Public salaries in
Alberta.
Search the names, positions, salaries, and taxable benefits of public-sector employees in Alberta paid $159,833 or more in a calendar year.
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Highest-paid public-sector employees.
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Frequently asked questions
The disclosure, the threshold, and how to use this site.
What is the Alberta Sunshine List?
The Alberta Sunshine List is the annual public disclosure of public sector employees who were paid $159,833 or more in a calendar year under the Public Service Compensation Disclosure Policy.
What is the Sunshine List salary threshold in Alberta?
In Alberta, the disclosure threshold is $159,833 per calendar year.
When is the Alberta Sunshine List released?
Alberta releases the Sunshine List in Spring/Fall each year, covering the updated semi-annually.
Does the Sunshine List include benefits?
Yes. The disclosure reports salary paid and taxable benefits as separate amounts. Employee profiles on this site show both figures, along with salary history across every year a person appears on the list.
Why is it called the Sunshine List?
The name comes from the idea of "letting the sunshine in" on public spending — making taxpayer-funded salaries open and transparent. The nickname stuck and is now used for public sector salary disclosures across Canada.
How do I check if a name is on the Sunshine List?
Use the search bar above or visit the People page to search by name. If that person was paid $159,833 or more by a covered Alberta public sector employer, they will appear in the results.