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.
Blaine L. Thornton
Blaine L. Thornton served as the Platoon Chief at Town of Ajax in 2024, received an annual salary of $168,746.82 and a taxable benefit of $907.31, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. Blaine L. has held the same position since 2018 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$169,654.13
Total paid in 2024
$168,746.82
Salary
$907.31
Taxable Benefit
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Find Blaine L. on LinkedIn| Job Title : | Platoon Chief |
| Employer : | Town of Ajax |
| Sector : | Municipalities and Services |
| Year : | 2024 |
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Between 2013 and 2024, Blaine L. experienced an average annual increase of approximately 3.82% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at Town of Ajax. By 2024, Blaine L.'s total pay had risen by 40.28% compared to the pay in 2013. Notably, during Blaine L.'s tenure as Platoon Chief, there has been a significant 20.35% rise in compensation over the past 6 years. Additional information can be found in the chart and table presented below.
Yearly Total Paid
| Year | Job Title | Salary | Taxable Benefit | Raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Platoon Chief | $168,747 | $907 | ⇧ 16.10% |
| 2023 | Platoon Chief | $145,236 | $885 | ⇩ -8.52% |
| 2022 | Platoon Chief | $158,643 | $1,081 | ⇧ 4.60% |
| 2021 | Platoon Chief | $151,896 | $811 | ⇧ 0.37% |
| 2020 | Platoon Chief | $151,359 | $779 | ⇩ -3.11% |
| 2019 | Platoon Chief | $156,368 | $648 | ⇧ 11.39% |
| 2018 | Platoon Chief | $140,391 | $573 | ⇩ -6.40% |
| 2017 | Captain, Fire | $149,548 | $1,052 | ⇩ -6.41% |
| 2016 | Firefighter, 1st Class | $160,116 | $800 | ⇧ 35.35% |
| 2015 | Captain, Fire | $118,101 | $785 | ⇩ -6.79% |
| 2014 | Fire Captain | $126,757 | $788 | ⇧ 5.46% |
| 2013 | Fire Captain | $120,166 | $772 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 4 employees who held exactly same position title ( Platoon Chief ) in the Town of Ajax.
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Derek Kerr | $231,897 | $907 |
| David Mccomb | $166,728 | $797 |
| Mark Somerville | $189,748 | $797 |
| Blaine L. Thornton | $168,747 | $907 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 189 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
10 out of 189 employees
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Bygrave | Platoon Chief | City of Toronto | $290,284 |
| Timothy Algar | Platoon Chief | City of Toronto | $269,388 |
| Godfrey B Greaves | Platoon Chief | City of Toronto | $240,579 |
| Derek Kerr | Platoon Chief | Town of Ajax | $232,804 |
| Luigi Davoli | Platoon Chief | City of Mississauga | $228,168 |
| Kenneth Cutmore | Platoon Chief | Town of Oakville | $223,317 |
| Stanley Double | Platoon Chief | City of Hamilton | $217,310 |
| Mark Gobbo | Platoon Chief | City of Greater Sudbury | $213,002 |
| Anthony Wallace | Platoon Chief | City of Toronto | $214,225 |
| Donald Barrett | Platoon Chief | City of Toronto | $214,333 |