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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio Director TBF | Technology and Innovation | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $124,259 | $0 | $25,355 | — | $149,614 | 2022 |
| Dir LT Business Transformation | Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $121,823 | $0 | $27,757 | — | $149,580 | 2022 |
| Dir-Asmt & Prop Tax Pol | Municipal Affairs | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $121,821 | $0 | $27,733 | — | $149,553 | 2022 |
| Barrister & Solicitor | Justice | Legal Justice Legal Counsel 3 | $121,325 | $0 | $28,208 | — | $149,533 | 2022 |
| Director, Policy and Programs | Mental Health and Addiction | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $121,559 | $0 | $27,969 | — | $149,528 | 2022 |
| Dir, Compliance & Oversight | Transportation and Economic Corridors | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $123,297 | $0 | $26,221 | — | $149,517 | 2022 |
| Dir, Corp Planning & Reporting | Health | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $118,939 | $2,661 | $27,917 | — | $149,516 | 2022 |
| Director,Fish &Wildlife Policy | Environment and Protected Areas | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $121,519 | $0 | $27,994 | — | $149,513 | 2022 |
| Assessment Specialist, FLA and Francais Gr 6 and 9 | EDUCATION | Subsidiary 02B1 3625 Education 1 | $120,402 | $379 | $28,670 | — | $149,451 | 2022 |
| Infrastructure Manager | Transportation and Economic Corridors | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $123,077 | $0 | $26,340 | — | $149,417 | 2022 |
| Regional Director | FORESTRY, PARKS AND TOURISM | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $124,080 | $0 | $25,329 | — | $149,409 | 2022 |
| Proj.Leader,Geodectic Con.Unit | Environment and Protected Areas | Opted Out & Excluded Engineering & Related Level 2 | $125,575 | $300 | $23,506 | — | $149,382 | 2022 |
| Director, Legal Services | Justice | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $121,823 | $0 | $27,545 | — | $149,369 | 2022 |
| Director, Training, Compliance and Divisional Services | Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $122,768 | $0 | $26,592 | — | $149,360 | 2022 |
| ED, Trade and Export Development | TRADE, IMMIGRATION AND MULTICULTURALISM | Management Executive Manager 1 | $124,007 | $0 | $25,319 | — | $149,326 | 2022 |
| Dir, Land & Env Plan-Central | Environment and Protected Areas | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $122,579 | $0 | $26,741 | — | $149,321 | 2022 |
| Dir Air & Watershed Management | Environment and Protected Areas | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $123,403 | $0 | $25,787 | — | $149,190 | 2022 |
| Director, Emergency Management | Public Safety and Emergency Services | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $121,214 | $0 | $27,900 | — | $149,114 | 2022 |
| Legal Counsel | Justice | Legal NonJustice Legal Counsel 2 | $123,789 | $0 | $25,288 | — | $149,078 | 2022 |
| Executive Director, Platforms | Technology and Innovation | Management Executive Manager 1 | $123,513 | $290 | $25,250 | — | $149,053 | 2022 |
| Dir, Supplementary Benefits | Health | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $121,823 | $0 | $27,223 | — | $149,047 | 2022 |
| Barrister & Solicitor | Justice | Legal Justice Legal Counsel 2 | $123,789 | $0 | $25,245 | — | $149,035 | 2022 |
| Dir-Policy and Strategy | Municipal Affairs | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $121,823 | $0 | $27,188 | — | $149,011 | 2022 |
| Governance & Corporate Service | Environment and Protected Areas | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $124,245 | $0 | $24,722 | — | $148,967 | 2022 |
| Barrister & Solicitor | Justice | Legal Justice Legal Counsel 2 | $123,789 | $0 | $25,173 | — | $148,962 | 2022 |
| Director, ITRAC | Public Safety and Emergency Services | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $123,696 | $0 | $25,240 | — | $148,936 | 2022 |
| ED, CCRPB | Public Safety and Emergency Services | Management Executive Manager 1 | $121,671 | $0 | $27,241 | — | $148,912 | 2022 |
| Sr Program Mgr | Technology and Innovation | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $118,939 | $6,717 | $23,216 | — | $148,872 | 2022 |
| Dir., Fin. Support Services | SENIORS, COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $122,044 | $0 | $26,809 | — | $148,853 | 2022 |
| Dir BERNIE & Dyn Platform Svcs | Technology and Innovation | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $123,078 | $0 | $25,771 | — | $148,849 | 2022 |
| Director, Cabinet Coordination | Executive Council | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $120,803 | $150 | $27,894 | — | $148,847 | 2022 |
| Director, Access Services 1 | Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $121,620 | $0 | $27,198 | — | $148,818 | 2022 |
| Senior Strategic Advisor | Health | Non-Mgt Ministerial 2 | $130,498 | $11,775 | $6,527 | — | $148,799 | 2022 |
| Dir, Public Health Stand & Reg | Health | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $118,939 | $1,146 | $28,704 | — | $148,789 | 2022 |
| Barrister & Solicitor | Justice | Legal Justice Legal Counsel 3 | $121,207 | $0 | $27,573 | — | $148,780 | 2022 |
| Senior Policy Manager | Executive Council | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $121,823 | $0 | $26,948 | — | $148,771 | 2022 |
| Dir Procurement Strategy & Pla | Transportation and Economic Corridors | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $123,674 | $0 | $25,038 | — | $148,713 | 2022 |
| Dir. Health Facilities Plan. | Infrastructure | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $122,653 | $0 | $26,000 | — | $148,653 | 2022 |
| Dir, Continuing Care Cap Prgms | Health | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $120,768 | $0 | $27,858 | — | $148,626 | 2022 |
| Director, Victims Services | Justice | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $120,768 | $0 | $27,858 | — | $148,625 | 2022 |
| Aquatic Scientist | Environment and Protected Areas | Subsidiary 02B 3625 Scientific 4 | $121,037 | $3,676 | $23,875 | — | $148,588 | 2022 |
| Barrister & Solicitor | Justice | Legal Justice Legal Counsel 2 | $123,789 | $898 | $23,894 | — | $148,581 | 2022 |
| Dir, Energy Trans & Pol Innov | ENERGY | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $121,393 | $0 | $27,163 | — | $148,556 | 2022 |
| Senior Project Manager | Infrastructure | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $118,939 | $19,775 | $9,826 | — | $148,539 | 2022 |
| ED, Strat Planning & Operations | CHILDREN'S SERVICES | Management Executive Manager 1 | $121,047 | $300 | $27,072 | — | $148,419 | 2022 |
| Director, Innovation Support | JOBS, ECONOMY AND NORTHERN DEVELOPMENT | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $123,205 | $0 | $25,206 | — | $148,411 | 2022 |
| Dir, Business Integration | JOBS, ECONOMY AND NORTHERN DEVELOPMENT | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $122,204 | $0 | $26,207 | — | $148,410 | 2022 |
| ED, Custody Operations Branch | Public Safety and Emergency Services | Management Executive Manager 1 | $121,153 | $0 | $27,252 | — | $148,405 | 2022 |
| Dir, Environmental Regulation | Transportation and Economic Corridors | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $122,051 | $919 | $25,413 | — | $148,383 | 2022 |
| Dir-LADM | Municipal Affairs | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $121,823 | $100 | $26,424 | — | $148,347 | 2022 |
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