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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Prosecutor, Appeals and Specialized Prosecutions | Justice | ED Crown Prosecution Service 6 | $233,030 | $0 | $54,219 | — | $287,249 | 2022 |
| Senior Counsel | Justice | Crown Prosecutor 5 | $233,043 | $0 | $53,944 | — | $286,987 | 2022 |
| Crown Prosecutor | Justice | Crown Prosecutor 4 | $208,169 | $36,964 | $41,506 | — | $286,640 | 2022 |
| Chief Prosecutor, Regional | Justice | ED Crown Prosecution Service 6 | $233,030 | $4,295 | $48,873 | — | $286,198 | 2022 |
| Deputy Chief Prosecutor, Calgary | Justice | Crown Prosecutor 4 | $208,092 | $27,341 | $50,134 | — | $285,568 | 2022 |
| General Counsel | Justice | ED Crown Prosecution Service 6 | $233,029 | $0 | $52,529 | — | $285,559 | 2022 |
| Crown Prosecutor | Justice | Crown Prosecutor 3 | $185,947 | $63,010 | $36,514 | — | $285,472 | 2022 |
| Senior Counsel | Justice | Crown Prosecutor 5 | $232,715 | $0 | $52,177 | — | $284,892 | 2022 |
| Crown Prosecutor | Justice | Crown Prosecutor 4 | $208,130 | $31,476 | $45,229 | — | $284,835 | 2022 |
| Senior Counsel | Justice | Crown Prosecutor 5 | $230,328 | $0 | $54,462 | — | $284,790 | 2022 |
| ADM Financial & Corporate Serv | Health | Management Assistant Deputy Minister | $220,445 | $15,361 | $48,789 | — | $284,595 | 2022 |
| Senior Counsel | Justice | Crown Prosecutor 5 | $233,125 | $1,447 | $49,823 | — | $284,396 | 2022 |
| Senior Counsel | Justice | Crown Prosecutor 5 | $230,802 | $0 | $51,856 | — | $282,658 | 2022 |
| Deputy Chief Prosecutor, Specialized | Justice | Crown Prosecutor 5 | $227,257 | $0 | $55,149 | — | $282,406 | 2022 |
| Senior Counsel | Justice | Crown Prosecutor 5 | $227,257 | $3,565 | $51,440 | — | $282,262 | 2022 |
| Senior Counsel | Justice | Crown Prosecutor 5 | $227,257 | $0 | $54,385 | — | $281,642 | 2022 |
| Senior Counsel | Justice | Crown Prosecutor 5 | $227,257 | $0 | $53,982 | — | $281,238 | 2022 |
| Senior Counsel | Justice | Crown Prosecutor 5 | $227,257 | $0 | $53,786 | — | $281,043 | 2022 |
| Senior Counsel | Justice | Crown Prosecutor 5 | $227,257 | $0 | $53,786 | — | $281,043 | 2022 |
| Deputy Chief Prosecutor, Policy | Justice | Crown Prosecutor 5 | $231,361 | $0 | $49,628 | — | $280,989 | 2022 |
| Deputy Chief Prosecutor, Edmonton | Justice | Crown Prosecutor 4 | $213,125 | $20,119 | $46,775 | — | $280,019 | 2022 |
| Deputy Chief Prosecutor, Specialized | Justice | Crown Prosecutor 5 | $227,257 | $0 | $52,587 | — | $279,844 | 2022 |
| Senior Counsel | Justice | Crown Prosecutor 5 | $227,257 | $0 | $52,587 | — | $279,844 | 2022 |
| Controller | Treasury Board and Finance | Senior Official B | $216,755 | $15,266 | $46,823 | — | $278,844 | 2022 |
| Senior Counsel | Justice | Crown Prosecutor 5 | $227,257 | $0 | $51,484 | — | $278,741 | 2022 |
| Deputy Chief Prosecutor, Appeals | Justice | Crown Prosecutor 5 | $227,257 | $0 | $51,291 | — | $278,547 | 2022 |
| Deputy Chief Prosecutor, Grande Prairie | Justice | Crown Prosecutor 4 | $208,130 | $26,867 | $43,533 | — | $278,530 | 2022 |
| Senior Counsel | Justice | Crown Prosecutor 5 | $227,257 | $0 | $50,438 | — | $277,695 | 2022 |
| Crown Prosecutor | Justice | Crown Prosecutor 4 | $208,092 | $26,669 | $42,842 | — | $277,603 | 2022 |
| Public Health Physician | Health | Public Health Physician | $255,008 | $13,934 | $8,038 | — | $276,980 | 2022 |
| Senior Counsel | Justice | Crown Prosecutor 5 | $227,257 | $0 | $48,807 | — | $276,064 | 2022 |
| Chief Advisor on Negotiations | Treasury Board and Finance | Senior Official B | $215,458 | $15,918 | $44,566 | — | $275,942 | 2022 |
| Associate Chief Prosecutor, Regional Prosecutions | Justice | Crown Prosecutor 5 | $227,257 | $0 | $48,557 | — | $275,813 | 2022 |
| Senior Counsel | Justice | Crown Prosecutor 5 | $227,257 | $0 | $48,492 | — | $275,749 | 2022 |
| ADM, Digital Delivery and Innovation | Technology and Innovation | Management Assistant Deputy Minister | $166,445 | $59,853 | $34,794 | $14,227 | $275,319 | 2022 |
| Chief Prosecutor, Operations and Strategic Support | Justice | ED Crown Prosecution Service 6 | $222,892 | $0 | $52,351 | — | $275,243 | 2022 |
| Senior Counsel | Justice | Crown Prosecutor 5 | $227,257 | $0 | $47,140 | — | $274,397 | 2022 |
| Senior Counsel | Justice | Crown Prosecutor 5 | $227,257 | $0 | $47,140 | — | $274,397 | 2022 |
| Assistant Deputy Minister, IGR | Executive Council | Management Assistant Deputy Minister | $200,405 | $28,435 | $44,644 | — | $273,484 | 2022 |
| Crown Prosecutor | Justice | Crown Prosecutor 4 | $208,092 | $0 | $65,385 | — | $273,478 | 2022 |
| Crown Prosecutor | Justice | Crown Prosecutor 3 | $186,031 | $50,512 | $36,534 | — | $273,077 | 2022 |
| Crown Prosecutor | Justice | Crown Prosecutor 3 | $185,947 | $42,428 | $41,614 | — | $269,989 | 2022 |
| Crown Prosecutor | Justice | Crown Prosecutor 4 | $208,888 | $10,320 | $50,273 | — | $269,481 | 2022 |
| Deputy Chief Prosecutor, Education Unit | Justice | Crown Prosecutor 5 | $220,207 | $0 | $46,584 | — | $266,791 | 2022 |
| ADM, Technology Support and Operations | Technology and Innovation | Management Assistant Deputy Minister | $220,445 | $0 | $45,916 | — | $266,362 | 2022 |
| Crown Prosecutor | Justice | Crown Prosecutor 4 | $208,880 | $11,335 | $45,604 | — | $265,819 | 2022 |
| Executive Director & Registrar | Justice | Legal Justice Legal Counsel 6 | $240,185 | $12,009 | $11,465 | — | $263,659 | 2022 |
| Assistant Deputy Chief Prosecutor, ERRRO | Justice | Crown Prosecutor 4 | $208,888 | $11,620 | $43,027 | — | $263,535 | 2022 |
| Dir Legal & Legis Initiatives | Justice | Legal Justice Legal Counsel 5 | $194,818 | $25,286 | $42,521 | — | $262,625 | 2022 |
| Managing Director, CPE | Communications And Public Engagement | Senior Official B | $214,726 | $0 | $47,526 | — | $262,252 | 2022 |
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