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.
Melanie Chalmers
Melanie Chalmers served as the Counsel to Deputy Attorney General at Attorney General in 2024, received an annual salary of $230,233.82 and a taxable benefit of $299.60, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. Melanie has held the same position since 2024 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$230,533.42
Total paid in 2024
$230,233.82
Salary
$299.60
Taxable Benefit
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Female Very high confidence |
Find Melanie on LinkedIn| Job Title : | Counsel to Deputy Attorney General |
| Employer : | Attorney General |
| Sector : | Government of Ontario - Ministries |
| Year : | 2024 |
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Between 2008 and 2024, Melanie experienced an average annual increase of approximately 5.93% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at Attorney General. By 2024, Melanie's total pay had risen by 104.72% compared to the pay in 2008. Additional information can be found in the chart and table presented below.
Yearly Total Paid
| Year | Job Title | Salary | Taxable Benefit | Raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Counsel to Deputy Attorney General | $230,234 | $300 | ⇩ -2.62% |
| 2023 | Counsel / Avocate | $236,456 | $292 | ⇧ 1.20% |
| 2022 | Counsel | $233,643 | $286 | ⇧ 1.86% |
| 2021 | Counsel | $229,382 | $284 | ⇧ 2.05% |
| 2020 | Counsel | $224,782 | $280 | ⇩ -2.91% |
| 2019 | Counsel | $231,527 | $274 | ⇧ 11.06% |
| 2018 | Counsel | $208,425 | $299 | ⇧ 12.20% |
| 2016 | Counsel | $185,734 | $297 | ⇧ 23.86% |
| 2015 | Counsel / Avocate | $149,944 | $253 | ⇧ 14.22% |
| 2014 | Judicial Research Lawyer / Avocate, recherche judiciaire | $131,277 | $223 | ⇧ 9.09% |
| 2013 | Judicial Research Lawyer | $120,350 | $189 | ⇧ 5.60% |
| 2012 | Counsel | $113,982 | $161 | ⇧ 4.92% |
| 2011 | Counsel / Avocate | $108,634 | $159 | ⇩ -3.39% |
| 2008 | Counsel | $112,406 | $202 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 4 employees who held exactly same position title ( Counsel to Deputy Attorney General ) in the Attorney General.
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Melanie Chalmers | $230,234 | $300 |
| Janet Chow | $187,542 | $244 |
| Mariam Gagi | $117,864 | $0 |
| Alissa Powell | $203,655 | $265 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 4 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melanie Chalmers | Counsel to Deputy Attorney General | Attorney General | $230,533 |
| Alissa Powell | Counsel to Deputy Attorney General | Attorney General | $203,920 |
| Janet Chow | Counsel to Deputy Attorney General | Attorney General | $187,786 |
| Mariam Gagi | Counsel to Deputy Attorney General | Attorney General | $117,864 |