Position
Captain, Fire
Total records: 687 (34 in 2025)Years on list: 2005–2025
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 | 34 | -30.6% | $162,986 | $5,541,529 | -30.0% | $39,108 | +3.0% |
| 2024 | 49 | +2.1% | $161,484 | $7,912,732 | +13.1% | $46,181 | +12.0% |
| 2023 | 48 | +23.1% | $145,766 | $6,996,749 | +21.9% | $44,504 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 39 | -4.9% | $147,159 | $5,739,188 | -1.1% | $34,129 | +4.8% |
| 2021 | 41 | +5.1% | $141,529 | $5,802,694 | +6.1% | $36,102 | +1.8% |
| 2020 | 39 | -7.1% | $140,251 | $5,469,786 | -1.9% | $31,416 | +6.6% |
| 2019 | 42 | +7.7% | $132,738 | $5,574,982 | +7.2% | $33,803 | +0.7% |
| 2018 | 39 | -2.5% | $133,360 | $5,201,054 | -2.8% | $31,229 | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 40 | +11.1% | $133,781 | $5,351,222 | +3.1% | $36,102 | -7.2% |
| 2016 | 36 | -25.0% | $144,245 | $5,192,825 | -1.0% | $32,248 | +34.6% |
| 2015 | 48 | +41.2% | $109,244 | $5,243,708 | +44.5% | $34,450 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 34 | +41.7% | $106,766 | $3,630,057 | +44.2% | $19,014 | -- |
| 2013 | 24 | -42.9% | $104,899 | $2,517,580 | -45.0% | $13,710 | -3.5% |
| 2012 | 42 | +55.6% | $108,953 | $4,576,026 | +52.0% | $26,139 | -3.5% |
| 2011 | 27 | +12.5% | $111,470 | $3,009,692 | +21.3% | $17,712 | -3.7% |
| 2010 | 24 | -7.7% | $103,381 | $2,481,139 | -13.0% | $11,414 | -3.6% |
| 2009 | 26 | -42.2% | $109,709 | $2,852,426 | -43.2% | $12,030 | -0.1% |
| 2008 | 45 | +800.0% | $111,556 | $5,020,040 | +772.4% | $24,493 | -- |
| 2007 | 5 | +150.0% | $115,080 | $575,398 | +157.4% | $3,034 | -- |
| 2006 | 2 | -33.3% | $111,771 | $223,543 | -27.8% | $1,085 | -4.1% |
| 2005 | 3 | -- | $103,189 | $309,566 | -- | $2,475 | -- |
Top employers for this position
| # | Name | # People | Avg salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Kingston | 366 | $131,174 |
| 2 | Town of Ajax | 165 | $143,445 |
| 3 | City of Sarnia | 55 | $102,952 |
| 4 | City of Niagara Falls | 22 | $114,081 |
| 5 | City of Brantford | 20 | $109,649 |
| 6 | Town of Milton | 18 | $109,582 |
| 7 | City of St. Thomas | 13 | $149,783 |
| 8 | City of Woodstock | 12 | $118,892 |
| 9 | City of Belleville | 8 | $120,357 |
| 10 | City of Greater Sudbury | 4 | $102,907 |
Top earners in this position since 2005
| Year | Name | Employer | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Scott Mclean | Town of Ajax | $237,972 |
| 2022 | Scott Mclean | Town of Ajax | $215,223 |
| 2024 | Corey Alaver | Town of Ajax | $206,365 |
| 2025 | Sean Hodgins | City of St. Thomas | $200,617 |
| 2024 | Kurt Osborne | Town of Ajax | $199,084 |
| 2025 | Scott Brett | City of St. Thomas | $193,312 |
| 2021 | Scott Mclean | Town of Ajax | $189,253 |
| 2024 | David Stevenson | City of Kingston | $187,864 |
| 2025 | James Hodgins | City of Kingston | $187,337 |
| 2023 | Scott Mclean | Town of Ajax | $186,568 |