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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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MinistryAllJUSTICE AND SOLICITOR GENERALSERVICE ALBERTAENVIRONMENT AND PARKSAGRICULTURE AND FORESTRYEDUCATIONHealthTreasury Board and FinanceCOMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICESTRANSPORTATIONInfrastructureECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TRADE AND TOURISMENERGYPublic Service CommissionLABOUR AND IMMIGRATIONCHILDREN'S SERVICESMunicipal AffairsAdvanced EducationExecutive CouncilCULTURE, MULTICULTURALISM AND STATUS OF WOMENCommunications And Public EngagementIndigenous RelationsSENIORS AND HOUSING
2,447 positions in 2019
| Ministry | Positions | Total compensation | Avg per position |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUSTICE AND SOLICITOR GENERAL | 674 | $129,237,971 | $191,748 |
| SERVICE ALBERTA | 209 | $33,759,301 | $161,528 |
| ENVIRONMENT AND PARKS | 206 | $33,297,433 | $161,638 |
| AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY | 136 | $21,743,762 | $159,881 |
| EDUCATION | 126 | $20,064,548 | $159,242 |
| Health | 101 | $17,484,199 | $173,111 |
| Treasury Board and Finance | 94 | $16,452,821 | $175,030 |
| COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES | 99 | $16,358,302 | $165,235 |
| TRANSPORTATION | 92 | $15,216,798 | $165,400 |
| Infrastructure | 83 | $13,097,650 | $157,803 |
| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TRADE AND TOURISM | 75 | $13,081,719 | $174,423 |
| ENERGY | 68 | $12,270,712 | $180,452 |
| Public Service Commission | 72 | $12,132,296 | $168,504 |
| LABOUR AND IMMIGRATION | 71 | $11,551,526 | $162,698 |
| CHILDREN'S SERVICES | 69 | $11,342,706 | $164,387 |
| Municipal Affairs | 64 | $10,770,031 | $168,282 |
| Advanced Education | 53 | $8,858,325 | $167,138 |
| Executive Council | 38 | $7,389,369 | $194,457 |
| CULTURE, MULTICULTURALISM AND STATUS OF WOMEN | 37 | $6,377,871 | $172,375 |
| Communications And Public Engagement | 31 | $5,016,892 | $161,835 |
| Indigenous Relations | 24 | $4,385,986 | $182,749 |
| SENIORS AND HOUSING | 25 | $4,286,318 | $171,453 |
| Total | 2,447 | $424,176,535 |
| Position | Ministry | Class | Base salary | Cash benefits | Non-cash | Severance | Total | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Prosecutor | JUSTICE AND SOLICITOR GENERAL | Justice Legal Counsel 3 | $168,145 | $6,000 | $34,769 | — | $208,914 | 2019 |
| ADM-MAG | Municipal Affairs | Assistant Deputy Minister | $168,983 | $0 | $39,798 | — | $208,781 | 2019 |
| Legal Counsel | JUSTICE AND SOLICITOR GENERAL | Justice Legal Counsel 3 | $165,636 | $0 | $43,110 | — | $208,746 | 2019 |
| Crown Prosecutor | JUSTICE AND SOLICITOR GENERAL | Justice Legal Counsel 3 | $168,145 | $0 | $40,537 | — | $208,683 | 2019 |
| Barrister & Solicitor | JUSTICE AND SOLICITOR GENERAL | Justice Legal Counsel 3 | $168,145 | $0 | $40,537 | — | $208,683 | 2019 |
| Barrister & Solicitor | JUSTICE AND SOLICITOR GENERAL | Justice Legal Counsel 3 | $168,145 | $0 | $40,537 | — | $208,683 | 2019 |
| ADM Strategic Services | SENIORS AND HOUSING | Assistant Deputy Minister | $169,921 | $0 | $38,663 | — | $208,584 | 2019 |
| Barrister & Solicitor | JUSTICE AND SOLICITOR GENERAL | Justice Legal Counsel 3 | $168,145 | $0 | $40,412 | — | $208,557 | 2019 |
| Barrister & Solicitor | JUSTICE AND SOLICITOR GENERAL | Justice Legal Counsel 3 | $168,145 | $0 | $40,412 | — | $208,557 | 2019 |
| Barrister & Solicitor | JUSTICE AND SOLICITOR GENERAL | Justice Legal Counsel 3 | $168,145 | $0 | $40,223 | — | $208,368 | 2019 |
| Policy Counsel | JUSTICE AND SOLICITOR GENERAL | Justice Legal Counsel 3 | $168,145 | $0 | $40,223 | — | $208,368 | 2019 |
| Chief of Staff | JUSTICE AND SOLICITOR GENERAL | Justice Legal Counsel 3 | $168,145 | $0 | $40,113 | — | $208,259 | 2019 |
| ADM-Community Serv and Supp | COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES | Assistant Deputy Minister | $168,506 | $0 | $39,671 | — | $208,177 | 2019 |
| Crown Prosecutor | JUSTICE AND SOLICITOR GENERAL | Justice Legal Counsel 3 | $168,145 | $200 | $39,778 | — | $208,123 | 2019 |
| Appellate Counsel | JUSTICE AND SOLICITOR GENERAL | Justice Legal Counsel 3 | $168,145 | $0 | $39,970 | — | $208,115 | 2019 |
| Legal Counsel | JUSTICE AND SOLICITOR GENERAL | Justice Legal Counsel 3 | $161,991 | $6,230 | $39,752 | — | $207,973 | 2019 |
| Barrister & Solicitor | JUSTICE AND SOLICITOR GENERAL | Justice Legal Counsel 3 | $168,145 | $100 | $39,655 | — | $207,901 | 2019 |
| MD, AB Beijing Office | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TRADE AND TOURISM | Executive Manager 1 | $154,406 | $7,984 | $45,438 | — | $207,829 | 2019 |
| Barrister & Solicitor | JUSTICE AND SOLICITOR GENERAL | Justice Legal Counsel 3 | $168,145 | $0 | $39,655 | — | $207,801 | 2019 |
| Legislative Counsel | JUSTICE AND SOLICITOR GENERAL | Justice Legal Counsel 3 | $168,145 | $0 | $39,588 | — | $207,733 | 2019 |
| Legal Counsel | JUSTICE AND SOLICITOR GENERAL | Justice Legal Counsel 3 | $166,851 | $0 | $40,870 | — | $207,720 | 2019 |
| ED, Food & Bio Processing | AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY | Executive Manager 1 | $164,061 | $7,828 | $35,818 | — | $207,707 | 2019 |
| Barrister & Solicitor | JUSTICE AND SOLICITOR GENERAL | Justice Legal Counsel 3 | $168,145 | $0 | $39,495 | — | $207,640 | 2019 |
| Barrister & Solicitor | JUSTICE AND SOLICITOR GENERAL | Justice Legal Counsel 3 | $168,145 | $100 | $39,370 | — | $207,615 | 2019 |
| Executive Director | ENERGY | Executive Manager 1 | $160,981 | $8,747 | $37,816 | — | $207,544 | 2019 |
| Crown Prosecutor | JUSTICE AND SOLICITOR GENERAL | Justice Legal Counsel 3 | $164,062 | $0 | $43,428 | — | $207,490 | 2019 |
| ADM-Corporate Services | COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES | Assistant Deputy Minister | $200,405 | $0 | $7,006 | — | $207,411 | 2019 |
| Crown Prosecutor | JUSTICE AND SOLICITOR GENERAL | Justice Legal Counsel 3 | $168,145 | $0 | $39,055 | — | $207,200 | 2019 |
| Crown Prosecutor | JUSTICE AND SOLICITOR GENERAL | Justice Legal Counsel 3 | $168,145 | $0 | $39,055 | — | $207,200 | 2019 |
| Chief Crown Proscecutor | JUSTICE AND SOLICITOR GENERAL | Justice Legal Counsel 4 | $168,689 | $0 | $38,458 | — | $207,147 | 2019 |
| Barrister & Solicitor | JUSTICE AND SOLICITOR GENERAL | Justice Legal Counsel 3 | $168,145 | $0 | $38,993 | — | $207,138 | 2019 |
| ADM, Economic Development | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TRADE AND TOURISM | Assistant Deputy Minister | $166,560 | $0 | $40,526 | — | $207,086 | 2019 |
| Barrister & Solicitor | JUSTICE AND SOLICITOR GENERAL | Justice Legal Counsel 3 | $168,145 | $0 | $38,929 | — | $207,074 | 2019 |
| Crown Prosecutor | JUSTICE AND SOLICITOR GENERAL | Justice Legal Counsel 3 | $165,706 | $0 | $41,296 | — | $207,002 | 2019 |
| Barrister and Solicitor | JUSTICE AND SOLICITOR GENERAL | Justice Legal Counsel 3 | $168,145 | $0 | $38,822 | — | $206,967 | 2019 |
| Barrister & Solicitor | JUSTICE AND SOLICITOR GENERAL | Justice Legal Counsel 3 | $168,145 | $0 | $38,797 | — | $206,942 | 2019 |
| Barrister & Solicitor | JUSTICE AND SOLICITOR GENERAL | Justice Legal Counsel 3 | $168,145 | $0 | $38,789 | — | $206,934 | 2019 |
| Crown Prosecutor | JUSTICE AND SOLICITOR GENERAL | Justice Legal Counsel 4 | $165,827 | $0 | $41,069 | — | $206,896 | 2019 |
| Legislative Counsel | JUSTICE AND SOLICITOR GENERAL | Justice Legal Counsel 3 | $168,145 | $0 | $38,740 | — | $206,885 | 2019 |
| ADM Strat. Policy & Corp. Serv | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TRADE AND TOURISM | Assistant Deputy Minister | $166,457 | $0 | $40,225 | — | $206,682 | 2019 |
| Justice Legal Counsel 4 | JUSTICE AND SOLICITOR GENERAL | Justice Legal Counsel 4 | $166,520 | $0 | $40,139 | — | $206,659 | 2019 |
| Barrister and Solicitor | JUSTICE AND SOLICITOR GENERAL | Justice Legal Counsel 3 | $168,145 | $0 | $38,426 | — | $206,571 | 2019 |
| Crown Prosecutor | JUSTICE AND SOLICITOR GENERAL | Justice Legal Counsel 3 | $162,705 | $7,797 | $36,027 | — | $206,530 | 2019 |
| Crown Prosecutor | JUSTICE AND SOLICITOR GENERAL | Justice Legal Counsel 3 | $159,272 | $12,674 | $34,454 | — | $206,400 | 2019 |
| Crown Prosecutor | JUSTICE AND SOLICITOR GENERAL | Justice Legal Counsel 3 | $168,145 | $0 | $38,211 | — | $206,356 | 2019 |
| Legal Counsel | JUSTICE AND SOLICITOR GENERAL | Justice Legal Counsel 3 | $168,145 | $0 | $38,174 | — | $206,319 | 2019 |
| Crown Prosecutor | JUSTICE AND SOLICITOR GENERAL | Justice Legal Counsel 4 | $168,145 | $150 | $38,017 | — | $206,313 | 2019 |
| Barrister and Solicitor | JUSTICE AND SOLICITOR GENERAL | Justice Legal Counsel 3 | $168,145 | $0 | $38,155 | — | $206,300 | 2019 |
| Asst Chief Crown Prosecutor | JUSTICE AND SOLICITOR GENERAL | Justice Legal Counsel 4 | $165,948 | $0 | $40,344 | — | $206,292 | 2019 |
| Barrister & Solicitor | JUSTICE AND SOLICITOR GENERAL | Justice Legal Counsel 3 | $168,145 | $0 | $38,144 | — | $206,289 | 2019 |
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