James Friend
City of Hamilton/Chief Communications Officer
2015 Salary — last year on the list
$134,790Total compensation $135,524, including $735 in taxable benefits.
Source: Ontario’s Public Sector Salary Disclosure — names paid $100,000 or more that year. How we build this · Report an error on this page
At a Glance
2015
Employer Rank
#224City of Hamilton
Years on List
62010–2015
Peak Salary
$146,7802010
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2010–2015
$146,780 in 2010 is worth about $206,878 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Chief Communications OfficerCity of Hamilton | $134,790 |
| 2014 | Chief Communications OfficerCity of Hamilton | $121,794 |
| 2013 | Chief Communications OfficerCity of Hamilton | $125,215 |
| 2012 | Chief Communications OfficerCity of Hamilton | $123,271 |
| 2011 | Chief Communications OfficerCity of Hamilton | $124,078 |
| 2010 | Chief Communications OfficerCity of Hamilton | $146,780 |
On the List
2015
City of Hamilton's 2015 median disclosed salary was $113,197; James Friend's $134,790 sat about 19% above it. James Friend was the #224 highest-paid of 1,651 people City of Hamilton disclosed in 2015, with total compensation of $135,524. James Friend's $134,790 salary was in line with the 2015 province-wide median of $134,790 for Chief Communications Officer. James Friend has appeared on the Sunshine List at City of Hamilton 6 times, 2010–2015, peaking in 2010 at $146,780.