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 Upshaw
Karen Upshaw served as the Manager, Employee Experience at County of Simcoe in 2024, received an annual salary of $109,108.06 and a taxable benefit of $243.26, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. Karen has held the same position since 2021 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$109,351.32
Total paid in 2024
$109,108.06
Salary
$243.26
Taxable Benefit
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Female Very high confidence |
Find Karen on LinkedIn| Job Title : | Manager, Employee Experience |
| Employer : | County of Simcoe |
| Sector : | Municipalities and Services |
| Year : | 2024 |
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Between 2008 and 2024, Karen experienced an average annual increase of approximately 0.74% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at County of Simcoe. By 2024, Karen's total pay had risen by 7.59% compared to the pay in 2008. Notably, during Karen's tenure as Manager, Employee Experience, there has been a significant 24.50% decline in compensation over the past 3 years. Additional information can be found in the chart and table presented below.
Yearly Total Paid
| Year | Job Title | Salary | Taxable Benefit | Raise |
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| 2024 | Manager, Employee Experience | $109,108 | $243 | ⇩ -24.47% |
| 2023 | Manager, Employee Experience | $144,388 | $395 | ⇧ 1.03% |
| 2022 | Manager, Employee Experience | $142,225 | $1,078 | ⇩ -1.06% |
| 2021 | Manager, Employee Experience | $143,434 | $1,402 | ⇧ 3.57% |
| 2020 | Manager, Compensation And Benefits | $138,411 | $1,435 | ⇩ -2.18% |
| 2019 | Manager, Compensation And Benefits | $141,550 | $1,418 | ⇧ 5.63% |
| 2018 | Manager, Compensation And Benefits | $134,293 | $1,053 | ⇩ -1.71% |
| 2017 | Manager, Compensation And Benefits | $136,812 | $884 | ⇧ 1.45% |
| 2016 | Manager, Compensation And Benefits | $134,894 | $828 | ⇧ 1.43% |
| 2015 | Manager, Compensation And Benefits | $132,944 | $863 | ⇧ 5.32% |
| 2014 | Manager, Compensation And Benefits | $126,114 | $938 | ⇧ 5.10% |
| 2013 | Manager, Compensation And Benefits | $119,840 | $1,043 | ⇧ 6.16% |
| 2012 | Manager, Compensation And Benefits | $113,231 | $637 | ⇧ 4.82% |
| 2011 | Manager, Compensation And Benefits | $108,025 | $608 | ⇧ 2.44% |
| 2010 | Manager, Compensation And Benefits | $105,468 | $575 | ⇧ 4.70% |
| 2009 | Manager, Compensation And Benefits | $100,721 | $559 | ⇩ -0.35% |
| 2008 | Manager, Compensation And Benefits | $101,127 | $508 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has employee who held exactly same position title ( Manager, Employee Experience ) in the County of Simcoe.
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
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| Karen Upshaw | $109,108 | $243 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 5 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Smith | Manager, Human Resources Employee Experience Strategy And Solutions | City of Ottawa | $146,030 |
| Jodine Mitchell | Manager Employee Experience And Culture | Independent Electricity System Operator | $142,289 |
| Karen Upshaw | Manager, Employee Experience | County of Simcoe | $109,351 |
| Kimberly Upton | Manager, Employee Experience | St. Joseph’s Care Group | $107,968 |
| Mary Dickson | General Manager Employee Experience Human Resources Services | YMCA of Greater Toronto | $101,795 |