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Senior public servant compensation disclosures. Positions above the disclosure threshold, broken down by base salary, benefits, and severance. Data from Alberta’s Public Disclosure of Salary and Severance (2019–present).
Total disclosed compensation over time
Total compensation and position count per year for all senior positions above the disclosure threshold.
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Per-position senior compensation rows from the annual Public Disclosure of Salary and Severance, broken down into base salary, cash benefits, non-cash benefits, and severance. Coverage is 2019 through the most recent disclosure year.
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MinistryAllJusticeHealthEnvironment and Protected AreasTreasury Board and FinanceSENIORS, COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICESJOBS, ECONOMY AND TRADETechnology and InnovationChildren and Family ServicesPublic Safety and Emergency ServicesTransportation and Economic CorridorsAgriculture and IrrigationExecutive CouncilInfrastructureEDUCATIONForestry and ParksService Alberta and Red Tape ReductionEnergy and MineralsPublic Service CommissionMunicipal AffairsAdvanced EducationArts, Culture and Status of WomenCommunications And Public EngagementAffordability and UtilitiesMental Health and AddictionImmigration and MulticulturalismIndigenous RelationsTourism and Sport
27 positions in 2024 in Advanced Education
| Ministry | Positions | Total compensation | Avg per position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Justice | 689 | $165,800,059 | $240,639 |
| Health | 81 | $15,970,965 | $197,172 |
| Environment and Protected Areas | 80 | $14,841,981 | $185,525 |
| Treasury Board and Finance | 72 | $14,275,128 | $198,266 |
| SENIORS, COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES | 67 | $12,842,623 | $191,681 |
| JOBS, ECONOMY AND TRADE | 65 | $12,682,047 | $195,108 |
| Technology and Innovation | 65 | $11,236,655 | $172,872 |
| Children and Family Services | 60 | $11,023,959 | $183,733 |
| Public Safety and Emergency Services | 57 | $10,977,901 | $192,595 |
| Transportation and Economic Corridors | 55 | $10,198,350 | $185,425 |
| Agriculture and Irrigation | 46 | $8,615,394 | $187,291 |
| Executive Council | 39 | $8,577,609 | $219,939 |
| Infrastructure | 45 | $8,361,700 | $185,816 |
| EDUCATION | 43 | $7,941,230 | $184,680 |
| Forestry and Parks | 41 | $7,471,270 | $182,226 |
| Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction | 38 | $7,299,558 | $192,094 |
| Energy and Minerals | 36 | $7,074,899 | $196,525 |
| Public Service Commission | 36 | $6,797,367 | $188,816 |
| Municipal Affairs | 31 | $6,219,087 | $200,616 |
| Advanced Education | 27 | $5,504,575 | $203,873 |
| Arts, Culture and Status of Women | 24 | $4,695,426 | $195,643 |
| Communications And Public Engagement | 26 | $4,662,203 | $179,316 |
| Affordability and Utilities | 15 | $3,298,712 | $219,914 |
| Mental Health and Addiction | 14 | $2,854,725 | $203,909 |
| Immigration and Multiculturalism | 13 | $2,618,198 | $201,400 |
| Indigenous Relations | 13 | $2,577,552 | $198,273 |
| Tourism and Sport | 4 | $796,846 | $199,212 |
| Total | 1,782 | $375,216,017 |
| Position | Ministry | Class | Base salary | Cash benefits | Non-cash | Severance | Total | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DM, Advanced Education | Advanced Education | Snr Officer Deputy Minister | $300,234 | $13,904 | $76,113 | — | $390,252 | 2024 |
| ADM, Programs, Engagement and Innovation | Advanced Education | Management Assistant Deputy Minister | $239,457 | $0 | $57,661 | — | $297,117 | 2024 |
| ADM, Private Career Colleges & Student Aid | Advanced Education | Management Assistant Deputy Minister | $210,469 | $0 | $48,739 | — | $259,208 | 2024 |
| ADM, Skilled Trades & Professions | Advanced Education | Management Assistant Deputy Minister | $210,469 | $0 | $46,326 | — | $256,795 | 2024 |
| ADM, Skilled Trades & Professions | Advanced Education | Management Assistant Deputy Minister | $106,780 | $78,702 | $27,608 | $32,636 | $245,727 | 2024 |
| ADM, Strategic and Business Services | Advanced Education | Management Assistant Deputy Minister | $182,398 | $0 | $39,384 | — | $221,782 | 2024 |
| ADM Financial Services and SFO | Advanced Education | Management Assistant Deputy Minister | $166,781 | $17,460 | $32,335 | — | $216,575 | 2024 |
| ED, Data, Analytics, and Business Services | Advanced Education | Management Executive Manager 1 | $168,887 | $0 | $35,722 | — | $204,609 | 2024 |
| Executive Director, Student Financial Services | Advanced Education | Management Executive Manager 1 | $157,449 | $2,319 | $34,932 | — | $194,700 | 2024 |
| ED, Governance and Legislation | Advanced Education | Management Executive Manager 1 | $159,192 | $0 | $35,211 | — | $194,403 | 2024 |
| ED, Apprenticeship Delivery Support Services | Advanced Education | Management Executive Manager 1 | $159,192 | $0 | $34,397 | — | $193,589 | 2024 |
| ED, Regulated Professions | Advanced Education | Management Executive Manager 1 | $156,839 | $608 | $33,215 | — | $190,663 | 2024 |
| ED, Program Implementation and Coordination | Advanced Education | Management Executive Manager 1 | $154,556 | $0 | $34,576 | — | $189,132 | 2024 |
| ED, Private Career Colleges and Compliance | Advanced Education | Management Executive Manager 1 | $148,467 | $7,069 | $33,411 | — | $188,947 | 2024 |
| ED, Policy Planning and Coordination | Advanced Education | Management Executive Manager 1 | $152,464 | $0 | $34,290 | — | $186,754 | 2024 |
| Executive Director, Financial Services | Advanced Education | Management Executive Manager 1 | $152,692 | $0 | $33,304 | — | $185,996 | 2024 |
| Executive Director, Stakeholder Engagement and Student Supports | Advanced Education | Management Executive Manager 1 | $149,826 | $1,207 | $33,748 | — | $184,781 | 2024 |
| Executive Director, International, Research and Innovation | Advanced Education | Management Executive Manager 1 | $145,740 | $0 | $33,381 | — | $179,120 | 2024 |
| Director, Program Oversight and Workforce Planning | Advanced Education | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $146,956 | $0 | $29,635 | — | $176,591 | 2024 |
| Director, Student Supports Coordination | Advanced Education | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $142,941 | $0 | $33,047 | — | $175,988 | 2024 |
| Dir,Foundational Learning Supp | Advanced Education | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $139,514 | $0 | $32,515 | — | $172,029 | 2024 |
| Director, Assessment, Cert. & Business Integration | Advanced Education | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $141,099 | $0 | $30,003 | — | $171,102 | 2024 |
| Director, Apprenticeship Delivery Services | Advanced Education | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $140,556 | $0 | $29,958 | — | $170,514 | 2024 |
| PSI Oversight and Accountability | Advanced Education | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $141,320 | $250 | $27,358 | — | $168,928 | 2024 |
| Director, Data Management and Governance | Advanced Education | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $136,762 | $250 | $30,540 | — | $167,552 | 2024 |
| Director of Governance | Advanced Education | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $140,013 | $0 | $26,403 | — | $166,416 | 2024 |
| Director, Financial Operations & Projects | Advanced Education | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $140,013 | $1,853 | $13,440 | — | $155,306 | 2024 |