Ross Saunders
City of Ottawa/District Chief
2016 Salary — last year on the list
$154,956Total compensation $155,695, including $739 in taxable benefits.
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At a Glance
2016
Employer Rank
#57City of Ottawa
Years on List
72008–2016
Peak Salary
$154,9562016
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2008–2016
$127,591 in 2008 is worth about $183,615 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | District ChiefCity of Ottawa | $154,956 |
| 2015 | District ChiefCity of Ottawa | $147,137 |
| 2014 | District ChiefCity of Ottawa | $134,011 |
| 2013 | District ChiefCity of Ottawa | $145,015 |
| 2010 | Fire CaptainCity of Ottawa | $104,698 |
| 2009 | Fire CaptainCity of Ottawa | $105,836 |
| 2008 | Fire CaptainCity of Ottawa | $127,591 |
On the List
2016
Ross Saunders's $154,956 salary at City of Ottawa was about 40% above the 2016 median there, $110,708. Ross Saunders was the #57 highest-paid of 1,666 people City of Ottawa disclosed in 2016, with total compensation of $155,695. Across Ontario, the 2016 median for District Chief was $136,672; Ross Saunders's $154,956 salary sat about 13% above it. Ross Saunders has appeared on the Sunshine List at City of Ottawa 7 times, 2008–2016.