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.

Chris Heffernan

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Chris Heffernan served as the Detective, Forensic Identification Unit at Regional Municipality of Halton in 2024, received an annual salary of $144,695.39 and a taxable benefit of $697.24, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. Chris has held the same position since 2021 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.

$145,392.63

Total paid in 2024

$144,695.39

Salary

$697.24

Taxable Benefit

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Job Title :   Detective, Forensic Identification Unit
Employer :   Regional Municipality of Halton
Sector :   Municipalities and Services
Year :   2024

Comparing peers in identical roles within the organization

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Low: $142K Avg: $144K High: $145K

Comparison with other individuals in similar positions in Ontario

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Low: $142K Avg: $144K High: $145K
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Between 2011 and 2024, Chris experienced an average annual increase of approximately 3.00% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at Regional Municipality of Halton. By 2024, Chris's total pay had risen by 43.85% compared to the pay in 2011. Notably, during Chris's tenure as Detective, Forensic Identification Unit, there has been a significant 12.46% rise in compensation over the past 3 years. Additional information can be found in the chart and table presented below.

Yearly Total Paid

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Year Job Title Salary Taxable Benefit Raise
2024 Detective, Forensic Identification Unit $144,695 $697 8.33%
2023 Detective, Forensic Identification Unit $133,474 $733 0.68%
2022 Detective, Forensic Identification Unit $132,563 $733 3.10%
2021 Detective, Forensic Identification Unit $128,688 $599 -9.20%
2020 Platoon Supervisor $141,894 $493 17.84%
2019 Sergeant Traffic Services $120,362 $465 -1.35%
2018 Detective Constable, Reconstruction $122,033 $452 2.33%
2017 Detective Constable, Reconstruction $119,239 $452 2.28%
2016 Detective Constable, Reconstruction Unit $116,581 $446 1.91%
2015 Detective Constable, Reconstruction Unit $114,412 $425 3.42%
2014 Detective Constable, Reconstruction $110,632 $404 4.33%
2013 Detective Constable, Reconstruction $106,020 $408 0.83%
2012 Detective Constable, Reconstruction $105,218 $332 4.43%
2011 Detective Constable, Reconstruction $100,751 $323

The 2024 Sunshine List has 2 employees who held exactly same position title ( Detective, Forensic Identification Unit ) in the Regional Municipality of Halton.

Full Name Salary Taxable Benefit
Gregory Cormier $141,081 $697
Chris Heffernan $144,695 $697

The 2024 Sunshine List has 2 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.

Full Name Job Title Employer Total Paid
Chris Heffernan Detective, Forensic Identification Unit Regional Municipality of Halton $145,393
Gregory Cormier Detective, Forensic Identification Unit Regional Municipality of Halton $141,778