Position
Data Scientist
Total records: 60 (19 in 2025)Years on list: 2016–2025
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 | 19 | +26.7% | $115,760 | $2,199,442 | +32.2% | $3,625 | +7.9% |
| 2024 | 15 | +200.0% | $110,925 | $1,663,869 | +208.6% | $3,464 | +2.2% |
| 2023 | 5 | +0.0% | $107,830 | $539,152 | -0.7% | $1,679 | +3.2% |
| 2022 | 5 | +0.0% | $108,598 | $542,988 | -11.2% | $1,533 | +5.6% |
| 2021 | 5 | +150.0% | $122,334 | $611,672 | +156.0% | $1,284 | -11.8% |
| 2020 | 2 | -33.3% | $119,452 | $238,904 | -26.9% | $921 | +9.4% |
| 2019 | 3 | -25.0% | $108,914 | $326,741 | -22.0% | $1,920 | +3.2% |
| 2018 | 4 | +300.0% | $104,747 | $418,988 | +303.5% | $1,397 | +2.8% |
| 2017 | 1 | +0.0% | $103,836 | $103,836 | +2.9% | $397 | -- |
| 2016 | 1 | -- | $100,873 | $100,873 | -- | $158 | -- |
Top employers for this position
| # | Name | # People | Avg salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Children, Community and Social Services | 14 | $117,051 |
| 2 | Regional Municipality of York | 14 | $112,661 |
| 3 | Canadian Mental Health Association - York Region Branch | 4 | $115,763 |
| 4 | Solicitor General | 4 | $109,397 |
| 5 | City of Ottawa | 3 | $110,627 |
| 6 | Town of Oakville | 3 | $105,943 |
| 7 | Quinte Health | 3 | $103,764 |
| 8 | Agriculture,Food and Rural Affairs | 3 | $101,660 |
| 9 | Durham District School Board | 2 | $112,471 |
| 10 | Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Health Unit | 2 | $105,163 |
Top earners in this position since 2016
| Year | Name | Employer | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Hjalmar Turesson | York University | $187,941 |
| 2025 | Feaven Sahle | Children, Community and Social Services | $144,911 |
| 2025 | Simon Drakeford | Children, Community and Social Services | $136,305 |
| 2025 | Matthew Akin | Children, Community and Social Services | $127,798 |
| 2025 | Peipei Hua | Canadian Mental Health Association - York Region Branch | $127,788 |
| 2024 | Matthew Akin | Children, Community and Social Services | $125,394 |
| 2020 | Peter Chu Su | Regional Municipality of York | $124,727 |
| 2025 | Peter Chu Su | Regional Municipality of York | $123,995 |
| 2025 | Sarah Franklyne | Children, Community and Social Services | $120,666 |
| 2025 | Sue Song | Solicitor General | $120,012 |