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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assoc Dir SWDMS-SvcAB&Registry | Technology and Innovation | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $118,939 | $0 | $23,980 | — | $142,919 | 2022 |
| Dir. Project Delivery Central | Infrastructure | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $118,353 | $0 | $24,527 | — | $142,880 | 2022 |
| SM,Strat Coord & Communication | EDUCATION | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $119,506 | $0 | $23,291 | — | $142,797 | 2022 |
| Senior Source Standards Eng | Environment and Protected Areas | Opted Out & Excluded Engineering & Related Level 4 | $134,972 | $0 | $7,688 | — | $142,660 | 2022 |
| Property Manager | Transportation and Economic Corridors | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $118,939 | $0 | $23,672 | — | $142,611 | 2022 |
| Infra Management Specialist | Transportation and Economic Corridors | Opted Out & Excluded Engineering & Related Level 4 | $121,120 | $0 | $21,464 | — | $142,584 | 2022 |
| Director, Rural Programming | Agriculture and Irrigation | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $118,939 | $0 | $23,608 | — | $142,546 | 2022 |
| Bridge Construction Specialist | Transportation and Economic Corridors | Opted Out & Excluded Engineering & Related Level 4 | $119,340 | $150 | $22,970 | — | $142,460 | 2022 |
| Dir. Audit & Investigations | Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $133,318 | $0 | $9,026 | — | $142,344 | 2022 |
| Superintendent, Sheriff Highway Patrol South | Public Safety and Emergency Services | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $118,939 | $0 | $23,258 | — | $142,196 | 2022 |
| SM, Legislative Services | EDUCATION | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $118,939 | $0 | $23,216 | — | $142,155 | 2022 |
| Senior Interdisciplinary Scientist | Environment and Protected Areas | Subsidiary 02B 3625 Scientific 4 | $119,640 | $0 | $22,426 | — | $142,066 | 2022 |
| Chief of Staff | Justice | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $119,762 | $0 | $22,298 | — | $142,060 | 2022 |
| Assoc Dir Comms, OCM, & Training | Technology and Innovation | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $118,729 | $0 | $23,228 | — | $141,958 | 2022 |
| Sr Mgr Approvals&Dispositions | Environment and Protected Areas | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $118,939 | $0 | $22,964 | — | $141,902 | 2022 |
| Senior Planning IT Analyst | Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction | Opted Out & Excluded Systems Analyst Level 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $141,886 | $141,886 | 2022 |
| Wildlife Manager-Northeast | Environment and Protected Areas | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $118,338 | $0 | $23,536 | — | $141,874 | 2022 |
| Municipal Wastewater Spec | Environment and Protected Areas | Opted Out & Excluded Engineering & Related Level 4 | $119,655 | $0 | $22,059 | — | $141,714 | 2022 |
| Dir, Audit & Comp Assurance | Health | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $133,318 | $0 | $8,392 | — | $141,710 | 2022 |
| Director of Pres and Research | CULTURE | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $118,969 | $0 | $22,677 | — | $141,646 | 2022 |
| TeamLeadWater/Wastewater&Grant | Transportation and Economic Corridors | Opted Out & Excluded Engineering & Related Level 4 | $120,400 | $0 | $21,102 | — | $141,502 | 2022 |
| Waste Management Specialist | Environment and Protected Areas | Opted Out & Excluded Engineering & Related Level 4 | $118,761 | $0 | $22,476 | — | $141,236 | 2022 |
| Geotechnical Asset Mgmt Spclst | Transportation and Economic Corridors | Opted Out & Excluded Engineering & Related Level 4 | $118,439 | $0 | $21,833 | — | $140,271 | 2022 |
| Prov Fish Science Specialist | Environment and Protected Areas | Subsidiary 02B 3625 Scientific 5 | $129,869 | $0 | $10,323 | — | $140,192 | 2022 |
| Director, Leasing | Infrastructure | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $133,318 | $250 | $5,366 | — | $138,934 | 2022 |
| Operations Manager | Transportation and Economic Corridors | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $123,077 | $6,400 | $8,943 | — | $138,420 | 2022 |
| Portfolio Dir RCAS & ACPS | Technology and Innovation | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $126,696 | $0 | $11,301 | — | $137,997 | 2022 |
| FOIP Coordinator | Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction | Management Manager Zone 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $137,021 | $137,021 | 2022 |
| Prov Wildlife Disease Spec | Environment and Protected Areas | Subsidiary 02B 3625 Scientific 5 | $129,870 | $0 | $6,227 | — | $136,096 | 2022 |
| Director, Communications | Communications And Public Engagement | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $126,640 | $0 | $8,972 | — | $135,611 | 2022 |
| Director Security | Public Safety and Emergency Services | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $118,939 | $7,683 | $8,910 | — | $135,532 | 2022 |
| Deputy Chie, Operational Support Services | Public Safety and Emergency Services | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $123,353 | $0 | $10,518 | — | $133,871 | 2022 |
| Property Manager | Transportation and Economic Corridors | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $118,939 | $6,000 | $8,910 | — | $133,848 | 2022 |
| Director, Cybersecurity Operations | Technology and Innovation | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $122,854 | $0 | $10,727 | — | $133,581 | 2022 |
| Dir, Motor Vehicles | Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $118,939 | $0 | $13,005 | — | $131,943 | 2022 |
| Senior Dam Safety Engineer | Agriculture and Irrigation | Opted Out & Excluded Engineering & Related Level 4 | $121,597 | $0 | $10,091 | — | $131,687 | 2022 |
| Property Manager | Transportation and Economic Corridors | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $118,939 | $0 | $12,653 | — | $131,592 | 2022 |
| Env & Clim Chg Modelling Lead | Environment and Protected Areas | Opted Out & Excluded Engineering & Related Level 4 | $121,597 | $400 | $8,998 | — | $130,995 | 2022 |
| Sr Mgr Corporate Income Tax | Treasury Board and Finance | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $118,939 | $0 | $11,119 | — | $130,058 | 2022 |
| Manager, Systems and Applications | TRADE, IMMIGRATION AND MULTICULTURALISM | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $118,939 | $0 | $10,735 | — | $129,673 | 2022 |
| Vehicle Standards Specialist | Transportation and Economic Corridors | Opted Out & Excluded Engineering & Related Level 4 | $121,597 | $400 | $6,990 | — | $128,986 | 2022 |
| Mgr, South Capital Del | Health | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $118,939 | $4,441 | $4,692 | — | $128,072 | 2022 |
| Dir, Cropping Systems&Programs | Agriculture and Irrigation | Management Senior Manager Zone 2 | $8,268 | $10,112 | $2,876 | $106,812 | $128,068 | 2022 |
| Associate Regional Director | SKILLED TRADES AND PROFESSIONS | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $118,939 | $0 | $8,801 | — | $127,740 | 2022 |
| Senior Project Manager | Infrastructure | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $118,939 | $0 | $7,972 | — | $126,911 | 2022 |
| Associate Director | CHILDREN'S SERVICES | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $118,939 | $0 | $7,558 | — | $126,497 | 2022 |
| Assist Chief Medical Examiner | Justice | Pathologist II | $119,647 | $0 | $6,549 | — | $126,196 | 2022 |
| Pharmaceutical Pol Consultant | Health | Management Manager Zone 2 | $120,011 | $150 | $4,545 | — | $124,706 | 2022 |
| Hearing Adjudicator | Public Safety and Emergency Services | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $118,939 | $0 | $5,594 | — | $124,533 | 2022 |
| Hearing Adjudicator | Public Safety and Emergency Services | Management Senior Manager Zone 1 | $118,939 | $0 | $4,450 | — | $123,389 | 2022 |
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