RESEARCH ANALYST

Seniority - Level 1: Professional/Staff

Sunshine Members - 2025 19
+2 (+11.8%) vs 2024
Average Sunshine Salary - 2025 $117,647.23
+$5,501 (+4.9%) vs 2024

Position Economics

Salary range and market performance.

Salary Spread
$101k $133k

Lowest to Highest reported in 2025

Historical Growth
15.8% NOT BEATING INFLATION

Since 2012

Market Presence
7 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 13% 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 14 Staff
Universities 2 Staff
Municipalities & Services 2 Staff
School Boards 1 Staff

Top Employers, Ranked by Average Salary

ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE $132,616
AGRICULTURE, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS $122,427
HALTON CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD $115,815
LABOUR, IMMIGRATION, TRAINING & SKILLS DEVELOPMENT $114,190
UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO $111,022

Gender Breakdown

Comparing the first recorded year to the most recent data.

Male
Female
Unknown
Latest: 2025 Based on: 19 Sunshine Employees
42%
53%
5%
100%
Earliest: 2012 Based on: 1 Sunshine Employees
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Trend Insight: Female representation has grown by 52.6% 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 11 years, the data shows a historical Female advantage, with an average salary gap of $608 per year. This reflects the cumulative trend for RESEARCH ANALYST across all recorded reporting periods.
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