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 Knighton
Michael Knighton served as the Platoon Chief in Training at City of Guelph in 2019, received an annual salary of $139,786.87 and a taxable benefit of $719.61, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. Michael has held the same position since 2017 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$140,506.48
Total paid in 2019
$139,786.87
Salary
$719.61
Taxable Benefit
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Find Michael on LinkedIn| Job Title : | Platoon Chief in Training |
| Employer : | City of Guelph |
| Sector : | Municipalities and Services |
| Year : | 2019 |
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Between 2009 and 2019, Michael experienced an average annual increase of approximately 3.92% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at City of Guelph. By 2019, Michael's total pay had risen by 37.96% compared to the pay in 2009. Notably, during Michael's tenure as Platoon Chief in Training, there has been a significant 4.92% rise in compensation over the past 2 years. Additional information can be found in the chart and table presented below.
Yearly Total Paid
| Year | Job Title | Salary | Taxable Benefit | Raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Platoon Chief in Training | $139,787 | $720 | ⇩ -8.97% |
| 2018 | Platoon Chief in Training | $153,703 | $648 | ⇧ 15.26% |
| 2017 | Platoon Chief in Training | $133,342 | $570 | ⇧ 12.75% |
| 2016 | Captain | $118,211 | $559 | ⇧ 1.21% |
| 2015 | Captain | $116,933 | $417 | ⇩ -3.94% |
| 2014 | Captain | $121,821 | $341 | ⇧ 10.96% |
| 2013 | Captain | $109,717 | $377 | ⇧ 0.46% |
| 2012 | Captain | $109,175 | $418 | ⇧ 1.44% |
| 2011 | Captain / Capitaine | $107,681 | $358 | ⇧ 6.08% |
| 2009 | 1st Class Fire Fighter / Captain in Training | $101,545 | $299 |
The 2019 Sunshine List has 6 employees who held exactly same position title ( Platoon Chief in Training ) in the City of Guelph.
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Scott Barden | $145,634 | $720 |
| Paul Brydges | $137,628 | $704 |
| Colin Hunter | $164,628 | $720 |
| John King | $147,031 | $720 |
| Michael Knighton | $139,787 | $720 |
| Loren Pender | $141,459 | $708 |
The 2019 Sunshine List has 6 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Hunter | Platoon Chief in Training | City of Guelph | $165,347 |
| John King | Platoon Chief in Training | City of Guelph | $147,750 |
| Scott Barden | Platoon Chief in Training | City of Guelph | $146,353 |
| Loren Pender | Platoon Chief in Training | City of Guelph | $142,167 |
| Michael Knighton | Platoon Chief in Training | City of Guelph | $140,506 |
| Paul Brydges | Platoon Chief in Training | City of Guelph | $138,333 |