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 Pfeiffer
Michael Pfeiffer served as the Platoon Chief at Town of Whitby in 2024, received an annual salary of $153,394.02 and a taxable benefit of $1,528.28, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. Michael has held the same position since 2014 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$154,922.30
Total paid in 2024
$153,394.02
Salary
$1,528.28
Taxable Benefit
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Find Michael on LinkedIn| Job Title : | Platoon Chief |
| Employer : | Town of Whitby |
| Sector : | Municipalities and Services |
| Year : | 2024 |
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Between 2008 and 2024, Michael experienced an average annual increase of approximately 3.56% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at Town of Whitby. By 2024, Michael's total pay had risen by 50.72% compared to the pay in 2008. Notably, during Michael's tenure as Platoon Chief, there has been a significant 8.74% decline in compensation over the past 10 years. Additional information can be found in the chart and table presented below.
Yearly Total Paid
| Year | Job Title | Salary | Taxable Benefit | Raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Platoon Chief | $153,394 | $1,528 | ⇩ -16.56% |
| 2023 | Platoon Chief | $184,152 | $1,527 | ⇧ 1.26% |
| 2022 | Platoon Chief | $181,946 | $1,416 | ⇧ 22.58% |
| 2021 | Platoon Chief | $148,450 | $1,140 | ⇩ -4.45% |
| 2020 | Platoon Chief | $155,592 | $969 | ⇩ -1.62% |
| 2019 | Platoon Chief | $158,168 | $971 | ⇧ 5.94% |
| 2018 | Platoon Chief | $149,350 | $865 | ⇩ -3.58% |
| 2017 | Platoon Chief | $154,915 | $871 | ⇧ 18.78% |
| 2016 | Platoon Chief | $130,280 | $871 | ⇩ -11.14% |
| 2015 | Platoon Chief | $146,537 | $1,061 | ⇩ -13.06% |
| 2014 | Platoon Chief | $168,718 | $1,044 | ⇧ 46.54% |
| 2013 | Captain of Fire Services | $115,017 | $829 | ⇧ 5.34% |
| 2012 | Captain | $109,236 | $741 | ⇩ -0.42% |
| 2011 | Captain | $109,708 | $729 | ⇧ 3.44% |
| 2010 | Captain | $106,072 | $695 | ⇩ -0.86% |
| 2009 | Captain | $107,091 | $608 | ⇧ 4.78% |
| 2008 | Captain | $102,290 | $499 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 7 employees who held exactly same position title ( Platoon Chief ) in the Town of Whitby.
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
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| Christopher Alldread | $179,954 | $1,528 |
| Jason Birney | $188,452 | $1,528 |
| Raymond Burns | $176,220 | $1,454 |
| Steve Gaylor | $153,394 | $1,528 |
| John Harrison | $109,198 | $823 |
| Michael Pfeiffer | $153,394 | $1,528 |
| John Sharkey | $163,235 | $1,436 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 189 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
10 out of 189 employees
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Bygrave | Platoon Chief | City of Toronto | $290,284 |
| Timothy Algar | Platoon Chief | City of Toronto | $269,388 |
| Godfrey B Greaves | Platoon Chief | City of Toronto | $240,579 |
| Derek Kerr | Platoon Chief | Town of Ajax | $232,804 |
| Luigi Davoli | Platoon Chief | City of Mississauga | $228,168 |
| Kenneth Cutmore | Platoon Chief | Town of Oakville | $223,317 |
| Stanley Double | Platoon Chief | City of Hamilton | $217,310 |
| Mark Gobbo | Platoon Chief | City of Greater Sudbury | $213,002 |
| Anthony Wallace | Platoon Chief | City of Toronto | $214,225 |
| Donald Barrett | Platoon Chief | City of Toronto | $214,333 |