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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approvals Manager | Environment and Protected Areas | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $118,939 | $4,354 | $25,035 | — | $148,327 | 2022 |
| Director, Trade Relations | TRADE, IMMIGRATION AND MULTICULTURALISM | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $121,537 | $0 | $26,777 | — | $148,314 | 2022 |
| DIR, Regl Empl&Train, EDM&Nor | JOBS, ECONOMY AND NORTHERN DEVELOPMENT | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $122,976 | $150 | $25,175 | — | $148,301 | 2022 |
| Director, Reforestation, Inventory and Biometrics | FORESTRY, PARKS AND TOURISM | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $121,823 | $0 | $26,412 | — | $148,236 | 2022 |
| Chief of Staff | Infrastructure | Ministerial Ministerial 2 | $122,333 | $2,630 | $23,270 | — | $148,234 | 2022 |
| Senior Manager, Distribution | Affordability and Utilities | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $118,939 | $2,454 | $26,819 | — | $148,212 | 2022 |
| Forest Area Manager | FORESTRY, PARKS AND TOURISM | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $122,522 | $0 | $25,664 | — | $148,186 | 2022 |
| SM, Wellness Education | EDUCATION | Subsidiary 02B1 3625 Education 1 | $119,341 | $1,783 | $27,037 | — | $148,161 | 2022 |
| MSLR Registrar/Director | Indigenous Relations | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $120,813 | $0 | $27,314 | — | $148,127 | 2022 |
| Director, Industrial Relations | JOBS, ECONOMY AND NORTHERN DEVELOPMENT | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $122,913 | $0 | $25,166 | — | $148,078 | 2022 |
| Dir Strat Pol Edu & Inn | Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $119,950 | $0 | $28,070 | — | $148,020 | 2022 |
| Director, Business Analysis and Evaluation | Advanced Education | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $121,574 | $0 | $26,368 | — | $147,941 | 2022 |
| Director, Corporate Supports | CULTURE | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $119,033 | $8,324 | $20,562 | — | $147,920 | 2022 |
| Aquatic Scientist | Environment and Protected Areas | Subsidiary 02B 3625 Scientific 4 | $123,718 | $257 | $23,943 | — | $147,918 | 2022 |
| ED, Hlth Wkfc Partnerships | Health | Management Executive Manager 1 | $120,212 | $0 | $27,702 | — | $147,914 | 2022 |
| Infrastructure Manager | Transportation and Economic Corridors | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $123,077 | $200 | $24,565 | — | $147,842 | 2022 |
| Associate Director | CHILDREN'S SERVICES | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $118,939 | $5,610 | $23,258 | — | $147,807 | 2022 |
| Senior Manager, Trading and De | Treasury Board and Finance | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $118,939 | $1,099 | $27,759 | — | $147,797 | 2022 |
| Director - Operations and Reporting | CHILDREN'S SERVICES | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $121,839 | $0 | $25,932 | — | $147,771 | 2022 |
| Barrister & Solicitor | Justice | Legal Justice Legal Counsel 2 | $123,789 | $0 | $23,937 | — | $147,726 | 2022 |
| Barrister & Solicitor | Justice | Legal Justice Legal Counsel 2 | $123,789 | $0 | $23,937 | — | $147,726 | 2022 |
| Director | Infrastructure | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $121,823 | $0 | $25,887 | — | $147,710 | 2022 |
| Barrister & Solicitor | Justice | Legal Justice Legal Counsel 2 | $123,789 | $0 | $23,894 | — | $147,683 | 2022 |
| Barrister & Solicitor | Justice | Legal Justice Legal Counsel 2 | $123,789 | $0 | $23,894 | — | $147,683 | 2022 |
| Legal Counsel | Justice | Legal Justice Legal Counsel 2 | $123,789 | $0 | $23,894 | — | $147,683 | 2022 |
| Sr Mgr-Adoption Services | CHILDREN'S SERVICES | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $122,598 | $0 | $25,079 | — | $147,677 | 2022 |
| Director Fish & Wildlife South | Environment and Protected Areas | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $121,519 | $644 | $25,489 | — | $147,652 | 2022 |
| Manager, Energy and Manufacturing | JOBS, ECONOMY AND NORTHERN DEVELOPMENT | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $120,100 | $0 | $27,525 | — | $147,625 | 2022 |
| Dir, Legislative Services | EDUCATION | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $121,226 | $0 | $26,383 | — | $147,609 | 2022 |
| Barrister & Solicitor | Justice | Legal Justice Legal Counsel 2 | $123,789 | $0 | $23,790 | — | $147,580 | 2022 |
| Sr Mgr Capital Planning | Health | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $120,036 | $1,061 | $26,395 | — | $147,493 | 2022 |
| Dir, Afford. & NP Housing | SENIORS, COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $121,823 | $0 | $25,669 | — | $147,492 | 2022 |
| Director, Housing Policy | SENIORS, COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $121,823 | $0 | $25,669 | — | $147,492 | 2022 |
| Barrister & Solicitor | Justice | Legal Justice Legal Counsel 3 | $121,325 | $0 | $26,097 | — | $147,422 | 2022 |
| Dir Svc Qual & Lifecycle Supp | Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $147,416 | $147,416 | 2022 |
| Director, Accounting Policy | Treasury Board and Finance | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $121,823 | $0 | $25,589 | — | $147,412 | 2022 |
| Assoc. Property Rights Advocat | Agriculture and Irrigation | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $121,197 | $250 | $25,939 | — | $147,385 | 2022 |
| Dir, CareersArtWellnessLangLDC | EDUCATION | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $123,187 | $0 | $24,118 | — | $147,306 | 2022 |
| Barrister & Solicitor | Justice | Legal Justice Legal Counsel 2 | $120,183 | $0 | $27,076 | — | $147,259 | 2022 |
| Director, Opportunity Evaluation | JOBS, ECONOMY AND NORTHERN DEVELOPMENT | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $118,939 | $0 | $28,292 | — | $147,231 | 2022 |
| SM, Research | EDUCATION | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $119,744 | $0 | $27,478 | — | $147,222 | 2022 |
| Director, Facilities&Fleet Ser | Public Safety and Emergency Services | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $118,439 | $0 | $28,777 | — | $147,216 | 2022 |
| Director, Edmonton District | Public Safety and Emergency Services | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $118,662 | $0 | $28,550 | — | $147,212 | 2022 |
| Approvals Manager | Environment and Protected Areas | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $118,939 | $3,662 | $24,609 | — | $147,210 | 2022 |
| Dir Data Development &Analysis | SENIORS, COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $120,225 | $0 | $26,984 | — | $147,209 | 2022 |
| Dir, Capital Planning South | EDUCATION | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $121,523 | $0 | $25,658 | — | $147,181 | 2022 |
| Director, Natural Resource Analysis | Agriculture and Irrigation | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $122,074 | $0 | $25,049 | — | $147,123 | 2022 |
| Associate Director | CHILDREN'S SERVICES | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $121,823 | $250 | $25,013 | — | $147,087 | 2022 |
| Associate Director | CHILDREN'S SERVICES | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $118,997 | $3,467 | $24,605 | — | $147,069 | 2022 |
| ED, Climate Regulation and Carbon Markets | Environment and Protected Areas | Management Executive Manager 1 | $122,057 | $0 | $24,982 | — | $147,039 | 2022 |
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