Head to head
Counsel vs Operator
The median disclosed Counsel salary is $141,086 higher — from 4,703 real Sunshine List records.
Counsel
$250,533
median · latest year
- Top decile (p90)
- $326,508
- Disclosed at $100K+
- 711
- Biggest employer
- Attorney General
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.