The Ontario Sunshine List - Public Sector Salary Disclosure

The names, positions, salaries and total taxable benefits of public sector employees paid $100,000 or more in a calendar year.

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Michael Johnston served as the Director, Union Station And Lakeshore Rail Corridor at Metrolinx in 2023, received an annual salary of $111,854.70 and a taxable benefit of $133.06, as indicated by the Government of Ontario's Sunshine list. Michael has held the same position since 2022 has been receiving six-figure yearly compensation.

$111,987.76

Total paid in 2023

$111,854.70

Salary

$133.06

Taxable Benefit

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Job Title :   Director, Union Station And Lakeshore Rail Corridor
Employer :   Metrolinx
Sector :   Crown Agencies
Year :   2023

Comparing peers in identical roles within the organization

$112K
Low: $112K Avg: $164K High: $194K

Comparison with other individuals in similar positions in Ontario

$112K
Low: $112K Avg: $173K High: $214K
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Between 2012 and 2023, Michael experienced an average annual increase of approximately 0.73% in annual salary, including taxable benefits at Metrolinx. By 2023, Michael's total pay had risen by 0.31% compared to the pay in 2012. Notably, during Michael's tenure as Director, Union Station And Lakeshore Rail Corridor, there has been a significant 31.59% decline in compensation over the past 1 year. Additional information can be found in the chart and table presented below.

Yearly Total Paid

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Year Job Title Salary Taxable Benefit Raise
2023 Director, Union Station And Lakeshore Rail Corridor $111,855 $133 -31.59%
2022 Director, Union Station And Lakeshore Rail Corridor $163,219 $476 1.95%
2021 Director, GO Expansion Early Works $160,355 $212 3.38%
2020 Director, GO Expansion Early Works $155,120 $199 10.90%
2019 Director, Alternative Finance Procurement Early Works $139,881 $167 7.23%
2018 Senior Manager, Regional Express Rail Early Works $130,450 $156 5.45%
2017 Senior Manager, Corridor Lake Shore East Infrastructure $123,714 $146 7.21%
2016 Manager, Corridor Infrastructure - Union Station Railway Corridor $115,394 $135 1.58%
2015 Manager, Corridor Infrastructure - Union Station Rail Corridor $113,596 $133 1.96%
2014 Manager, Union Station Revitalization $111,411 $130 1.64%
2013 Manager, Union Station Revitalization $109,609 $130 -1.71%
2012 Manager, Standards $111,521 $125

The 2023 Sunshine List has 3 employees who held exactly same position title ( Director, Union Station And Lakeshore Rail Corridor ) in the Metrolinx.

Full Name Salary Taxable Benefit
David R Swanson $193,371 $790
Franca Costantino $184,785 $955
Michael Johnston $111,855 $133

The 2023 Sunshine List has 5 employees who held comparable positions in Ontario.

Full Name Job Title Employer Total Paid
David R Swanson Director, Union Station And Lakeshore Rail Corridor Metrolinx $194,161
Franca Costantino Director, Union Station And Lakeshore Rail Corridor Metrolinx $185,740
Michael Johnston Director, Union Station And Lakeshore Rail Corridor Metrolinx $111,988
Ishtiaque Tunio Director, Union Station Rail Corridor Metrolinx $213,638
Michael O'brecht Director, Union Station Enhancement Program Metrolinx $161,943