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.
Steven Davidson
Steven Davidson served as the Secretary of the Cabinet at Cabinet Office in 2024, received an annual salary of $406,900.76 and a taxable benefit of $489.70, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. Steven has held the same position since 2019 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$407,390.46
Total paid in 2024
$406,900.76
Salary
$489.70
Taxable Benefit
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Find Steven on LinkedIn| Job Title : | Secretary of the Cabinet |
| Employer : | Cabinet Office |
| Sector : | Government of Ontario - Ministries |
| Year : | 2024 |
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Between 2003 and 2024, Steven experienced an average annual increase of approximately 17.92% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at Cabinet Office. By 2024, Steven's total pay had risen by 270.50% compared to the pay in 2003. Notably, during Steven's tenure as Secretary of the Cabinet, there has been a significant 16.79% decline 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 | Secretary of the Cabinet | $406,901 | $490 | ⇩ -9.95% |
| 2023 | Secretary of the Cabinet | $451,833 | $588 | |
| 2022 | Secretary of the Cabinet | $451,833 | $588 | ⇩ -21.27% |
| 2021 | Secretary of the Cabinet | $555,607 | $19,022 | ⇧ 6.53% |
| 2020 | Secretary of the Cabinet | $534,302 | $5,095 | ⇧ 10.17% |
| 2019 | Secretary of the Cabinet | $479,817 | $9,770 | ⇧ 48.97% |
| 2018 | Deputy Minister | $320,031 | $8,615 | ⇧ 13.08% |
| 2016 | Deputy Minister | $260,159 | $30,477 | ⇧ 30.54% |
| 2015 | Deputy Minister | $211,178 | $11,470 | ⇩ -0.16% |
| 2014 | Deputy Minister | $211,245 | $11,770 | ⇧ 99.68% |
| 2004 | Executive Coordinator | $111,495 | $193 | ⇧ 1.57% |
| 2003 | Executive Coordinator | $109,760 | $197 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 2 employees who held exactly same position title ( Secretary of the Cabinet ) in the Cabinet Office.
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Steven Davidson | $406,901 | $490 |
| Michelle Diemanuele | $641,328 | $680 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 5 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Diemanuele | Secretary of the Cabinet | Cabinet Office | $642,009 |
| Steven Davidson | Secretary of the Cabinet | Cabinet Office | $407,390 |
| Kyle Brown | Director And Executive Assistant to the Secretary of the Cabinet | Cabinet Office | $150,136 |
| Stephanie Whitton | Director of Operations, Secretary of Cabinet Communications | Cabinet Office | $146,255 |
| Jessica Hume | Manager, Secretary of the Cabinet Communications | Cabinet Office | $112,890 |