City of Burnaby employees took home a combined total of $158.48 million last year, according to the 2016 statement of financial information (SOFI).
Of the 3,777 employees, 738 of them made more than $75,000, 14 more when compared to the 2015 SOFI.
The top earner was city manager Lambert Chu, who was appointed to his post May 2016 after serving as deputy city manager since 2012. Chu made $247,032 last year (including benefits).
Following Chu in the top 10 salaries are: Leon Gous, director of engineering, $211,337; Denise Jorgenson (now retired), director of finance, $209,225; Chad Turpin, deputy city manager, $206,803; Lou Pelletier, director of planning and building, $201,654; Dave Ellenwood, director of parks, recreation and cultural services, $199,233; Richard Mester, asset manager, $192,620; Shari Wallace, chief information officer, $186,906; Joseph Robertson, fire chief, $178,399; and May Leung, city solicitor, $175,470.
Over in council chambers, Mayor Derek Corrigan earned $130,856, just over $2,900 more than the previous year.
Councillors each took home $59,377 or $59,866.
Coun. Sav Dhaliwal had the highest travel claim at $13,031, followed by Corrigan at $11,406. Coun. Colleen Jordan was the only councillor not to claim any travel expenses.
