Quarter of city workers make $100K+
A quarter of city workers make $100,000 or more annually, a cohort that’s doubled since five years ago. And the number making upwards of $200,000 has tripled over the same period. La Presse got the data from an access to information request.
In some cases, the city needs to pay high salaries because people in some roles could make as much or more in the private sector. But, without much explanation, there’s an indication that a few police officers are earning big money, but the SPVM won’t say why. Are these cops getting danger pay for undertaking risky activities? We won’t be told.
DavidH 09:05 on 2021-10-15 Permalink
It’s overtime. All the traffic shifts are double pay and billed to MTQ or the city. Those are staffed by officers on their days off so as not to diminish the number of officers on the road. Hence 200% pay + transport.
Em 10:07 on 2021-10-15 Permalink
David’s right. Not all cops regularly volunteer for OT shifts, so the ones that do can significantly raise their compensation.
thomas 11:03 on 2021-10-15 Permalink
Historically government workers were paid a discount as they have greater job security than private sector workers.
Spi 12:17 on 2021-10-15 Permalink
and gold plated pensions, most of the time less stressful and performance oriented work environments.