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.
Melissa Scheerer
Melissa Scheerer served as the First Class Communication Operator at City of Kitchener in 2024, received an annual salary of $152,853.59 and a taxable benefit of $893.46, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. Melissa has held the same position since 2019 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$153,747.05
Total paid in 2024
$152,853.59
Salary
$893.46
Taxable Benefit
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Female Very high confidence |
Find Melissa on LinkedIn| Job Title : | First Class Communication Operator |
| Employer : | City of Kitchener |
| Sector : | Municipalities and Services |
| Year : | 2024 |
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Between 2015 and 2024, Melissa experienced an average annual increase of approximately 6.00% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at City of Kitchener. By 2024, Melissa's total pay had risen by 48.75% compared to the pay in 2015. Notably, during Melissa's tenure as First Class Communication Operator, there has been a significant 36.18% rise in compensation over the past 5 years. Additional information can be found in the chart and table presented below.
Yearly Total Paid
| Year | Job Title | Salary | Taxable Benefit | Raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | First Class Communication Operator | $152,854 | $893 | ⇧ 26.34% |
| 2023 | First Class Communication Operator | $120,956 | $735 | ⇩ -19.37% |
| 2022 | First Class Communication Operator | $150,381 | $537 | ⇧ 46.45% |
| 2021 | First Class Communication Operator | $102,528 | $525 | ⇧ 2.36% |
| 2020 | First Class Communication Operator | $100,083 | $591 | ⇩ -10.83% |
| 2019 | First Class Communication Operator | $112,317 | $583 | ⇧ 0.44% |
| 2018 | Civilian Communication Operator | $111,867 | $541 | ⇧ 4.90% |
| 2017 | Civilian Communication Operator | $106,625 | $530 | ⇩ -1.33% |
| 2016 | Civilian Communication Operator | $108,089 | $515 | ⇧ 5.08% |
| 2015 | Civilian Communications Operator | $102,924 | $434 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 8 employees who held exactly same position title ( First Class Communication Operator ) in the City of Kitchener.
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Jackie Cleve | $133,488 | $875 |
| Brandon Dechert | $141,317 | $866 |
| Alison Doucette | $118,807 | $848 |
| Kim Freeman | $123,442 | $995 |
| Michelle Pearson | $117,916 | $848 |
| Megan Pulley | $112,385 | $777 |
| Melissa Scheerer | $152,854 | $893 |
| Alyssa Theurer | $116,428 | $848 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 8 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
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| Melissa Scheerer | First Class Communication Operator | City of Kitchener | $153,747 |
| Brandon Dechert | First Class Communication Operator | City of Kitchener | $142,183 |
| Jackie Cleve | First Class Communication Operator | City of Kitchener | $134,362 |
| Kim Freeman | First Class Communication Operator | City of Kitchener | $124,438 |
| Alison Doucette | First Class Communication Operator | City of Kitchener | $119,655 |
| Michelle Pearson | First Class Communication Operator | City of Kitchener | $118,765 |
| Alyssa Theurer | First Class Communication Operator | City of Kitchener | $117,277 |
| Megan Pulley | First Class Communication Operator | City of Kitchener | $113,162 |