James Leighton
Firefighter
Employer
City Of HamiltonProvince
OntarioYear
2023Sector
Municipalities & ServicesJob Title
FirefighterCompensation at a Glance
Latest (2025)
$121,471.61
-2.9% YoY
Career Earnings
$352,324.88
3 years on record
Career High
$125,047.98
in 2024
Average Annual
$117,441.63
+15% total growth
2023 Compensation Breakdown
Salary
$105,335.33
Benefits
$469.96
Compensation History
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Compensation History
| Year | Compensation | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $121,471.61 | -2.9% |
| 2024 | $125,047.98 | +18.2% |
| 2023 | $105,805.29 | – |
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