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.
Michael Cusinato
Michael Cusinato served as the Elementary Principal at Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board in 2024, received an annual salary of $167,174.07 and a taxable benefit of $2,900.02, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. Michael has held the same position since 2011 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$170,074.09
Total paid in 2024
$167,174.07
Salary
$2,900.02
Taxable Benefit
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Find Michael on LinkedIn| Job Title : | Elementary Principal |
| Employer : | Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board |
| Sector : | School Boards |
| Year : | 2024 |
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Between 2010 and 2024, Michael experienced an average annual increase of approximately 3.96% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board. By 2024, Michael's total pay had risen by 68.31% compared to the pay in 2010. Notably, during Michael's tenure as Elementary Principal, there has been a significant 55.75% rise in compensation over the past 13 years. Additional information can be found in the chart and table presented below.
Yearly Total Paid
| Year | Job Title | Salary | Taxable Benefit | Raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Elementary Principal | $167,174 | $2,900 | ⇧ 22.62% |
| 2023 | Elementary Principal | $137,527 | $1,173 | ⇩ -0.65% |
| 2022 | Elementary Principal | $138,704 | $900 | ⇧ 9.51% |
| 2021 | Elementary Principal | $126,583 | $900 | ⇩ -0.48% |
| 2020 | Elementary Principal | $127,192 | $900 | ⇧ 0.10% |
| 2019 | Elementary Principal | $126,997 | $968 | ⇧ 2.70% |
| 2018 | Elementary Principal | $123,569 | $1,034 | ⇩ -3.36% |
| 2017 | Elementary Principal | $127,600 | $1,332 | ⇧ 5.08% |
| 2016 | Elementary Principal | $121,419 | $1,279 | ⇧ 2.41% |
| 2015 | Elementary Principal | $118,762 | $1,054 | ⇧ 0.77% |
| 2014 | Elementary Principal | $117,715 | $1,184 | ⇧ 2.18% |
| 2013 | Elementary Principal | $115,130 | $1,233 | ⇧ 1.30% |
| 2012 | Elementary Principal | $114,265 | $605 | ⇧ 5.19% |
| 2011 | Elementary Principal | $108,243 | $955 | ⇧ 8.06% |
| 2010 | Elementary Vice Principal | $100,097 | $953 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 33 employees who held exactly same position title ( Elementary Principal ) in the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board.
10 out of 33 employees
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Heather Best | $158,002 | $2,334 |
| Kimberley Capaldi | $158,643 | $900 |
| Dana Capaldi Paun | $151,583 | $2,723 |
| Kara Chauvin | $124,408 | $589 |
| Paula Cinicolo | $148,603 | $1,607 |
| Tara Clarke | $158,377 | $900 |
| Michael Cusinato | $167,174 | $2,900 |
| Sonia Dauncey | $158,103 | $2,855 |
| Margaret Dorion | $170,805 | $2,899 |
| Ian Drago | $158,191 | $900 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 3553 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
10 out of 3553 employees
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Hume | Principal, Elementary | Toronto District School Board | $471,634 |
| Lorraine Bailey-wallace | Principal, Elementary | Toronto District School Board | $223,326 |
| Kimberley Pividor | Principal, Elementary | Toronto District School Board | $213,606 |
| Sara Gogani | Principal, Elementary | Toronto District School Board | $210,707 |
| Jeanne Leonard | Principal, Elementary Program | Education | $203,194 |
| Rita Gallippi | Principal, Elementary | Toronto District School Board | $194,288 |
| Nicholas Lucas | Principal, Elementary | Toronto District School Board | $196,151 |
| Beatrice Chen | Principal, Elementary | Toronto District School Board | $187,691 |
| Rita De Ala | Elementary Principal | York Region District School Board | $185,784 |
| Melanie Seigel | Elementary Principal | York Region District School Board | $184,741 |