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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ED, Status of Women & Inclusion | CULTURE | Management Executive Manager 1 | $128,056 | $0 | $24,815 | — | $152,871 | 2022 |
| Transboundary Section Lead | Environment and Protected Areas | Opted Out & Excluded Engineering & Related Level 4 | $121,597 | $7,015 | $24,252 | — | $152,864 | 2022 |
| Dir- Northern AB, Reg. and Comm. Serv. | CHILDREN'S SERVICES | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $121,823 | $6,000 | $25,013 | — | $152,837 | 2022 |
| Barrister & Solicitor | Justice | Legal Justice Legal Counsel 2 | $123,789 | $0 | $29,015 | — | $152,805 | 2022 |
| Director | SENIORS, COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $118,603 | $7,555 | $26,638 | — | $152,796 | 2022 |
| Sr Press Secretary | Health | Ministerial Ministerial 2 | $121,873 | $3,682 | $27,188 | — | $152,743 | 2022 |
| Director, Fin Plan & Policy | Agriculture and Irrigation | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $126,696 | $0 | $26,002 | — | $152,698 | 2022 |
| Barrister & Solicitor | Justice | Legal Justice Legal Counsel 2 | $123,746 | $0 | $28,946 | — | $152,692 | 2022 |
| Barrister & Solicitor | Justice | Legal Justice Legal Counsel 2 | $126,236 | $0 | $26,446 | — | $152,682 | 2022 |
| Dir, Capital Planning North | EDUCATION | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $124,558 | $0 | $28,106 | — | $152,664 | 2022 |
| ED, Education Supports | Public Service Commission | Management Executive Manager 1 | $121,880 | $0 | $30,739 | — | $152,619 | 2022 |
| Barrister & Solicitor | Justice | Legal Justice Legal Counsel 2 | $123,789 | $0 | $28,817 | — | $152,606 | 2022 |
| Director, Policy Advice, Coordination and Engagement | Agriculture and Irrigation | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $125,263 | $0 | $27,307 | — | $152,570 | 2022 |
| Director, Calgary North | Infrastructure | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $121,993 | $0 | $30,574 | — | $152,567 | 2022 |
| PD, CSD, PSC/TBF/CPE | Public Service Commission | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $124,587 | $0 | $27,979 | — | $152,565 | 2022 |
| Director, Communications | Communications And Public Engagement | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $126,819 | $0 | $25,713 | — | $152,533 | 2022 |
| Senior Project Manager | Infrastructure | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $118,847 | $8,172 | $25,513 | — | $152,532 | 2022 |
| Manager Cloud Platform Ops | Technology and Innovation | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $118,939 | $8,984 | $24,609 | — | $152,532 | 2022 |
| Dir Business Relationship Mgt | Technology and Innovation | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $126,771 | $0 | $25,707 | — | $152,477 | 2022 |
| Director, AB Law Libraries | Justice | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $122,265 | $0 | $30,097 | — | $152,362 | 2022 |
| Director, Trade (Middle East & Africa) | TRADE, IMMIGRATION AND MULTICULTURALISM | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $118,775 | $6,277 | $27,307 | — | $152,358 | 2022 |
| Dir, Contm Sites & Remediation | Environment and Protected Areas | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $125,303 | $0 | $27,031 | — | $152,334 | 2022 |
| Director | Infrastructure | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $126,696 | $0 | $25,566 | — | $152,262 | 2022 |
| Director, Communications | Communications And Public Engagement | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $125,840 | $0 | $26,405 | — | $152,246 | 2022 |
| Dir, Meat & Dairy Inspection | Agriculture and Irrigation | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $126,755 | $0 | $25,321 | — | $152,077 | 2022 |
| Director, MVAC | Treasury Board and Finance | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $118,939 | $4,144 | $28,978 | — | $152,061 | 2022 |
| Chief of Staff | SENIORS, COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $122,052 | $3,185 | $26,813 | — | $152,049 | 2022 |
| ED, Workforce Policy | Public Service Commission | Management Executive Manager 1 | $124,158 | $0 | $27,888 | — | $152,046 | 2022 |
| Diploma Exam Lead, English Language Arts 30-2 | EDUCATION | Subsidiary 02B1 3625 Education 1 | $118,939 | $7,086 | $26,011 | — | $152,035 | 2022 |
| Director, Common Platforms | Technology and Innovation | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $118,939 | $8,382 | $24,609 | — | $151,930 | 2022 |
| Senior Project Manager | Infrastructure | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $120,311 | $5,833 | $25,665 | — | $151,809 | 2022 |
| Barrister & Solicitor | Justice | Legal Justice Legal Counsel 2 | $123,789 | $0 | $27,959 | — | $151,748 | 2022 |
| Dir-Strategic Evidence and Action | JOBS, ECONOMY AND NORTHERN DEVELOPMENT | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $123,981 | $4,004 | $23,757 | — | $151,742 | 2022 |
| Public Lands Disposition Manag | Environment and Protected Areas | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $126,077 | $0 | $25,609 | — | $151,686 | 2022 |
| Director, Sourcing & Vendor Services | Technology and Innovation | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $123,696 | $0 | $27,978 | — | $151,674 | 2022 |
| Barrister & Solicitor | Justice | Legal Justice Legal Counsel 2 | $123,789 | $0 | $27,824 | — | $151,613 | 2022 |
| Barrister & Solicitor | Justice | Legal Justice Legal Counsel 2 | $123,789 | $0 | $27,824 | — | $151,613 | 2022 |
| Barrister & Solicitor | Justice | Legal Justice Legal Counsel 2 | $123,789 | $0 | $27,812 | — | $151,601 | 2022 |
| Director, Special Projects | Advanced Education | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $133,318 | $7,537 | $10,738 | — | $151,593 | 2022 |
| Director, Financial Services | Infrastructure | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $121,823 | $3,780 | $25,929 | — | $151,532 | 2022 |
| Sector IM Lead | Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $151,509 | $151,509 | 2022 |
| Senior Dam Safety Engineer | Agriculture and Irrigation | Opted Out & Excluded Engineering & Related Level 4 | $121,596 | $4,859 | $25,047 | — | $151,502 | 2022 |
| Provincial Watercourse Crossing Program Coordinator | FORESTRY, PARKS AND TOURISM | Subsidiary 02B 3625 Program Services 5 | $121,039 | $6,330 | $24,039 | — | $151,407 | 2022 |
| Dir, Treas. Board Coordination | Treasury Board and Finance | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $124,268 | $0 | $27,111 | — | $151,379 | 2022 |
| Chief of Staff | Agriculture and Irrigation | Ministerial Ministerial 2 | $123,100 | $0 | $28,216 | — | $151,316 | 2022 |
| Dir, Busn Ops & Stakehldr Supp | EDUCATION | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $124,410 | $0 | $26,890 | — | $151,299 | 2022 |
| Barrister & Solicitor | Justice | Legal Justice Legal Counsel 2 | $123,789 | $0 | $27,497 | — | $151,286 | 2022 |
| Dir, Workforce Investigations | Public Service Commission | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $124,025 | $0 | $27,232 | — | $151,258 | 2022 |
| Public Health Veterinarian | Agriculture and Irrigation | Opted Out & Excluded Veterinarian Level 3 | $127,592 | $0 | $23,615 | — | $151,206 | 2022 |
| Barrister & Solicitor | Justice | Legal Justice Legal Counsel 2 | $123,789 | $0 | $27,335 | — | $151,125 | 2022 |
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