 | $738 |
The 2023 Sunshine List has 182 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
10 out of 182 employees
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael R. Bustos | Platoon Chief | City of Belleville | $244,592 |
| Mike Hives | Fire Platoon Chief | The Corporation of the City of North Bay | $245,053 |
| Robert A Hewson | Platoon Chief | City of Toronto | $238,339 |
| Brent Shea | Platoon Chief Manager | City of London | $223,058 |
| Eric Macfadden | Platoon Chief B | City of Barrie | $211,019 |
| Michael Deavy | Platoon Chief | City of Ottawa | $207,693 |
| Christopher Bertram | Platoon Chief | City of Toronto | $205,347 |
| John F Carson | Platoon Chief | City of Toronto | $204,405 |
| Gary Mosburger | Platoon Chief Manager | City of London | $202,215 |
| Scott Grakist | Platoon Chief | City of Ottawa | $201,392 |