Background Investigator
Every Background Investigator on the Ontario Sunshine List — public-sector employees with this job title, their employers and total compensation.
How pay is distributed
Where the 8 Background Investigators on the list actually sit — not just the average. Bars show how many people fall in each pay band.
Who employs the most Background Investigators
Employers with the most people in this role, ranked by headcount.
Every Background Investigator on the list
Open any row for the full salary history of that person.
| Rank | Name & Position | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sergei Acay Background Investigator | $207,972 |
| 2 | Karen Dunn Background Investigator | $153,486 |
| 3 | Michael Larouche Background Investigator | $147,096 |
| 4 | Stephen Crawford Background Investigator | $138,890 |
| 5 | Lisa Black Background Investigator | $124,647 |
| 6 | Kimberley Horne Background Investigator | $121,159 |
| 7 | Fred Lebarr Background Investigator | $116,472 |
| 8 | Melanie Mezzatesta Background Investigator | $101,620 |
Common questions
About Background Investigator pay on the Ontario Sunshine List.
What is the average Background Investigator salary in Ontario?
The average total compensation for a Background Investigator on the Ontario Sunshine List is $139,130.00, based on 8 people in the role in 2025.
What is the highest Background Investigator salary in Ontario?
The highest-paid Background Investigator on the Ontario Sunshine List earned $209,093.81 in total compensation. The lowest in the disclosure earned $101,619.60.
How many Background Investigators are on the Ontario Sunshine List?
8 people with the job title Background Investigator appear on the Ontario Sunshine List for 2025.
Which employer pays Background Investigators the most?
Ontario Provincial Police employs the most Background Investigators on the list (8), with an average compensation of $139,130.00 and a top earner at $209,093.81.