Employer
Kingston Economic Development Corp (Kedco)
Total records: 19 (4 in 2025)Years on list: 2017–2025Category: Other Public Sector Employers
Number of people on sunshine list
Distribution of 2025 salaries under $250,000
Bucket width $10,000
Analysis by year
| Year | # People | Change | Avg salary | Total paid | % change | Benefits | Avg raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | +0.0% | $134,316 | $537,262 | +4.6% | $336 | +4.6% |
| 2024 | 4 | +33.3% | $128,400 | $513,599 | +31.2% | $336 | +4.5% |
| 2023 | 3 | +50.0% | $130,455 | $391,366 | +47.2% | $252 | +7.8% |
| 2022 | 2 | +0.0% | $132,977 | $265,953 | +8.2% | $144 | +8.7% |
| 2021 | 2 | +100.0% | $122,846 | $245,691 | +66.4% | $149 | -3.6% |
| 2020 | 1 | +0.0% | $147,608 | $147,608 | +18.1% | $140 | -- |
| 2018 | 1 | -50.0% | $125,000 | $125,000 | -50.0% | $7,334 | -- |
| 2017 | 2 | -- | $125,003 | $250,006 | -- | $14,645 | -- |
Most common positions
| # | Name | # People | Avg salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chief Executive Officer | 9 | $146,445 |
| 2 | Director of Business Development | 4 | $124,373 |
| 3 | Investment Manager | 3 | $106,723 |
| 4 | Investment Manager – Sustainable Manufacturing | 1 | $115,500 |
| 5 | Director Business Development | 1 | $115,072 |
| 6 | Investment Manager – Life Sciences and Health Innovation | 1 | $110,250 |
Top earners from this employer since 2017
| Year | Name | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Donna Gillespie | Chief Executive Officer | $173,700 |
| 2024 | Donna Gillespie | Chief Executive Officer | $167,097 |
| 2023 | Donna Gillespie | Chief Executive Officer | $161,366 |
| 2022 | Donna Gillespie | Chief Executive Officer | $150,881 |
| 2020 | Donna Gillespie | Chief Executive Officer | $147,608 |
| 2021 | Donna Gillespie | Chief Executive Officer | $142,347 |
| 2025 | Shelley Hirstwood | Director of Business Development | $137,812 |
| 2024 | Shelley Hirstwood | Director of Business Development | $131,334 |
| 2017 | Donna D. Gillespie | Chief Executive Officer | $125,003 |
| 2017 | Donna D. Gillespie | Chief Executive Officer | $125,003 |