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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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MinistryAllJusticeEnvironment and Protected AreasTreasury Board and FinanceEDUCATIONHealthSENIORS, COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICESPublic Safety and Emergency ServicesService Alberta and Red Tape ReductionTechnology and InnovationTransportation and Economic CorridorsInfrastructureJOBS, ECONOMY AND NORTHERN DEVELOPMENTCHILDREN'S SERVICESAgriculture and IrrigationExecutive CouncilENERGYPublic Service CommissionFORESTRY, PARKS AND TOURISMMunicipal AffairsCULTUREAdvanced EducationCommunications And Public EngagementTRADE, IMMIGRATION AND MULTICULTURALISMIndigenous RelationsSKILLED TRADES AND PROFESSIONSAffordability and UtilitiesMental Health and Addiction
1,910 positions in 2022
| Ministry | Positions | Total compensation | Avg per position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Justice | 607 | $127,351,503 | $209,805 |
| Environment and Protected Areas | 126 | $20,217,096 | $160,453 |
| Treasury Board and Finance | 81 | $14,206,927 | $175,394 |
| EDUCATION | 87 | $13,929,889 | $160,114 |
| Health | 74 | $13,417,687 | $181,320 |
| SENIORS, COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES | 78 | $13,375,176 | $171,477 |
| Public Safety and Emergency Services | 74 | $12,436,602 | $168,062 |
| Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction | 69 | $11,906,536 | $172,558 |
| Technology and Innovation | 73 | $11,841,282 | $162,209 |
| Transportation and Economic Corridors | 67 | $11,330,585 | $169,113 |
| Infrastructure | 65 | $10,501,999 | $161,569 |
| JOBS, ECONOMY AND NORTHERN DEVELOPMENT | 60 | $10,339,155 | $172,319 |
| CHILDREN'S SERVICES | 60 | $9,988,670 | $166,478 |
| Agriculture and Irrigation | 58 | $9,516,836 | $164,083 |
| Executive Council | 36 | $7,634,707 | $212,075 |
| ENERGY | 41 | $7,346,155 | $179,175 |
| Public Service Commission | 41 | $7,210,293 | $175,861 |
| FORESTRY, PARKS AND TOURISM | 39 | $6,527,539 | $167,373 |
| Municipal Affairs | 33 | $5,855,128 | $177,428 |
| CULTURE | 28 | $4,887,411 | $174,550 |
| Advanced Education | 27 | $4,656,588 | $172,466 |
| Communications And Public Engagement | 23 | $3,839,629 | $166,940 |
| TRADE, IMMIGRATION AND MULTICULTURALISM | 19 | $3,100,945 | $163,208 |
| Indigenous Relations | 14 | $2,548,577 | $182,041 |
| SKILLED TRADES AND PROFESSIONS | 14 | $2,483,207 | $177,372 |
| Affordability and Utilities | 9 | $1,660,289 | $184,477 |
| Mental Health and Addiction | 7 | $1,354,313 | $193,473 |
| Total | 1,910 | $349,464,726 |
| Position | Ministry | Class | Base salary | Cash benefits | Non-cash | Severance | Total | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Prosecutor | Justice | Crown Prosecutor 2 | $137,744 | $240 | $30,322 | — | $168,305 | 2022 |
| Crown Prosecutor | Justice | Crown Prosecutor 2 | $133,666 | $9,281 | $25,273 | — | $168,220 | 2022 |
| ED, Red Tape Reduction | Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction | Management Executive Manager 1 | $139,491 | $0 | $28,622 | — | $168,114 | 2022 |
| ED,Resource Stewardship Policy | ENERGY | Management Executive Manager 1 | $135,421 | $0 | $32,597 | — | $168,018 | 2022 |
| Exec Dir Seniors Program Del. | SENIORS, COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES | Management Executive Manager 1 | $136,404 | $2,308 | $29,302 | — | $168,014 | 2022 |
| Crown Prosecutor | Justice | Crown Prosecutor 2 | $137,927 | $0 | $30,055 | — | $167,982 | 2022 |
| Crown Prosecutor | Justice | Crown Prosecutor 2 | $133,666 | $7,626 | $26,670 | — | $167,962 | 2022 |
| Regional Director | CHILDREN'S SERVICES | Management Executive Manager 1 | $135,516 | $6,857 | $25,580 | — | $167,953 | 2022 |
| Director, Wildfire Prevention | FORESTRY, PARKS AND TOURISM | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $133,318 | $6,984 | $27,637 | — | $167,939 | 2022 |
| Director, International, Intergovernmental, Cross-Ministry & Industry Collaboration | Advanced Education | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $125,599 | $13,978 | $28,304 | — | $167,882 | 2022 |
| Executive Director, Stakeholder Relations | EDUCATION | Management Executive Manager 1 | $137,329 | $0 | $30,505 | — | $167,834 | 2022 |
| Dir.Facilities and Fleet Serv | Agriculture and Irrigation | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $118,939 | $22,841 | $25,995 | — | $167,775 | 2022 |
| Director, North District | Public Safety and Emergency Services | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $128,615 | $13,162 | $25,965 | — | $167,741 | 2022 |
| South Regional Resources Director | CHILDREN'S SERVICES | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $133,318 | $6,792 | $27,545 | — | $167,655 | 2022 |
| Dir, Interg Land Delivery NE | FORESTRY, PARKS AND TOURISM | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $132,951 | $7,622 | $27,046 | — | $167,619 | 2022 |
| Director, Rural Utilities | Affordability and Utilities | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $121,823 | $19,752 | $26,026 | — | $167,602 | 2022 |
| ED, Gen, Trans & Market Policy | Affordability and Utilities | Management Executive Manager 1 | $138,026 | $0 | $29,493 | — | $167,519 | 2022 |
| Sr Manager, Special Projects | Environment and Protected Areas | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $133,318 | $6,419 | $27,637 | — | $167,374 | 2022 |
| Barrister & Solicitor | Justice | Legal Justice Legal Counsel 3 | $137,872 | $0 | $29,468 | — | $167,341 | 2022 |
| Crown Prosecutor | Justice | Crown Prosecutor 2 | $133,666 | $3,254 | $30,315 | — | $167,234 | 2022 |
| Reg Dir, Fish & Wildlife NW | Environment and Protected Areas | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $133,318 | $6,786 | $27,097 | — | $167,201 | 2022 |
| ED, Housing Capital Program | SENIORS, COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES | Management Executive Manager 1 | $137,927 | $100 | $29,164 | — | $167,192 | 2022 |
| Barrister & Solicitor | Justice | Legal Justice Legal Counsel 3 | $136,950 | $783 | $29,449 | — | $167,182 | 2022 |
| Executive Director, Business Intelligence | Justice | Management Executive Manager 1 | $137,039 | $0 | $29,958 | — | $166,998 | 2022 |
| Executive Director, Employment and Financial Services Delivery, South | SENIORS, COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES | Management Executive Manager 1 | $139,494 | $0 | $27,489 | — | $166,983 | 2022 |
| ED, Governance and Legislation | Advanced Education | Management Executive Manager 1 | $137,010 | $0 | $29,903 | — | $166,913 | 2022 |
| Dir Financial Operations | Treasury Board and Finance | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $124,550 | $9,059 | $33,288 | — | $166,896 | 2022 |
| Construction Manager | Transportation and Economic Corridors | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $118,518 | $23,583 | $24,657 | — | $166,758 | 2022 |
| SM, Corporate Research | EDUCATION | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $118,939 | $20,393 | $27,372 | — | $166,703 | 2022 |
| Director, Airshed Sciences | Environment and Protected Areas | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $131,151 | $5,023 | $30,415 | — | $166,589 | 2022 |
| ED, Financial Reporting | Health | Management Executive Manager 1 | $138,879 | $150 | $27,403 | — | $166,432 | 2022 |
| Senior Manager | CHILDREN'S SERVICES | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $133,318 | $6,000 | $27,084 | — | $166,402 | 2022 |
| Legal Counsel | Justice | Legal Justice Legal Counsel 3 | $134,516 | $0 | $31,856 | — | $166,372 | 2022 |
| Crown Prosecutor | Justice | Crown Prosecutor 2 | $133,666 | $6,000 | $26,670 | — | $166,335 | 2022 |
| Crown Prosecutor | Justice | Crown Prosecutor 2 | $133,666 | $6,000 | $26,670 | — | $166,335 | 2022 |
| ED, Crop Health & Assurance | Agriculture and Irrigation | Management Executive Manager 1 | $138,035 | $0 | $28,225 | — | $166,260 | 2022 |
| Director Disability Services | SENIORS, COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $133,050 | $6,000 | $27,185 | — | $166,234 | 2022 |
| ED, Water and Waste Policy | Environment and Protected Areas | Management Executive Manager 1 | $136,832 | $0 | $29,395 | — | $166,226 | 2022 |
| Dir Partnership Injury Reduct | JOBS, ECONOMY AND NORTHERN DEVELOPMENT | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $129,318 | $25,599 | $11,203 | — | $166,121 | 2022 |
| Crown Prosecutor | Justice | Crown Prosecutor 2 | $135,370 | $0 | $30,710 | — | $166,080 | 2022 |
| Executive Director, Agency Governance and Oversight | Justice | Management Executive Manager 1 | $136,512 | $0 | $29,551 | — | $166,063 | 2022 |
| Portfolio Director SA | Technology and Innovation | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $131,752 | $7,839 | $26,405 | — | $165,996 | 2022 |
| Barrister & Solicitor | Justice | Legal Justice Legal Counsel 3 | $137,872 | $0 | $28,090 | — | $165,962 | 2022 |
| Infrastructure Manager | Transportation and Economic Corridors | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $133,318 | $6,000 | $26,624 | — | $165,942 | 2022 |
| ED,Policy,Planning&Leg Service | CULTURE | Management Executive Manager 1 | $139,817 | $0 | $26,113 | — | $165,930 | 2022 |
| Dir. Bio-Ind. Opportunities | Agriculture and Irrigation | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $133,318 | $5,413 | $27,176 | — | $165,907 | 2022 |
| Legal Counsel | Justice | Legal Justice Legal Counsel 2 | $159,215 | $0 | $6,681 | — | $165,896 | 2022 |
| Crown Prosecutor | Justice | Crown Prosecutor 2 | $137,927 | $0 | $27,940 | — | $165,867 | 2022 |
| Director, Strategic Program Development and Integration | SENIORS, COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES | Management Executive Manager 1 | $137,728 | $0 | $28,100 | — | $165,828 | 2022 |
| ED Appeals Admin & Accountability | SENIORS, COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES | Management Executive Manager 1 | $122,144 | $14,637 | $29,029 | — | $165,809 | 2022 |
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