CHIEF ENGINEER

Seniority - Level 4: Executive

Sunshine Members - 2025 8
-1 (-11.1%) vs 2024
Average Sunshine Salary - 2025 $198,552.29
+$28,909 (+17.0%) vs 2024

Position Economics

Salary range and market performance.

Salary Spread
$146k $351k

Lowest to Highest reported in 2025

Historical Growth
96.3% BEATING INFLATION

Since 1999

Market Presence
5 Employers

Hiring this role in 2025

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Quick Insight: The highest paid individual in this role works at METROLINX and earns 77% 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

Crown Agencies 5 Staff
Government of Ontario – Ministries 2 Staff
Universities 1 Staff

Top Employers, Ranked by Average Salary

METROLINX $351,234
TRANSPORTATION $250,291
YORK UNIVERSITY $181,241
OWEN SOUND TRANSPORTATION COMPANY $163,809
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE $150,416

Gender Breakdown

Comparing the first recorded year to the most recent data.

Male
Female
Unknown
Latest: 2025 Based on: 8 Sunshine Employees
75%
13%
13%
100%
Earliest: 1999 Based on: 1 Sunshine Employees
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Trend Insight: Female representation has grown by 12.5% 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 23 years, the data shows a historical Female advantage, with an average salary gap of $158,640 per year. This reflects the cumulative trend for CHIEF ENGINEER across all recorded reporting periods.
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