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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director, Banking | Treasury Board and Finance | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $128,462 | $0 | $28,201 | — | $156,662 | 2022 |
| Crown Prosecutor | Justice | Crown Prosecutor 2 | $131,922 | $0 | $24,728 | — | $156,650 | 2022 |
| Director, Insurance Policy | Treasury Board and Finance | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $129,132 | $0 | $27,464 | — | $156,597 | 2022 |
| Dir, Law Enfor, Stds & Audits | Public Safety and Emergency Services | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $128,922 | $0 | $27,665 | — | $156,587 | 2022 |
| Director, Fin Oper. & Rpting | Agriculture and Irrigation | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $138,610 | $7,559 | $10,412 | — | $156,581 | 2022 |
| Ex Dir-Prog Info Eval and Perf | CHILDREN'S SERVICES | Management Executive Manager 1 | $126,483 | $3,731 | $26,272 | — | $156,485 | 2022 |
| Senior Negotiations Strategist | Treasury Board and Finance | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $130,245 | $0 | $26,193 | — | $156,438 | 2022 |
| Recreation, Ecosystem and Lands Director | FORESTRY, PARKS AND TOURISM | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $130,215 | $0 | $26,202 | — | $156,417 | 2022 |
| Dir, SLA & PAT | EDUCATION | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $130,215 | $0 | $26,189 | — | $156,404 | 2022 |
| Portfolio Director PSC/EC/CPE | Technology and Innovation | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $130,215 | $0 | $26,189 | — | $156,404 | 2022 |
| Dir, Budget & Analytics | Health | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $130,215 | $0 | $26,189 | — | $156,404 | 2022 |
| Portfolio Dir S&H Strat&Enablement | Technology and Innovation | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $130,215 | $0 | $26,189 | — | $156,404 | 2022 |
| Director, Edu and Know Mgmt | Indigenous Relations | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $130,215 | $0 | $26,189 | — | $156,404 | 2022 |
| Director, Procurement & Resource Management, ES South | SENIORS, COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $130,215 | $0 | $26,189 | — | $156,404 | 2022 |
| Director, Broadband | Technology and Innovation | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $130,215 | $0 | $26,189 | — | $156,404 | 2022 |
| Director, Complaint Resolution | JOBS, ECONOMY AND NORTHERN DEVELOPMENT | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $128,964 | $638 | $26,780 | — | $156,382 | 2022 |
| Director, Cybersecurity, Governance, Risk and Compliance | Technology and Innovation | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $130,215 | $0 | $26,144 | — | $156,358 | 2022 |
| Director, Info & Educ Services | Justice | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $121,823 | $6,434 | $28,006 | — | $156,263 | 2022 |
| ED Finance and Administration | Treasury Board and Finance | Management Executive Manager 1 | $130,673 | $0 | $25,563 | — | $156,236 | 2022 |
| Dir, Workforce Reporting & Analytics | Public Service Commission | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $128,632 | $0 | $27,584 | — | $156,216 | 2022 |
| Senior Policy Manager | Executive Council | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $126,809 | $0 | $29,173 | — | $155,982 | 2022 |
| Dir, Agency Comp & Recruit Pol | Public Service Commission | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $127,360 | $0 | $28,594 | — | $155,953 | 2022 |
| ED, TACCS | Public Service Commission | Management Executive Manager 1 | $128,551 | $0 | $27,346 | — | $155,897 | 2022 |
| Chief of Staff | Mental Health and Addiction | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $123,375 | $4,372 | $28,136 | — | $155,883 | 2022 |
| Crown Prosecutor | Justice | Crown Prosecutor 2 | $129,772 | $0 | $26,090 | — | $155,863 | 2022 |
| Dir, Policy and Negotiations | Public Service Commission | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $127,367 | $0 | $28,465 | — | $155,832 | 2022 |
| ED, Public Guardian & Trustee | SENIORS, COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES | Management Executive Manager 1 | $127,079 | $0 | $28,733 | — | $155,811 | 2022 |
| Chief of Staff | Treasury Board and Finance | Ministerial Ministerial 2 | $127,499 | $0 | $28,287 | — | $155,786 | 2022 |
| Director of Surveys | Environment and Protected Areas | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $129,681 | $0 | $26,100 | — | $155,781 | 2022 |
| Executive Director, Policy and Administration | Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction | Management Executive Manager 1 | $126,393 | $0 | $29,132 | — | $155,525 | 2022 |
| Director of Operations | Justice | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $121,823 | $8,097 | $25,566 | — | $155,486 | 2022 |
| Dir.Crown Equity,Sales&Bus.Sup | ENERGY | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $121,823 | $6,418 | $27,223 | — | $155,465 | 2022 |
| Barrister & Solicitor | Justice | Legal Justice Legal Counsel 2 | $123,789 | $3,752 | $27,867 | — | $155,408 | 2022 |
| Food Scientist, Dairy & Crops | Agriculture and Irrigation | Subsidiary 02B 3625 Scientific 3 | $129,869 | $150 | $25,388 | — | $155,407 | 2022 |
| Director, Oil Sands Commercial | ENERGY | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $119,378 | $11,436 | $24,588 | — | $155,403 | 2022 |
| Approvals Manager | Environment and Protected Areas | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $123,696 | $6,000 | $25,698 | — | $155,394 | 2022 |
| Director, Collaboration & Content Srvcs | Technology and Innovation | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $124,964 | $3,657 | $26,764 | — | $155,385 | 2022 |
| ED, Strategic Planning & Capital Development | FORESTRY, PARKS AND TOURISM | Management Executive Manager 1 | $127,478 | $0 | $27,869 | — | $155,347 | 2022 |
| Dir,ABParole Board Secretariat | Public Safety and Emergency Services | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $133,318 | $12,943 | $9,026 | — | $155,287 | 2022 |
| Director, Land Cons & Rclm Pol | Environment and Protected Areas | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $127,350 | $0 | $27,905 | — | $155,255 | 2022 |
| Dir, Indig Women's Initiatives | Indigenous Relations | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $130,215 | $490 | $24,544 | — | $155,249 | 2022 |
| Dir-Info Mgt Leg and Admin Svc | Municipal Affairs | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $126,754 | $300 | $28,101 | — | $155,156 | 2022 |
| Centre Director, CCC | Public Safety and Emergency Services | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $129,060 | $0 | $26,027 | — | $155,087 | 2022 |
| Barrister & Solicitor | Justice | Legal Justice Legal Counsel 2 | $127,503 | $0 | $27,505 | — | $155,009 | 2022 |
| Director, Cybersecurity Strategy and Planning | Technology and Innovation | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $128,767 | $250 | $25,986 | — | $155,003 | 2022 |
| ED, Corp Serv | Health | Management Executive Manager 1 | $119,603 | $9,048 | $26,306 | — | $154,957 | 2022 |
| Dir - Strat Planning and Reporting | CHILDREN'S SERVICES | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $127,550 | $0 | $27,377 | — | $154,927 | 2022 |
| Senior Crop Scientist | Agriculture and Irrigation | Subsidiary 02B 3625 Scientific 5 | $129,869 | $150 | $24,901 | — | $154,921 | 2022 |
| ED-Provincial Operations | Public Safety and Emergency Services | Management Executive Manager 1 | $130,121 | $0 | $24,779 | — | $154,899 | 2022 |
| Chief of Staff | Health | Ministerial Ministerial 2 | $126,631 | $0 | $28,123 | — | $154,755 | 2022 |
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