Employer
Township of Essa
Total records: 55 (12 in 2025)Years on list: 2009–2025Category: Municipalities and Services
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 | 12 | +50.0% | $124,111 | $1,489,332 | +56.8% | $3,737 | +14.4% |
| 2024 | 8 | +14.3% | $118,736 | $949,889 | +16.9% | $2,529 | +10.9% |
| 2023 | 7 | +16.7% | $116,065 | $812,456 | +20.7% | $2,471 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | 6 | +20.0% | $112,225 | $673,351 | +24.9% | $2,623 | +8.0% |
| 2021 | 5 | +25.0% | $107,814 | $539,072 | +24.3% | $2,151 | +1.4% |
| 2020 | 4 | +33.3% | $108,385 | $433,538 | +42.7% | $1,642 | +8.1% |
| 2019 | 3 | +200.0% | $101,273 | $303,819 | +161.0% | $1,316 | -- |
| 2018 | 1 | +0.0% | $116,414 | $116,414 | +1.7% | $75 | +1.7% |
| 2017 | 1 | +0.0% | $114,464 | $114,464 | +1.8% | $73 | +1.8% |
| 2016 | 1 | +0.0% | $112,452 | $112,452 | +1.5% | $411 | +1.5% |
| 2015 | 1 | +0.0% | $110,737 | $110,737 | +2.7% | $369 | +2.7% |
| 2014 | 1 | +0.0% | $107,797 | $107,797 | +0.6% | $329 | -- |
| 2013 | 1 | +0.0% | $107,174 | $107,174 | +1.3% | $326 | +1.3% |
| 2012 | 1 | +0.0% | $105,761 | $105,761 | +2.7% | $331 | +2.7% |
| 2011 | 1 | +0.0% | $103,003 | $103,003 | +1.5% | $390 | +1.5% |
| 2010 | 1 | +0.0% | $101,509 | $101,509 | +0.6% | $390 | +0.6% |
| 2009 | 1 | -- | $100,869 | $100,869 | -- | $392 | -- |
Most common positions
| # | Name | # People | Avg salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chief Administrative Officer | 13 | $124,104 |
| 2 | Fire Chief | 5 | $117,156 |
| 3 | Manager of Public Works | 3 | $117,055 |
| 4 | Manager of Planning | 3 | $115,102 |
| 5 | Manager of Finance | 3 | $108,787 |
| 6 | Clerk | 3 | $106,640 |
| 7 | Parks/Rec Facility Supervisor | 3 | $103,272 |
| 8 | Manager Finance | 2 | $111,060 |
| 9 | Manager of Parks and Recreation | 2 | $108,104 |
| 10 | Roads Supervisor | 2 | $104,603 |
Top earners from this employer since 2009
| Year | Name | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Michael Mikael | Chief Administrative Officer | $191,510 |
| 2024 | Michael Mikael | Chief Administrative Officer | $150,745 |
| 2023 | Colleen Healey-Dowdall | Chief Administrative Officer | $144,347 |
| 2025 | Lisa Lehr | Manager Automated Speed Enforcement | $136,568 |
| 2025 | Deborah Dollmaier | Treasurer/Manager of Finance | $135,141 |
| 2025 | Samuel Haniff | Manager of Planning | $130,979 |
| 2025 | Douglas Burgin | Fire Chief | $130,888 |
| 2022 | Colleen Healey | Chief Administrative Officer | $130,516 |
| 2024 | Douglas Burgin | Fire Chief | $126,749 |
| 2025 | John Kolb | Manager of Public Works | $126,394 |