Head to head
Captain vs Operator
The median disclosed Captain salary is $50,617 higher — from 4,896 real Sunshine List records.
Captain
$160,064
median · latest year
- Top decile (p90)
- $178,352
- Disclosed at $100K+
- 904
- Biggest employer
- City Of Ottawa
Operator
$109,447
median · latest year
- Top decile (p90)
- $126,710
- Disclosed at $100K+
- 3,992
- Biggest employer
- City Of Toronto – Toronto Transit Commission
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.