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.
John Cosby
John Cosby served as the Staff Sergeant - St. Thomas Police Service at City of St. Thomas in 2024, received an annual salary of $179,956.15 and a taxable benefit of $1,623.77, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. John has held the same position since 2022 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$181,579.92
Total paid in 2024
$179,956.15
Salary
$1,623.77
Taxable Benefit
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Find John on LinkedIn| Job Title : | Staff Sergeant - St. Thomas Police Service |
| Employer : | City of St. Thomas |
| Sector : | Municipalities and Services |
| Year : | 2024 |
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Between 2014 and 2024, John experienced an average annual increase of approximately 6.60% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at City of St. Thomas. By 2024, John's total pay had risen by 74.81% compared to the pay in 2014. Notably, during John's tenure as Staff Sergeant - St. Thomas Police Service, there has been a significant 28.01% rise in compensation over the past 2 years. Additional information can be found in the chart and table presented below.
Yearly Total Paid
| Year | Job Title | Salary | Taxable Benefit | Raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Staff Sergeant - St. Thomas Police Service | $179,956 | $1,624 | ⇧ 20.64% |
| 2023 | Staff Sergeant - St. Thomas Police Service | $148,960 | $1,549 | ⇧ 6.10% |
| 2022 | Staff Sergeant - St. Thomas Police Service | $140,344 | $1,508 | ⇧ 3.99% |
| 2021 | Staff Sergeant | $134,823 | $1,581 | ⇧ 4.60% |
| 2020 | Sergeant | $128,998 | $1,408 | ⇧ 15.62% |
| 2019 | Sergeant | $111,578 | $1,215 | ⇧ 5.40% |
| 2018 | 1st Class Constable | $105,933 | $1,081 | ⇧ 0.45% |
| 2017 | 1st Class Constable | $105,377 | $1,159 | ⇩ -0.59% |
| 2016 | Constable | $105,628 | $1,538 | ⇧ 3.17% |
| 2014 | Constable | $102,563 | $1,312 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 6 employees who held exactly same position title ( Staff Sergeant - St. Thomas Police Service ) in the City of St. Thomas.
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| John Cosby | $179,956 | $1,624 |
| Aaron Fraser | $157,801 | $1,568 |
| Christopher Johnson | $149,703 | $1,605 |
| Jeremy Lapadat | $133,348 | $1,574 |
| Travis Sandham | $173,266 | $1,632 |
| Jacqueline Vanwychen | $153,684 | $1,568 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 6 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Cosby | Staff Sergeant - St. Thomas Police Service | City of St. Thomas | $181,580 |
| Travis Sandham | Staff Sergeant - St. Thomas Police Service | City of St. Thomas | $174,897 |
| Aaron Fraser | Staff Sergeant - St. Thomas Police Service | City of St. Thomas | $159,369 |
| Jacqueline Vanwychen | Staff Sergeant - St. Thomas Police Service | City of St. Thomas | $155,252 |
| Christopher Johnson | Staff Sergeant - St. Thomas Police Service | City of St. Thomas | $151,308 |
| Jeremy Lapadat | Staff Sergeant - St. Thomas Police Service | City of St. Thomas | $134,921 |