Position
Counsellor
Total records: 1,547 (180 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 | 180 | -2.7% | $123,794 | $22,282,871 | +0.9% | $72,086 | +6.1% |
| 2024 | 185 | +14.9% | $119,421 | $22,092,812 | +15.0% | $47,158 | +1.8% |
| 2023 | 161 | +37.6% | $119,367 | $19,218,112 | +44.0% | $32,658 | +9.6% |
| 2022 | 117 | -4.9% | $114,099 | $13,349,547 | -3.8% | $42,773 | +2.3% |
| 2021 | 123 | +11.8% | $112,764 | $13,870,029 | +12.4% | $39,779 | +2.1% |
| 2020 | 110 | +12.2% | $112,223 | $12,344,566 | +13.9% | $30,932 | +2.7% |
| 2019 | 98 | +16.7% | $110,618 | $10,840,524 | +15.9% | $37,641 | +0.7% |
| 2018 | 84 | +500.0% | $111,318 | $9,350,736 | +455.9% | $26,114 | +4.6% |
| 2017 | 14 | -81.6% | $120,143 | $1,682,005 | -79.6% | $13,084 | -2.2% |
| 2016 | 76 | -13.6% | $108,524 | $8,247,788 | -12.4% | $16,393 | +1.6% |
| 2015 | 88 | +4.8% | $106,950 | $9,411,570 | +4.9% | $16,552 | -0.0% |
| 2014 | 84 | +27.3% | $106,777 | $8,969,238 | +29.5% | $20,142 | -- |
| 2013 | 66 | +13.8% | $104,945 | $6,926,361 | +13.4% | $13,426 | +0.8% |
| 2012 | 58 | +18.4% | $105,267 | $6,105,467 | +19.4% | $14,012 | +1.6% |
| 2011 | 49 | +133.3% | $104,324 | $5,111,866 | +130.2% | $9,430 | +2.3% |
| 2010 | 21 | -4.5% | $105,724 | $2,220,206 | -3.9% | $4,872 | +1.1% |
| 2009 | 22 | +144.4% | $105,034 | $2,310,740 | +144.7% | $6,293 | +7.7% |
| 2008 | 9 | +800.0% | $104,921 | $944,288 | +733.5% | $4,397 | -4.4% |
| 2007 | 1 | +0.0% | $113,289 | $113,289 | -1.1% | $208 | -- |
| 2005 | 1 | -- | $114,547 | $114,547 | -- | $201 | -- |
Top employers for this position
| # | Name | # People | Avg salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology | 133 | $117,043 |
| 2 | George Brown College of Applied Arts and Technology | 107 | $116,311 |
| 3 | Ryerson University | 96 | $125,478 |
| 4 | Fanshawe College Of Applied Arts and Technology | 73 | $114,822 |
| 5 | Seneca College | 65 | $105,842 |
| 6 | George Brown College | 61 | $104,207 |
| 7 | Sir Sandford Fleming of Applied Arts and Technology | 60 | $117,217 |
| 8 | Conestoga College Institute Of Technology and Advanced Learning | 59 | $117,010 |
| 9 | Sheridan College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning | 50 | $115,632 |
| 10 | Centennial College Of Applied Arts and Technology | 49 | $117,231 |
Top earners in this position since 2005
| Year | Name | Employer | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Diana Brecher | Toronto Metropolitan University | $212,586 |
| 2023 | Diana Brecher | Toronto Metropolitan University | $208,839 |
| 2025 | Diana Brecher | Toronto Metropolitan University | $203,438 |
| 2021 | Diana Brecher | Ryerson University | $202,269 |
| 2020 | Diana Brecher | Ryerson University | $198,953 |
| 2022 | Diana Brecher | Toronto Metropolitan University | $192,261 |
| 2025 | Jastej Gill | Toronto Metropolitan University | $188,745 |
| 2024 | Jastej Gill | Toronto Metropolitan University | $183,166 |
| 2025 | Jesmen Mendoza | Toronto Metropolitan University | $182,545 |
| 2024 | Jesmen Mendoza | Toronto Metropolitan University | $177,892 |