Head to head
Captain vs Communications Operator
The median disclosed Captain salary is $36,790 higher — from 1,609 real Sunshine List records.
Captain
$160,064
median · latest year
- Top decile (p90)
- $178,352
- Disclosed at $100K+
- 904
- Biggest employer
- City Of Ottawa
Communications Operator
$123,274
median · latest year
- Top decile (p90)
- $144,701
- Disclosed at $100K+
- 705
- Biggest employer
- Ontario Provincial Police
Medians cover only salaries disclosed under the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act ($100,000+). Whole-market pay for either occupation can be lower — see career paths for market medians.