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 Wells
John Wells served as the Platoon Chief in Training at City of Guelph in 2024, received an annual salary of $164,828.88 and a taxable benefit of $785.33, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. John has held the same position since 2024 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$165,614.21
Total paid in 2024
$164,828.88
Salary
$785.33
Taxable Benefit
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Find John on LinkedIn| Job Title : | Platoon Chief in Training |
| Employer : | City of Guelph |
| Sector : | Municipalities and Services |
| Year : | 2024 |
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Between 2014 and 2024, John experienced an average annual increase of approximately 6.35% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at City of Guelph. By 2024, John's total pay had risen by 62.22% compared to the pay in 2014. 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 in Training | $164,829 | $785 | ⇧ 5.97% |
| 2023 | Captain | $155,571 | $710 | ⇧ 10.21% |
| 2022 | Captain | $141,079 | $719 | ⇧ 3.50% |
| 2021 | Captain | $136,306 | $699 | ⇩ -0.55% |
| 2020 | Fire Fighter | $137,165 | $605 | ⇧ 1.82% |
| 2019 | Fire Fighter | $134,715 | $589 | ⇧ 3.92% |
| 2018 | Fire Fighter | $129,675 | $526 | ⇧ 15.68% |
| 2017 | Fire Fighter | $112,080 | $472 | ⇧ 10.25% |
| 2014 | First Class Firefighter | $101,805 | $285 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 7 employees who held exactly same position title ( Platoon Chief in Training ) in the City of Guelph.
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Beck | $160,263 | $787 |
| Paul Harrington | $168,659 | $785 |
| Paul Pederson | $157,382 | $787 |
| Loren Pender | $166,665 | $787 |
| Steven Trento | $164,557 | $787 |
| Josh Van Duzer | $169,344 | $787 |
| John Wells | $164,829 | $785 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 7 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Van Duzer | Platoon Chief in Training | City of Guelph | $170,131 |
| Paul Harrington | Platoon Chief in Training | City of Guelph | $169,444 |
| Loren Pender | Platoon Chief in Training | City of Guelph | $167,452 |
| John Wells | Platoon Chief in Training | City of Guelph | $165,614 |
| Steven Trento | Platoon Chief in Training | City of Guelph | $165,344 |
| Jonathan Beck | Platoon Chief in Training | City of Guelph | $161,050 |
| Paul Pederson | Platoon Chief in Training | City of Guelph | $158,169 |