Captain Operation vs Senior Technical Engineer/Officer
In 2025, the median salary for Captain Operation was $1,105 (0.7%) higher than for Senior Technical Engineer/Officer: $156,235 against $155,130. Captain Operation had 453 people on the list, Senior Technical Engineer/Officer 464.
At a glance
| Captain Operation | Senior Technical Engineer/Officer | |
|---|---|---|
| People on the 2025 list | 453 | 464 |
| Median salary | $156,235 | $155,130 |
| Middle half | $154,470–$164,551 | $151,839–$165,540 |
| Highest salary | $269,411 | $240,776 |
| Total salaries | $74,217,878 | $73,383,849 |
| People, change | −3.6% vs 2024 | +0.9% vs 2024 |
| Median, change | +3.5% vs 2024 | +3.4% vs 2024 |
Median salary by year
Show as a table
| Year | Captain Operation | Senior Technical Engineer/Officer |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | $103,521 | |
| 1998 | $107,864 | |
| 1999 | $110,544 | |
| 2000 | $108,625 | |
| 2001 | $112,191 | |
| 2002 | $114,807 | |
| 2005 | $112,479 | |
| 2006 | $111,627 | |
| 2007 | $111,637 | |
| 2008 | $110,824 | |
| 2009 | $102,720 | $116,184 |
| 2010 | $102,517 | $114,145 |
| 2011 | $102,964 | $116,722 |
| 2012 | $103,389 | $116,246 |
| 2013 | $127,543 | $119,244 |
| 2014 | $118,340 | $120,351 |
| 2015 | $114,195 | $122,948 |
| 2016 | $114,072 | $126,390 |
| 2017 | $130,197 | $127,378 |
| 2018 | $124,908 | $125,224 |
| 2019 | $129,154 | $127,898 |
| 2020 | $133,372 | $136,301 |
| 2021 | $138,204 | $135,606 |
| 2022 | $150,349 | $139,338 |
| 2023 | $145,412 | $149,362 |
| 2024 | $150,902 | $149,982 |
| 2025 | $156,235 | $155,130 |
People on the list by year
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| Year | Captain Operation | Senior Technical Engineer/Officer |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 8 | |
| 1998 | 14 | |
| 1999 | 38 | |
| 2000 | 58 | |
| 2001 | 88 | |
| 2002 | 104 | |
| 2005 | 199 | |
| 2006 | 258 | |
| 2007 | 309 | |
| 2008 | 372 | |
| 2009 | 63 | 427 |
| 2010 | 130 | 425 |
| 2011 | 85 | 422 |
| 2012 | 82 | 446 |
| 2013 | 525 | 462 |
| 2014 | 504 | 422 |
| 2015 | 497 | 491 |
| 2016 | 494 | 452 |
| 2017 | 496 | 492 |
| 2018 | 494 | 521 |
| 2019 | 484 | 518 |
| 2020 | 479 | 530 |
| 2021 | 482 | 511 |
| 2022 | 481 | 477 |
| 2023 | 476 | 463 |
| 2024 | 470 | 460 |
| 2025 | 453 | 464 |
Highest paid in 2025
Captain Operation
| # | Name | Employer | Salary | Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrew Macsween | City Of Toronto | $269,411 | $2,084 |
| 2 | Blair Wallhouse | City Of Toronto | $258,881 | $2,084 |
| 3 | Craig Lester | City Of Toronto | $256,726 | $2,084 |
| 4 | John Pagnotta | City Of Toronto | $252,050 | $2,084 |
| 5 | Powin Low | City Of Toronto | $243,306 | $2,084 |
Senior Technical Engineer/Officer
| # | Name | Employer | Salary | Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muhammad Wasay | Ontario Power Generation | $240,776 | $881 |
| 2 | Manzur Alam | Ontario Power Generation | $227,903 | $6,230 |
| 3 | Sm Babar Berry | Ontario Power Generation | $225,511 | $1,028 |
| 4 | Rupesh Desai | Ontario Power Generation | $222,312 | $6,405 |
| 5 | Azmat Mian | Ontario Power Generation | $218,693 | $6,230 |
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Questions and answers
Which pays more, Captain Operation or Senior Technical Engineer/Officer?
By median salary in 2025, Captain Operation: $156,235 against $155,130.
Which has more people on the list?
Senior Technical Engineer/Officer: 464 against 453 in 2025.
How has the gap changed since 2009?
In 2009 the median for Captain Operation was $102,720 and for Senior Technical Engineer/Officer $116,184, a gap of $13,465; in 2025 the gap was $1,105.
What do these figures cover?
Only people paid $100,000 or more are on the list, so medians and counts describe them, not everyone with each title.
What does “salary paid” include?
What the employer paid in the calendar year, so it can include overtime, retroactive pay, vacation payouts, severance or a partial year. Taxable benefits are listed separately. How the lists work