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.
Sonya Melim
Sonya Melim served as the Secondary Principal at Durham Catholic District School Board in 2023, received an annual salary of $136,286.83 and a taxable benefit of $1,350.00, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. Sonya has held the same position since 2020 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$137,636.83
Total paid in 2023
$136,286.83
Salary
$1,350.00
Taxable Benefit
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Find Sonya on LinkedIn| Job Title : | Secondary Principal |
| Employer : | Durham Catholic District School Board |
| Sector : | School Boards |
| Year : | 2023 |
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Between 2014 and 2023, Sonya experienced an average annual increase of approximately 2.68% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at Durham Catholic District School Board. By 2023, Sonya's total pay had risen by 26.57% compared to the pay in 2014. Notably, during Sonya's tenure as Secondary Principal, there has been a significant 12.03% rise in compensation over the past 3 years. Additional information can be found in the chart and table presented below.
Yearly Total Paid
| Year | Job Title | Salary | Taxable Benefit | Raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Secondary Principal | $136,287 | $1,350 | ⇩ -0.16% |
| 2022 | Secondary Principal | $136,505 | $1,350 | ⇧ 6.91% |
| 2021 | Secondary Principal | $127,592 | $1,350 | ⇧ 4.95% |
| 2020 | Secondary Principal | $121,506 | $1,350 | ⇧ 2.65% |
| 2019 | Secondary Vice Principal | $118,351 | $1,329 | ⇧ 0.19% |
| 2018 | Secondary Vice Principal | $118,015 | $1,437 | ⇧ 2.48% |
| 2017 | Secondary Vice Principal | $114,831 | $1,730 | ⇧ 1.39% |
| 2016 | Secondary Vice Principal | $113,273 | $1,692 | ⇧ 4.07% |
| 2015 | Secondary Vice Principal | $108,804 | $1,665 | ⇧ 1.58% |
| 2014 | Secondary Vice Principal | $107,073 | $1,673 |
The 2023 Sunshine List has 9 employees who held exactly same position title ( Secondary Principal ) in the Durham Catholic District School Board.
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| David Chambers | $138,406 | $1,350 |
| Christopher Cuddy | $138,406 | $1,350 |
| John Di Vizio | $138,406 | $1,350 |
| Sonya Melim | $136,287 | $1,350 |
| James Macneil | $133,401 | $1,350 |
| Shawn Daniel O'hare | $133,043 | $1,350 |
| Dan Allen | $129,800 | $1,350 |
| Janel Langstaff-mullett | $129,800 | $1,350 |
| Colleen Plouffe | $124,139 | $1,350 |
The 2023 Sunshine List has 1396 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
10 out of 1396 employees
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
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| Theresa Williams | Principal - Secondary | Greater Essex County District School Board | $246,237 |
| Trisha Johnston | Secondary Principal | Upper Canada District School Board | $209,282 |
| James Canty | Principal - Secondary | Greater Essex County District School Board | $199,586 |
| Jonathan Procter | Principal - Secondary | Greater Essex County District School Board | $180,100 |
| Jaime Yamashita | Vice-Principal, Secondary | Toronto District School Board | $178,786 |
| Irfan Toor | Secondary Principal | Simcoe County District School Board | $178,494 |
| Colleen Maguire | Secondary Principal | Bluewater District School Board | $178,356 |
| Sarah Macdonald | Secondary Principal | Durham District School Board | $172,304 |
| David Sasseville | Secondary Principal | Durham District School Board | $166,932 |
| Margaret Aitchison | Principal, Secondary | Toronto District School Board | $165,286 |