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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrister & Solicitor | Justice | Legal Justice Legal Counsel 3 | $135,809 | $0 | $28,291 | — | $164,101 | 2022 |
| Barrister & Solicitor | Justice | Legal Justice Legal Counsel 3 | $134,516 | $250 | $29,324 | — | $164,090 | 2022 |
| ED, Intergovernmental & Trade Relations | Agriculture and Irrigation | Management Executive Manager 1 | $135,943 | $0 | $28,134 | — | $164,077 | 2022 |
| Dir, Strat AA Planning Unit | Infrastructure | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $136,138 | $0 | $27,907 | — | $164,045 | 2022 |
| Director, Natural Gas Strategy | ENERGY | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $132,764 | $2,285 | $28,983 | — | $164,031 | 2022 |
| Legal Counsel | Justice | Legal Justice Legal Counsel 3 | $133,647 | $0 | $30,336 | — | $163,983 | 2022 |
| Dir, Financial Planning & Init | SENIORS, COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $121,823 | $17,133 | $25,013 | — | $163,970 | 2022 |
| Director, Attendance Centres | Public Safety and Emergency Services | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $133,318 | $3,431 | $27,174 | — | $163,923 | 2022 |
| Director, Crown Agreement Mgmt | ENERGY | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $135,574 | $0 | $28,292 | — | $163,866 | 2022 |
| Crown Prosecutor | Justice | Crown Prosecutor 2 | $137,927 | $0 | $25,914 | — | $163,841 | 2022 |
| Crown Prosecutor | Justice | Crown Prosecutor 2 | $137,927 | $0 | $25,914 | — | $163,841 | 2022 |
| AIT Officer, Edmonton Region Supervisor | SKILLED TRADES AND PROFESSIONS | Subsidiary 04B 3625 Stds Safety and Compliance 6 | $137,311 | $0 | $26,518 | — | $163,829 | 2022 |
| Dir, Commodity Tax | Treasury Board and Finance | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $133,318 | $2,006 | $28,479 | — | $163,803 | 2022 |
| Dir, Retail & Dist. Policy | Affordability and Utilities | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $133,318 | $2,281 | $28,199 | — | $163,798 | 2022 |
| Crown Prosecutor | Justice | Crown Prosecutor 2 | $137,927 | $0 | $25,868 | — | $163,795 | 2022 |
| Crown Prosecutor | Justice | Crown Prosecutor 2 | $137,927 | $0 | $25,868 | — | $163,795 | 2022 |
| Crown Prosecutor | Justice | Crown Prosecutor 3 | $137,927 | $0 | $25,868 | — | $163,795 | 2022 |
| Dir-Finance & Admin | Municipal Affairs | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $133,318 | $3,843 | $26,624 | — | $163,784 | 2022 |
| Director, Contact Centres | Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $133,318 | $0 | $30,404 | — | $163,722 | 2022 |
| Senior Engineer, Engineering | ENERGY | Opted Out & Excluded Engineering & Related Level 4 | $137,039 | $0 | $26,682 | — | $163,721 | 2022 |
| ED-SSS | Municipal Affairs | Management Executive Manager 1 | $134,202 | $0 | $29,463 | — | $163,665 | 2022 |
| Director, Highway Operations | Transportation and Economic Corridors | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $133,318 | $3,198 | $26,992 | — | $163,508 | 2022 |
| ED, Capital Planning | Treasury Board and Finance | Management Executive Manager 1 | $134,407 | $0 | $29,078 | — | $163,484 | 2022 |
| ED, Family & Youth Supports | CHILDREN'S SERVICES | Management Executive Manager 1 | $134,488 | $0 | $28,951 | — | $163,439 | 2022 |
| Dir, Disability Mgmt | Public Service Commission | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $132,393 | $0 | $31,003 | — | $163,396 | 2022 |
| ED, Environmental Enforcement | FORESTRY, PARKS AND TOURISM | Management Executive Manager 1 | $134,412 | $0 | $28,848 | — | $163,260 | 2022 |
| Executive Director | TRADE, IMMIGRATION AND MULTICULTURALISM | Management Executive Manager 1 | $134,066 | $0 | $29,175 | — | $163,241 | 2022 |
| ED, Correctional Program and Services Branch | Public Safety and Emergency Services | Management Executive Manager 1 | $134,412 | $0 | $28,761 | — | $163,173 | 2022 |
| Communications Director | Communications And Public Engagement | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $133,318 | $0 | $29,852 | — | $163,169 | 2022 |
| Dir, Fin Serv & Accountability | SENIORS, COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $133,318 | $20,989 | $8,834 | — | $163,141 | 2022 |
| Dir Technical Svcs | Technology and Innovation | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $133,318 | $2,256 | $27,540 | — | $163,114 | 2022 |
| Alberta Chief Firearms Officer | Public Safety and Emergency Services | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $133,318 | $24,264 | $5,524 | — | $163,106 | 2022 |
| Legal Counsel | JOBS, ECONOMY AND NORTHERN DEVELOPMENT | Legal NonJustice Legal Counsel 2 | $136,327 | $0 | $26,751 | — | $163,078 | 2022 |
| ED, Humanities, Wellness & French Curriculum | EDUCATION | Management Executive Manager 1 | $124,506 | $10,230 | $28,241 | — | $162,977 | 2022 |
| Dir, Community-Based Monitorin | Environment and Protected Areas | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $133,318 | $0 | $29,616 | — | $162,934 | 2022 |
| PD, CSD, Justice | Public Service Commission | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $133,318 | $0 | $29,616 | — | $162,934 | 2022 |
| Dir, EHR Del Svcs | Health | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $133,318 | $0 | $29,616 | — | $162,934 | 2022 |
| Dir, Reporting & Policy | Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $133,318 | $8,891 | $20,723 | — | $162,931 | 2022 |
| Executive Director | Treasury Board and Finance | Executive Manager 1 | $33,579 | $39,589 | $10,699 | $78,987 | $162,854 | 2022 |
| MD, AB Washington Office | Executive Council | Management Executive Manager 1 | $156,077 | $100 | $6,602 | — | $162,779 | 2022 |
| Director, Strategic Initiatives | Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $133,318 | $0 | $29,404 | — | $162,722 | 2022 |
| Dir Strat Pol Edu & Inn | Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $133,318 | $0 | $29,386 | — | $162,704 | 2022 |
| Mgr. Risk Management | JOBS, ECONOMY AND NORTHERN DEVELOPMENT | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $133,318 | $0 | $29,386 | — | $162,704 | 2022 |
| Dir-Public Library Services | Municipal Affairs | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $133,318 | $0 | $29,386 | — | $162,704 | 2022 |
| Director, Special Projects | TRADE, IMMIGRATION AND MULTICULTURALISM | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $133,318 | $0 | $29,386 | — | $162,704 | 2022 |
| Crown Prosecutor | Justice | Crown Prosecutor 2 | $133,666 | $0 | $29,000 | — | $162,666 | 2022 |
| Dir, Strategic Planning | EDUCATION | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $133,318 | $0 | $29,339 | — | $162,657 | 2022 |
| Director, Apprenticeship Delivery & Industry Support Services | SKILLED TRADES AND PROFESSIONS | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $133,318 | $0 | $29,339 | — | $162,657 | 2022 |
| Director, Strategic Engagement | Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $133,050 | $0 | $29,579 | — | $162,628 | 2022 |
| Dir, Health Pol & Evidence | Health | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $130,584 | $2,469 | $29,539 | — | $162,591 | 2022 |
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