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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Mechanical Engineer | Infrastructure | Opted Out & Excluded Engineering & Related Level 4 | $121,597 | $0 | $23,845 | — | $145,442 | 2022 |
| Senior Structural Engineer | Infrastructure | Opted Out & Excluded Engineering & Related Level 4 | $121,597 | $0 | $23,845 | — | $145,442 | 2022 |
| Chief of Staff | FORESTRY, PARKS AND TOURISM | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $120,219 | $0 | $25,210 | — | $145,430 | 2022 |
| Manager, OHS Inspections | JOBS, ECONOMY AND NORTHERN DEVELOPMENT | Management Manager Zone 2 | $120,647 | $0 | $24,779 | — | $145,426 | 2022 |
| Tax Analyst | Treasury Board and Finance | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $118,939 | $200 | $26,232 | — | $145,370 | 2022 |
| Barrister & Solicitor | Justice | Legal Justice Legal Counsel 2 | $120,528 | $50 | $24,790 | — | $145,369 | 2022 |
| Director, Regulatory Excellence | Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $119,563 | $0 | $25,788 | — | $145,351 | 2022 |
| Regional Director | CHILDREN'S SERVICES | Management Executive Manager 1 | $120,347 | $193 | $24,799 | — | $145,339 | 2022 |
| Field Services Manager | EDUCATION | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $118,939 | $0 | $26,399 | — | $145,338 | 2022 |
| Dir-Indigenous Initiatives | CHILDREN'S SERVICES | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $118,566 | $0 | $26,767 | — | $145,333 | 2022 |
| Sr. Mgr Agency Appointments and Compensation | Advanced Education | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $118,939 | $0 | $26,311 | — | $145,249 | 2022 |
| Assessment Specialist Humanities Gr 9 | EDUCATION | Subsidiary 02B1 3625 Education 1 | $118,939 | $0 | $26,304 | — | $145,243 | 2022 |
| Sr Mgr Commodity Tax Audit | Treasury Board and Finance | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $118,939 | $1,953 | $24,350 | — | $145,243 | 2022 |
| School & Community Supports | EDUCATION | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $118,388 | $0 | $26,822 | — | $145,210 | 2022 |
| SM, School Authority Accountab | EDUCATION | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $118,939 | $0 | $26,267 | — | $145,205 | 2022 |
| Field Services Manager | EDUCATION | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $118,939 | $0 | $26,267 | — | $145,205 | 2022 |
| Mgr Mental Health Initiative | Public Safety and Emergency Services | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $118,939 | $0 | $26,250 | — | $145,189 | 2022 |
| Sr Mgr Commodity Tax Audit | Treasury Board and Finance | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $118,939 | $0 | $26,232 | — | $145,170 | 2022 |
| Curric Cons, FSL/Francisati | EDUCATION | Subsidiary 02B1 3625 Education 1 | $119,414 | $0 | $25,723 | — | $145,137 | 2022 |
| Dir, Workforce Development | Public Service Commission | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $118,439 | $0 | $26,657 | — | $145,096 | 2022 |
| Pavement Management Spec | Transportation and Economic Corridors | Opted Out & Excluded Engineering & Related Level 4 | $121,596 | $200 | $23,297 | — | $145,094 | 2022 |
| Manager, River Hazard | Environment and Protected Areas | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $118,939 | $0 | $26,139 | — | $145,078 | 2022 |
| Director | SENIORS, COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $118,983 | $0 | $26,039 | — | $145,022 | 2022 |
| Geotechnical Engineering Spec | Transportation and Economic Corridors | Opted Out & Excluded Engineering & Related Level 4 | $121,597 | $150 | $23,227 | — | $144,974 | 2022 |
| Tm.Ld.Site & Env.Engineer | Infrastructure | Opted Out & Excluded Engineering & Related Level 4 | $121,596 | $0 | $23,352 | — | $144,948 | 2022 |
| Director, Emergency Management | Agriculture and Irrigation | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $118,939 | $0 | $25,995 | — | $144,934 | 2022 |
| Ex Dir-Indig and Comm Conn | CHILDREN'S SERVICES | Management Executive Manager 1 | $120,915 | $0 | $23,999 | — | $144,914 | 2022 |
| Assoc Dir-Data Storage & Ops | Technology and Innovation | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $118,939 | $0 | $25,966 | — | $144,904 | 2022 |
| Server/Storage Operations | Technology and Innovation | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $118,939 | $0 | $25,898 | — | $144,837 | 2022 |
| Water Quality Guidelines Spec | Environment and Protected Areas | Subsidiary 02B 3625 Scientific 4 | $121,223 | $0 | $23,601 | — | $144,824 | 2022 |
| Sr Mgr Corporate Tax Audit | Treasury Board and Finance | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $118,939 | $0 | $25,882 | — | $144,821 | 2022 |
| Contaminated Site Manger South | Environment and Protected Areas | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $118,939 | $0 | $25,882 | — | $144,820 | 2022 |
| Bridge Evaluation Specialist | Transportation and Economic Corridors | Opted Out & Excluded Engineering & Related Level 4 | $121,597 | $0 | $23,205 | — | $144,802 | 2022 |
| Deputy Chief, Env Invest Mgr | Environment and Protected Areas | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $119,362 | $0 | $25,434 | — | $144,797 | 2022 |
| Direct, Plan & Perform Measure | CULTURE | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $118,933 | $0 | $25,863 | — | $144,796 | 2022 |
| Director-Benefits Admin | SENIORS, COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $119,349 | $0 | $25,386 | — | $144,735 | 2022 |
| Public Guardian | SENIORS, COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $118,939 | $0 | $25,760 | — | $144,699 | 2022 |
| Field Services Manager | EDUCATION | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $118,939 | $0 | $25,711 | — | $144,650 | 2022 |
| Barrister & Solicitor | Justice | Legal Justice Legal Counsel 2 | $120,184 | $0 | $24,454 | — | $144,637 | 2022 |
| Senior Geneticist | FORESTRY, PARKS AND TOURISM | Subsidiary 02B 3625 Scientific 4 | $121,037 | $0 | $23,588 | — | $144,625 | 2022 |
| Mine Water Policy Specialist | Environment and Protected Areas | Subsidiary 02B 3625 Scientific 4 | $121,037 | $0 | $23,575 | — | $144,612 | 2022 |
| Forest Ecology Specialist | FORESTRY, PARKS AND TOURISM | Subsidiary 02B 3625 Scientific 4 | $121,037 | $0 | $23,575 | — | $144,612 | 2022 |
| Aquatic Scientist | Environment and Protected Areas | Subsidiary 02B 3625 Scientific 4 | $121,037 | $0 | $23,575 | — | $144,612 | 2022 |
| Wetland Scientist | Environment and Protected Areas | Subsidiary 02B 3625 Scientific 4 | $121,037 | $0 | $23,575 | — | $144,612 | 2022 |
| Assessment Specialist FLA and Francais 3 | EDUCATION | Subsidiary 02B1 3625 Education 1 | $118,939 | $0 | $25,660 | — | $144,599 | 2022 |
| Assurance Consultant | EDUCATION | Subsidiary 02B1 3625 Education 1 | $118,939 | $0 | $25,660 | — | $144,599 | 2022 |
| Env Public Health Scientist | Health | Subsidiary 02B 3625 Scientific 4 | $121,037 | $0 | $23,550 | — | $144,587 | 2022 |
| Director, Business Operations | CULTURE | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $118,939 | $1,025 | $24,609 | — | $144,573 | 2022 |
| Senior Project Manager | Infrastructure | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $118,939 | $0 | $25,632 | — | $144,571 | 2022 |
| Director, Cloud Platform Services | Technology and Innovation | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $121,056 | $0 | $23,512 | — | $144,567 | 2022 |
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