Gavin Downing
Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs/Director, Food Safety Systems Development
2018 Salary — last year on the list
$152,674Total compensation $152,903, including $229 in taxable benefits.
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At a Glance
2018
Employer Rank
#18Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Years on List
102009–2018
Peak Salary
$152,6742018
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2009–2018
$101,742 in 2009 is worth about $146,032 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Director, Food Safety Systems DevelopmentAgriculture, Food and Rural Affairs | $152,674Benefits $229Total $152,903 |
| 2017 | Director, Food Inspection / Directeur, inspection des alimentsAgriculture, Food and Rural Affairs / Agriculture, Alimentation et Affaires rurales | $144,545Benefits $220Total $144,765 |
| 2016 | Assistant Deputy Minister, Food Safety and EnvironmentAgriculture, Food and Rural Affairs | $132,750Benefits $201Total $132,951 |
| 2015 | Director, Food Inspection / Directeur, inspection des alimentsAgriculture, Food & Rural Affairs | $121,820Benefits $203Total $122,023 |
| 2014 | Director, Food Inspection / Directeur, inspection des alimentsAgriculture, Food and Rural Affairs | $121,762Benefits $205Total $121,967 |
| 2013 | Director, Food InspectionAgriculture & Food/Rural Affairs | $110,696Benefits $171Total $110,867 |
| 2012 | Manager, Food Safety ScienceAgriculture, Food & Rural Affairs | $107,462Benefits $150Total $107,612 |
| 2011 | Manager, Food Safety Science / Chef, services scientifiques de salubrité des alimentsAgriculture, Food & Rural Affairs / Agriculture, Alimentation et Affaires rurales | $114,111Benefits $167Total $114,278 |
| 2010 | Director, Food InspectionAgriculture, Food & Rural Affairs | $111,673Benefits $177Total $111,849 |
| 2009 | Manager, Food Safety ScienceAgriculture, Food & Rural Affairs | $101,742Benefits $171Total $101,913 |
On the List
2018
Gavin Downing's $152,674 salary at Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs was about 39% above the 2018 median there, $109,974. Among the 256 people Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs disclosed in 2018, Gavin Downing's total compensation of $152,903 placed #18. 151,375 salaries were disclosed on the 2018 Sunshine List, which covers pay of $100,000 or more. Gavin Downing has appeared on the Sunshine List at Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs 10 times, 2009–2018.