Salary disclosure · 2022

British Columbia Sunshine List 2022

Salaries paid in the fiscal year ending in 2022, published in 2022 (the list often called the Sunshine List). 13,983 people at 1 employers. Years are fiscal years ending March 31 (2026 is April 2025 to March 2026), and the list covers the BC Public Service (the ministries).

People on the list

13,983

+12.4% vs 2021

Median salary

$89,725

+1.0% vs 2021

Total salaries

$1.4B

Employers

Top 100 highest paid in 2022

#	Name	Employer	Salary	Change
1	Geoffrey MoyseEx Couns Off of Dep Att Gen	BC Public Service	$372,919	+$125,026 (+50.4%)
2	Violet A AllardCrown Counsel Level 3	BC Public Service	$355,449	+$163,406 (+85.1%)
3	William LakeyMedical Dir, Work Hlth & Safe	BC Public Service	$336,971	+$28,949 (+9.4%)
4	Michael W YamanakaAssistant Medical Director	BC Public Service	$300,489	+$22,076 (+7.9%)
5	Andrew J MayesDeputy Regional Crown Counsel	BC Public Service	$277,719	+$41,864 (+17.7%)
6	Grant B WongDeputy Regional Crown Counsel	BC Public Service	$273,390	+$36,801 (+15.6%)
7	Gordon G MateiDeputy Director	BC Public Service	$270,176	+$31,881 (+13.4%)
8	Robert H WrightExecutive Director, CASP	BC Public Service	$269,704	+$2,451 (+0.9%)
9	Paul YearwoodSupervising Legal Counsel	BC Public Service	$268,024	+$10,975 (+4.3%)
10	Shiroy DadachanjiSalaried Physician (BCMA)	BC Public Service	$267,704	+$38,463 (+16.8%)
11	M. Andrew MacDonaldRegional Crown Counsel	BC Public Service	$266,811	+$14,762 (+5.9%)
12	Sylvia M AddoSalaried Physician (BCMA)	BC Public Service	$266,130	+$19,551 (+7.9%)
13	Peter M FavellCrown Counsel	BC Public Service	$265,457	+$22,026 (+9.0%)
14	Wendy DawsonLegal Counsel Level 4	BC Public Service	$263,288	+$3,332 (+1.3%)
15	Craig YamashiroDeputy Regional Crown Counsel	BC Public Service	$260,534	+$16,958 (+7.0%)
16	Joseph BellowsCrown Counsel Level 4	BC Public Service	$258,697	+$4,231 (+1.7%)
17	Michael Clifford FabianSenior Medical Consultant	BC Public Service	$258,674	+$42,003 (+19.4%)
18	Paul SandhuDirector, Legal Operations	BC Public Service	$258,625	+$19,137 (+8.0%)
19	Henry J R ReinerCrown Counsel	BC Public Service	$257,778	+$7,798 (+3.1%)
20	J. Gareth MorleyLegal Counsel	BC Public Service	$257,513	+$1,455 (+0.6%)
21	C Geoffrey BaragarCrown Counsel Level 4	BC Public Service	$254,105	+$10,422 (+4.3%)
22	Kirstin MurphyRegional Crown Counsel	BC Public Service	$253,115	+$15,715 (+6.6%)
23	Bruce A GoddardCrown Counsel	BC Public Service	$251,905	+$57,641 (+29.7%)
24	Leah GreatheadLegal Counsel	BC Public Service	$250,788	−$1,405 (−0.6%)
25	Trevor ShawDirector	BC Public Service	$250,695	+$2,557 (+1.0%)
26	Christopher McPhersonLegal Counsel Level 4	BC Public Service	$250,432	+$13,592 (+5.7%)
27	Wendy K KavanaghCrown Counsel Manager	BC Public Service	$250,419	+$5,509 (+2.2%)
28	John LabossiereRegional Crown Counsel	BC Public Service	$250,419	+$2,302 (+0.9%)
29	Daniel J McLaughlinSenior Communications Counsel	BC Public Service	$250,419	+$1,406 (+0.6%)
30	Lori Ellen StevensRegional Crown Counsel	BC Public Service	$250,419	−$4,307 (−1.7%)
31	John M TuckSupervisor, Central Services	BC Public Service	$250,152	+$17,084 (+7.3%)
32	Dianna KingsburyPublic Guardian & Trustee	BC Public Service	$249,209	new
33	Timothy R. OuterbridgeRegistrar of COA	BC Public Service	$248,473	+$7,446 (+3.1%)
34	Maurizio DattiloDeputy Regional Crown Counsel	BC Public Service	$247,448	−$1,518 (−0.6%)
35	Mark K LevitzLegal Counsel Level 4	BC Public Service	$246,759	+$5,933 (+2.5%)
36	Michael Van KlaverenDeputy Director	BC Public Service	$246,759	+$7,742 (+3.2%)
37	Katharine E LowtherSupervising Legal Counsel	BC Public Service	$246,453	+$24,956 (+11.3%)
38	John HempsteadDeputy Regional Crown Counsel	BC Public Service	$244,660	+$4,233 (+1.8%)
39	Katherine DannSupervising Legal Counsel	BC Public Service	$244,522	+$3,617 (+1.5%)
40	David M RuseCrown Counsel	BC Public Service	$244,004	+$9,168 (+3.9%)
41	Jacqueline HughesLegal Counsel	BC Public Service	$243,291	+$30,063 (+14.1%)
42	Neil S WibergDeputy Regional Crown Counsel	BC Public Service	$243,086	+$10,512 (+4.5%)
43	Maria D'ArchangeloLegal Counsel	BC Public Service	$243,085	+$1,232 (+0.5%)
44	Dianne M WiedemannCrown Counsel Level 3B	BC Public Service	$243,060	+$31,557 (+14.9%)
45	Mary T AinslieCrown Counsel Level 4	BC Public Service	$242,167	+$5,825 (+2.5%)
46	Debra DrissellDeputy Regional Crown Counsel	BC Public Service	$241,774	+$955 (+0.4%)
47	Robert B RichardsonAdministrative Crown Counsel	BC Public Service	$241,345	+$47,064 (+24.2%)
48	Patti J TomassonDeputy Regional Crown Counsel	BC Public Service	$241,255	+$4,295 (+1.8%)
49	James HughesChief Legal Technology Counsel	BC Public Service	$241,249	+$8,001 (+3.4%)
50	David BennettChief of Legal Operations	BC Public Service	$241,176	+$20,035 (+9.1%)
51	Christopher JonesLegal Counsel	BC Public Service	$239,821	+$3,303 (+1.4%)
52	Heidi L. McBrideSenior Counsel & Executive Dir	BC Public Service	$239,690	+$4,878 (+2.1%)
53	Alexander MacDonellDeputy Regional Crown Counsel	BC Public Service	$239,284	+$2,107 (+0.9%)
54	Elliot Z PollCrown Counsel	BC Public Service	$238,798	−$9,653 (−3.9%)
55	Rodney Graeme GarsonDeputy Dir, Prosecution Suppor	BC Public Service	$238,494	+$7,429 (+3.2%)
56	Arthur A HargroveDep Dir, Policy & Legislation	BC Public Service	$238,494	+$2,151 (+0.9%)
57	Lynett JungDeputy Dir., Legal Res. & LD	BC Public Service	$238,494	+$3,529 (+1.5%)
58	Daniel L MulliganCrown Counsel	BC Public Service	$238,494	+$2,257 (+1.0%)
59	Shelene RailCrown Counsel	BC Public Service	$238,494	+$5,246 (+2.2%)
60	Wendy M StephenCrown Counsel	BC Public Service	$238,494	+$2,172 (+0.9%)
61	Alisia K. AdamsDir Policy & Legislation	BC Public Service	$238,162	+$16,937 (+7.7%)
62	Nicole J GregoireCrown Counsel	BC Public Service	$237,549	−$6,270 (−2.6%)
63	Jonathan EadesLegal Counsel	BC Public Service	$237,421	+$1,302 (+0.6%)
64	Nancy CarterEd Fam Pol Legislation & Trans	BC Public Service	$237,405	−$927 (−0.4%)
65	Rodney W. FehrMgr Registrar of Regulations	BC Public Service	$237,405	+$1,335 (+0.6%)
66	James MaxwellLegal Counsel	BC Public Service	$237,405	+$1,370 (+0.6%)
67	Corinne L SwystunChief Legislative Counsel	BC Public Service	$237,405	+$1,335 (+0.6%)
68	Julie WilliamsChief of Legal Strategy	BC Public Service	$237,405	+$3,976 (+1.7%)
69	Maria MolloySupervising Legal Counsel	BC Public Service	$235,481	+$26,934 (+12.9%)
70	Jacquie De AguayoChair Labour Relations Board	BC Public Service	$234,597	+$5,384 (+2.3%)
71	David MortonChairperson	BC Public Service	$234,012	−$906 (−0.4%)
72	Margaret A MereighLegal Counsel Level 3B	BC Public Service	$233,860	+$11,988 (+5.4%)
73	Dennis DoyleLegal Counsel	BC Public Service	$232,789	+$2,131 (+0.9%)
74	Monte R RuttanDeputy Regional Crown Counsel	BC Public Service	$230,853	+$28,198 (+13.9%)
75	Helen A JamesCrown Counsel Level 3	BC Public Service	$230,678	+$16,721 (+7.8%)
76	Mark SheardownCrown Counsel	BC Public Service	$230,537	+$24,194 (+11.7%)
77	Kimberly WendelDeputy Regional Crown Counsel	BC Public Service	$230,534	+$9,504 (+4.3%)
78	Joel GoldDeputy Regional Crown Counsel	BC Public Service	$230,269	+$4,447 (+2.0%)
79	Brian A ShawCrown Counsel Level 3B	BC Public Service	$229,782	+$4,260 (+1.9%)
80	Elena MillerSenior Staff Lawyer	BC Public Service	$229,217	+$4,629 (+2.1%)
81	Scott NielsenJudicial Officer	BC Public Service	$229,167	+$10,526 (+4.8%)
82	Sandra L DworkinCrown Counsel Level 3	BC Public Service	$227,698	+$19,278 (+9.2%)
83	Ian WiebeDeputy Supervisor	BC Public Service	$226,885	+$19,036 (+9.2%)
84	Jean M WaltersLegal Counsel	BC Public Service	$226,830	+$25,377 (+12.6%)
85	Andrew CochraneCrown Counsel Level 3	BC Public Service	$226,452	−$1,118 (−0.5%)
86	James MacAulayCrown Counsel	BC Public Service	$224,888	+$16,116 (+7.7%)
87	Alexandra R HenleyLegal Counsel	BC Public Service	$224,569	−$8,127 (−3.5%)
88	Vittorio ToselliCrown Counsel Level 3	BC Public Service	$224,358	+$14,166 (+6.7%)
89	Basil McCormickAdministrative Crown Counsel	BC Public Service	$224,072	+$14,164 (+6.7%)
90	David LaytonCrown Counsel Manager	BC Public Service	$223,834	+$6,845 (+3.2%)
91	Karrie Anne WolfeLegal Counsel	BC Public Service	$223,651	+$1,349 (+0.6%)
92	Bernard P CaffaroCrown Counsel	BC Public Service	$223,205	+$25,489 (+12.9%)
93	Kevin M KohanChief Legislative Counsel	BC Public Service	$222,655	+$19,608 (+9.7%)
94	Jeffrey Van hinteDeputy Supervising Counsel	BC Public Service	$221,970	+$18,302 (+9.0%)
95	J Brian MacFarlaneCrown Counsel Level 3B	BC Public Service	$220,809	+$6,795 (+3.2%)
96	Russ A JonesAssist Deputy Minister Non–OIC	BC Public Service	$220,795
97	Damienne Fox DarbyCrown Counsel	BC Public Service	$220,451	−$610 (−0.3%)
98	Lyle HillabyLegal Counsel Level 3	BC Public Service	$218,696	+$9,449 (+4.5%)
99	Debbie ChanLegal Counsel	BC Public Service	$218,679	+$15,781 (+7.8%)
100	Trevor J CockfieldAdmin Crown Counsel	BC Public Service	$217,941	+$18,433 (+9.2%)

By sector

Sector	People	Median	Highest
Public service	13,983	$89,725	$372,919

Largest employers

All employers

Employer	People	Median	Total
BC Public Service	13,983	$89,725	$1.4B

Questions and answers

How many people were on the 2022 Sunshine List?

13,983 people paid $75,000 or more in 2022, at 1 employers, +12.4% on 2021 (12,444 people).

Who was the highest paid on the 2022 list?

Geoffrey Moyse, Ex Couns Off of Dep Att Gen at BC Public Service, with a salary of $372,919.

What was the median salary on the 2022 list?

$89,725, +1.0% on 2021. It is the median of people paid $75,000 or more, not of every public employee.

Which sector had the most people on the list in 2022?

Public service, with 13,983 people (median $89,725).

Which employer had the most people on the list in 2022?

BC Public Service, with 13,983 people.

When was the 2022 Sunshine List released?

In 2022. Each list covers the salaries paid in one year and is published after it ends.

What is “gross salary”?

The one pay figure British Columbia publishes for each person for the fiscal year, shown as published. British Columbia does not publish taxable benefits separately, so none are shown. How the lists work

Why is someone not on the list?

Only people paid $75,000 or more in the year are listed, and only by the public employers the Financial Information Act covers. Someone paid less that year, or working elsewhere, does not appear.