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.
Research Counsel
In Ontario's 2024 Sunshine List, there were 14 employees with similar job titles who received an average salary of $157,496.79
$157,496.79
Average Salary in 2024
$145,593.44
Median Salary in 2024
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30.77% Male |
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69.23% Female |
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Below is the quartile breakdown of the salary range. |
| 3 employees received a salary between $101,249 - $133,679 |
| 7 employees received a salary between $133,679 - $166,109 |
| 1 employees received a salary between $166,109 - $198,538 |
| 3 employees received a salary between $198,538 - $230,968 |
Majority of the employees were paid within the salary range encompassing the second quartile breakdown.
What were the average and median salaries for a Research Counsel listed in the 2024 Ontario Government Sunshine List?
The 2024 Ontario Sunshine List shows that the average and median salaries for a Research Counsel are $157,496.79 and $145,593.44, respectively.
What is the highest salary for a Research Counsel in a public organization in Ontario?
In 2024, William Rolls, holding the position of Research Counsel at the Attorney General received the highest salary of $230,968.85 among similar positions in Ontario public organizations.
What are the top 5 public organizations in Ontario that offer the highest salaries for Research Counsel?
In the year 2024, the highest-paying organizations for Research Counsel and similar positions in the Ontario were as follows: Attorney General with an average pay of $201,971.28; University of Waterloo with an average pay of $160,491.04; Unity Health Toronto with an average pay of $145,593.44; Ontario Tech University with an average pay of $141,770.79; and Queen’s University with an average pay of $136,734.90.
A total of 8 organizations had employees who held comparable positions as mentioned in the Ontario Sunshine list.
What are the top 3 public sectors in Ontario that offer the highest salaries for Research Counsel?
In the year 2024, the highest-paying sector or industries for Research Counsel and similar positions in the Ontario were as follows: Government of Ontario - Ministries with an average pay of $201,971.28; Hospitals and Boards of Public Health with an average pay of $136,809.56; and Universities with an average pay of $135,396.27.
There were 4 sectors where employees held similar positions, as indicated in the Ontario Sunshine list.
What is the representation of gender diversity for Research Counsel in Ontario?
The 2024 Ontario Sunshine List indicates that the representation of gender diversity in Research Counsel is 30.77% male and 69.23% female, respectively.
The 2024 Sunshine List has 14 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.
10 out of 14 employees
| Full Name | Job Title | Employer | Total Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Rolls | Research Counsel | Attorney General | $230,969 |
| Damon Usborne | Research Counsel | Attorney General | $230,969 |
| Anna Leora Selchen | Research Counsel | Attorney General | $228,632 |
| Patti Cross | Research Counsel | Attorney General | $167,094 |
| William Bankiner | Legal Counsel, Research Services | University of Waterloo | $160,491 |
| Katherine Stewart | Research Counsel | Attorney General | $152,193 |
| Zoe Ramirez-reeves | Research And Corporate Counsel | Unity Health Toronto | $145,593 |
| Candi Thayer | Research Legal Counsel | Ontario Tech University | $141,771 |
| Laura Eckenswiller | Legal Counsel (Research Contracts) | Queen’s University | $138,804 |
| Diane Lacalamita | Legal Counsel (Research) / Avocate-conseil (Recherche) | Centre for Addiction and Mental Health | $138,778 |
Yearly Average Paid
| Year | Total Employee Count | Average Paid |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14 | $157,497 |
| 2023 | 13 | $162,051 |
| 2022 | 12 | $160,500 |
| 2021 | 12 | $160,035 |
| 2020 | 10 | $164,243 |
| 2019 | 10 | $173,535 |
| 2018 | 8 | $180,660 |
| 2017 | 8 | $182,293 |
| 2016 | 8 | $180,277 |
| 2015 | 9 | $166,758 |
| 2014 | 9 | $159,068 |
| 2013 | 9 | $152,801 |
| 2012 | 7 | $156,016 |
| 2010 | 6 | $158,850 |
| 2009 | 5 | $164,154 |
| 2008 | 5 | $160,346 |
| 2007 | 5 | $152,508 |
| 2006 | 4 | $162,539 |
| 2005 | 2 | $159,934 |
| 2004 | 2 | $158,212 |
| 2003 | 2 | $158,895 |
| 2002 | 3 | $146,023 |
| 2001 | 3 | $164,329 |