Darrell Johnston
Sr Wildfire Officer Operations at BC Public Service. On British Columbia’s salary disclosure list 10 years between 2015 and 2026.
- Gross salary
- $162,993.00
Change from 2025: +$4,929 (+3.1%)10years on
the list
Among 6 people with the title “Sr Wildfire Officer Operations” in 2026
Paid more than 66% of them. Their median: $159,223.
Among 22,383 people at BC Public Service in 2026
1,114th highest paid. Their median: $96,267.
Paid more than 93% of everyone on the 2026 salary disclosure list, which only lists people paid $75,000 or more.
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- Brad Litke$164,492
- Greg Boyachuk$159,660
- Russell Murphy$158,786
- Jeremy Angus$145,292
The 4 paid closest to Darrell Johnston in 2026, by rank at the employer.
Paid close to Darrell Johnston at BC Public Service
- Ian CunningsSr Dir Regional Operations$163,239
- Debra GrangerCrown Counsel$163,149
- Jaehyuk LeeCrown Counsel Level 2$163,117
- Darrell Johnstonthis person$162,993
- Justin Elliott CalofChief Negotiator for Forests$162,927
- Genevieve LambertChief Digital Officer$162,904
- Steven HaywoodExec Director and Registrar$162,898
Ranked just above and below in 2026.
Gross salary by year
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| Year | Gross salary | Median for the job |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $75,623 | |
| 2018 | $87,887 | $85,342 |
| 2019 | $91,973 | $84,932 |
| 2020 | $86,341 | $79,208 |
| 2021 | $82,009 | $85,679 |
| 2022 | $125,900 | $105,661 |
| 2023 | $122,724 | $110,532 |
| 2024 | $157,951 | |
| 2025 | $158,064 | $143,096 |
| 2026 | $162,993 | $159,223 |
History
| Year | Employer and job | Gross salary | In 2025 dollars | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | BC Public ServiceSr Wildfire Officer Operations | $162,993 | $162,993 | +$4,929 (+3.1%) |
| 2025 | BC Public ServiceSr Wildfire Officer Operations | $158,064 | $161,425 | +$113 (+0.1%) |
| 2024 | BC Public ServiceWildfire Preparedness Officer | $157,951 | $165,577 | +$35,227 (+28.7%) |
| 2023 | BC Public ServiceWildfire Technician | $122,724 | $133,689 | −$3,176 (−2.5%) |
| 2022 | BC Public ServiceWildfire Technician | $125,900 | $146,621 | +$43,891 (+53.5%) |
| 2021 | BC Public ServiceWildfire Technician | $82,009 | $98,175 | −$4,332 (−5.0%) |
| 2020 | BC Public ServiceWildfire Assistant | $86,341 | $104,148 | −$5,632 (−6.1%) |
| 2019 | BC Public ServiceWildfire Assistant | $91,973 | $113,534 | +$4,086 (+4.6%) |
| 2018 | BC Public ServiceForest Protection Assistant | $87,887 | $111,441 | |
| 2015 | BC Public ServiceUnit Crew–Crew Leader | $75,623 | $100,809 |
In 2025 dollars: each year’s pay at 2025 prices, by British Columbia’s consumer price index (Statistics Canada, table 18-10-0005-01), each fiscal year priced at the calendar year most of its months fall in.
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Questions and answers
Why is Darrell Johnston on the salary disclosure list?
BC Public Service paid Darrell Johnston $162,993 in 2026. British Columbia’s public employers must disclose everyone they paid $75,000 or more in a fiscal year, under the Financial Information Act.
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
What do the comparisons mean?
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