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.
Ralph Kerekesch
Ralph Kerekesch served as the District Chief at City of Hamilton in 2024, received an annual salary of $189,203.76 and a taxable benefit of $761.04, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. Ralph has held the same position since 2021 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.
$189,964.80
Total paid in 2024
$189,203.76
Salary
$761.04
Taxable Benefit
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Find Ralph on LinkedIn| Job Title : | District Chief |
| Employer : | City of Hamilton |
| Sector : | Municipalities and Services |
| Year : | 2024 |
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Between 2010 and 2024, Ralph experienced an average annual increase of approximately 3.83% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at City of Hamilton. By 2024, Ralph's total pay had risen by 55.29% compared to the pay in 2010. Notably, during Ralph's tenure as District Chief, there has been a significant 25.80% rise in compensation over the past 3 years. Additional information can be found in the chart and table presented below.
Yearly Total Paid
| Year | Job Title | Salary | Taxable Benefit | Raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | District Chief | $189,204 | $761 | ⇧ 16.91% |
| 2023 | District Chief | $161,785 | $705 | ⇩ -1.21% |
| 2022 | District Chief | $163,814 | $672 | ⇧ 8.93% |
| 2021 | District Chief | $150,378 | $622 | ⇧ 8.69% |
| 2020 | Captain | $138,302 | $619 | ⇩ -14.32% |
| 2019 | Captain | $161,462 | $679 | ⇩ -1.75% |
| 2018 | Captain | $164,422 | $610 | ⇧ 35.79% |
| 2017 | Captain | $120,965 | $571 | ⇧ 0.10% |
| 2016 | Captain | $120,719 | $696 | ⇩ -1.03% |
| 2015 | Captain | $122,003 | $682 | ⇧ 10.84% |
| 2014 | Captain | $110,009 | $672 | ⇩ -1.52% |
| 2013 | Captain | $111,641 | $746 | ⇧ 5.95% |
| 2012 | Firefighter | $105,463 | $611 | ⇩ -6.80% |
| 2011 | Firefighter | $113,229 | $581 | ⇩ -6.97% |
| 2010 | Firefighter | $121,799 | $533 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 12 employees who held exactly same position title ( District Chief ) in the City of Hamilton.
10 out of 12 employees
| Full Name | Salary | Taxable Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Trevor Barlow | $166,905 | $699 |
| James Bursey | $174,662 | $761 |
| Michael Cascioli | $190,430 | $761 |
| David Cramm | $198,257 | $777 |
| Mark Hodge | $158,684 | $699 |
| Ralph Kerekesch | $189,204 | $761 |
| Steven Mckee | $182,426 | $761 |
| Lorenzo Morcone | $177,757 | $735 |
| Stephen Reid | $182,418 | $735 |
| Matthew Shaw | $179,260 | $763 |
The 2024 Sunshine List has 217 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
10 out of 217 employees
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Boland | Chief Executive Officer (Winchester District Memorial Hospital, Dundas Manor, Rural Healthcare Innovations) | Winchester District Memorial Hospital | $323,710 |
| Stewart Flemming | District Chief Communications | City of Toronto | $267,055 |
| Terry Stewart | District Chief Operations | City of Toronto | $251,122 |
| Brent Barton | District Chief Operations | City of Toronto | $240,315 |
| Dany Vieira | District Chief Staff Services | City of Toronto | $236,000 |
| David Quinn | District Chief Operations | City of Toronto | $235,563 |
| John Evans | District Chief Operations | City of Toronto | $229,175 |
| Pandelis Rappos | District Chief Operations | City of Toronto | $228,730 |
| John Brunton | District Chief Operations | City of Toronto | $226,176 |
| Michael Sayers | District Chief Operations | City of Toronto | $224,463 |