Position
Mayor
Total records: 413 (39 in 2025)Years on list: 2003–2025
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 | 39 | -2.5% | $169,050 | $6,592,966 | +0.5% | $387,233 | +2.9% |
| 2024 | 40 | +5.3% | $164,007 | $6,560,291 | +11.3% | $366,395 | +3.9% |
| 2023 | 38 | +5.6% | $155,145 | $5,895,515 | +9.4% | $354,595 | +8.0% |
| 2022 | 36 | -5.3% | $149,632 | $5,386,768 | -5.5% | $298,481 | -2.0% |
| 2021 | 38 | +0.0% | $150,060 | $5,702,278 | -0.1% | $307,230 | -1.3% |
| 2020 | 38 | +0.0% | $150,198 | $5,707,517 | +2.3% | $287,416 | +3.3% |
| 2019 | 38 | +90.0% | $146,809 | $5,578,743 | +89.5% | $259,844 | +19.2% |
| 2018 | 20 | +17.6% | $147,233 | $2,944,666 | +17.6% | $137,117 | +4.5% |
| 2017 | 17 | +6.3% | $147,327 | $2,504,563 | +6.6% | $127,708 | +1.1% |
| 2016 | 16 | +23.1% | $146,901 | $2,350,416 | +20.3% | $117,420 | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 13 | +18.2% | $150,256 | $1,953,334 | +19.1% | $91,370 | +1.7% |
| 2014 | 11 | -8.3% | $149,149 | $1,640,642 | -3.6% | $64,916 | -- |
| 2013 | 12 | +9.1% | $141,851 | $1,702,213 | +6.9% | $56,891 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 11 | +37.5% | $144,762 | $1,592,387 | +40.2% | $42,945 | +2.2% |
| 2011 | 8 | +14.3% | $141,986 | $1,135,889 | +16.1% | $29,075 | +14.8% |
| 2010 | 7 | +16.7% | $139,721 | $978,048 | +14.4% | $18,559 | +2.9% |
| 2009 | 6 | +20.0% | $142,481 | $854,887 | +10.2% | $26,706 | -3.0% |
| 2008 | 5 | -16.7% | $155,209 | $776,046 | -10.3% | $13,556 | +4.1% |
| 2007 | 6 | +0.0% | $144,242 | $865,450 | +13.2% | $30,730 | +12.0% |
| 2006 | 6 | +50.0% | $127,413 | $764,479 | +39.3% | $25,501 | +0.1% |
| 2005 | 4 | +100.0% | $137,207 | $548,828 | +111.6% | $17,065 | +2.3% |
| 2004 | 2 | +0.0% | $129,712 | $259,424 | +6.5% | $3,367 | +2.6% |
| 2003 | 2 | -- | $121,774 | $243,547 | -- | $3,410 | -- |
Top employers for this position
| # | Name | # People | Avg salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Toronto | 22 | $174,514 |
| 2 | City of Mississauga | 22 | $135,170 |
| 3 | City of Ottawa | 21 | $173,848 |
| 4 | Municipality of Clarington | 17 | $138,836 |
| 5 | City of Burlington | 16 | $180,769 |
| 6 | Town of Whitby | 15 | $147,474 |
| 7 | City of Brampton | 15 | $128,170 |
| 8 | City of Markham | 14 | $232,720 |
| 9 | The City of Vaughan | 14 | $186,548 |
| 10 | City of Windsor | 13 | $163,523 |
Top earners in this position since 2003
| Year | Name | Employer | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Frank Scarpitti | City of Markham | $308,179 |
| 2024 | Frank Scarpitti | City of Markham | $283,899 |
| 2023 | Frank Scarpitti | City of Markham | $278,473 |
| 2022 | Frank Scarpitti | City of Markham | $268,470 |
| 2020 | Frank Scarpitti | City of Markham | $261,900 |
| 2021 | Frank Scarpitti | City of Markham | $253,416 |
| 2018 | Frank Scarpitti | City of Markham | $246,520 |
| 2025 | Olivia Chow | City of Toronto | $240,349 |
| 2019 | Frank Scarpitti | City of Markham | $239,694 |
| 2024 | Olivia Chow | City of Toronto | $225,093 |