Melissa Shields
Elementary Principal
Top 13.0% — #38,447 of 294,698 on the Ontario list (2023)
Employer
Durham District School BoardProvince
OntarioYear
2023Sector
School BoardsJob Title
Elementary PrincipalCompensation at a Glance
Latest (2025)
$152,760.42
-10.3% YoY
Career Earnings
$480,289.22
3 years on record
Career High
$170,313.38
in 2024
Average Annual
$160,096.41
-3% total growth
2023 Compensation Breakdown
Salary
$157,215.42
Benefits
$0.00
Compensation History
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Compensation History
| Year | Compensation | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $152,760.42 | -10.3% |
| 2024 | $170,313.38 | +8.3% |
| 2023 | $157,215.42 | – |
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