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.
Karen Happell
Karen Happell served as the District Chief Communications at City of Toronto in 2024, received an annual salary of $164,620.29 and a taxable benefit of $2,222.58, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. Karen has held the same position since 2016 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$166,842.87
Total paid in 2024
$164,620.29
Salary
$2,222.58
Taxable Benefit
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Female Very high confidence |
Find Karen on LinkedIn| Job Title : | District Chief Communications |
| Employer : | City of Toronto |
| Sector : | Municipalities and Services |
| Year : | 2024 |
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Between 2003 and 2024, Karen experienced an average annual increase of approximately 3.61% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at City of Toronto. By 2024, Karen's total pay had risen by 65.40% compared to the pay in 2003. Notably, during Karen's tenure as District Chief Communications, there has been a significant 5.96% rise in compensation over the past 8 years. Additional information can be found in the chart and table presented below.
Yearly Total Paid
| Year | Job Title | Salary | Taxable Benefit | Raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | District Chief Communications | $164,620 | $2,223 | ⇧ 2.95% |
| 2023 | District Chief Communications | $159,637 | $2,424 | ⇩ -3.66% |
| 2022 | District Chief Communications | $165,777 | $2,435 | ⇧ 10.28% |
| 2021 | District Chief Communications | $150,171 | $2,367 | ⇩ -2.04% |
| 2020 | District Chief Communications | $153,541 | $2,171 | ⇧ 2.44% |
| 2019 | District Chief Communications | $149,881 | $2,123 | ⇩ -5.93% |
| 2018 | District Chief Communications | $159,506 | $2,081 | ⇩ -8.40% |
| 2017 | District Chief Communications | $174,418 | $1,984 | ⇧ 12.03% |
| 2016 | District Chief Communications | $155,219 | $2,240 | ⇧ 6.42% |
| 2015 | Captain Communications | $146,909 | $1,048 | ⇧ 2.26% |
| 2014 | Captain Communications | $143,855 | $825 | ⇧ 0.87% |
| 2013 | Captain Communications | $142,692 | $746 | ⇧ 35.40% |
| 2012 | Captain Communications | $105,268 | $672 | ⇩ -0.19% |
| 2011 | Captain Communications | $105,470 | $667 | ⇧ 4.60% |
| 2010 | Captain Communications | $100,820 | $654 | ⇩ -4.16% |
| 2004 | 2nd Class Firefighter | $105,408 | $472 | ⇧ 4.97% |
| 2003 | 1st Class Firefighter | $100,439 | $432 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 4 employees who held exactly same position title ( District Chief Communications ) in the City of Toronto.
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Stewart Flemming | $264,833 | $2,223 |
| Karen Happell | $164,620 | $2,223 |
| Glenn Watters | $180,413 | $2,203 |
| Adrian Whiteman | $170,258 | $2,200 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 4 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stewart Flemming | District Chief Communications | City of Toronto | $267,055 |
| Glenn Watters | District Chief Communications | City of Toronto | $182,616 |
| Adrian Whiteman | District Chief Communications | City of Toronto | $172,458 |
| Karen Happell | District Chief Communications | City of Toronto | $166,843 |