BACKGROUND INVESTIGATOR
Seniority - Level 1: Professional/Staff
Sunshine Members - 2025
8
+5
(+166.7%)
vs 2024
Average Sunshine Salary - 2025
$138,917.54
$23,636
(-14.5%)
vs 2024
Position Economics
Salary range and market performance.
Salary Spread
$102k
—
$208k
Lowest to Highest reported in 2025
Historical Growth
1.6%
NOT BEATING INFLATION
Since 2015
Market Presence
1 Employers
Hiring this role in 2025
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Quick Insight: The highest paid individual in this role works at ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE and earns 50% more than the provincial average for this title in the 2025 sunshine list.
Salary Evolution
Historical average salary for this position over time.
* Data represents annual average based on provincial disclosures.
Market Distribution
Comparative analysis of volume vs. compensation for this role.
Hiring Volume by Sector
Government of Ontario – Ministries
8 Staff
Top Employers, Ranked by Average Salary
$138,918
Gender Breakdown
Comparing the first recorded year to the most recent data.
Male
Female
Unknown
Latest: 2025
Based on: 8 Sunshine Employees
Earliest: 2015
Based on: 1 Sunshine Employees
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Trend Insight: Female representation has grown by 50% since this position first appeared on the list, while the total workforce has increased.
Gender Salary Gap
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Historical Context:
Over the last 7 years,
the data shows a historical Female advantage,
with an average salary gap of $7,399 per year.
This reflects the cumulative trend for BACKGROUND INVESTIGATOR across all recorded reporting periods.
Employee Salaries
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| Name | Employer | Year | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Acay | Ontario Provincial Police | 2025 | $207,971.53 |
| Karen Dunn | Ontario Provincial Police | 2025 | $153,486.21 |
| Michael Larouche | Ontario Provincial Police | 2025 | $147,095.67 |
| Stephen Crawford | Ontario Provincial Police | 2025 | $138,889.57 |
| Lisa Black | Ontario Provincial Police | 2025 | $124,647.11 |
| Kimberley Horne | Ontario Provincial Police | 2025 | $121,158.99 |
| Fred Lebarr | Ontario Provincial Police | 2025 | $116,471.66 |
| Melanie Mezzatesta | Ontario Provincial Police | 2025 | $101,619.60 |