David Cunliffe
Fire Chief
Top 2.3% — #6,645 of 294,698 on the Ontario list (2023)
Employer
City Of HamiltonProvince
OntarioYear
2023Sector
Municipalities & ServicesJob Title
Fire ChiefCompensation at a Glance
Latest (2025)
$253,386.24
+3.1% YoY
Career Earnings
$734,243.37
3 years on record
Career High
$253,386.24
in 2025
Average Annual
$244,747.79
+8% total growth
2023 Compensation Breakdown
Salary
$214,026.82
Benefits
$21,171.93
Compensation History
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Compensation History
| Year | Compensation | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $253,386.24 | +3.1% |
| 2024 | $245,658.38 | +4.4% |
| 2023 | $235,198.75 | – |
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