Samir Girdhar

$127,795.96asSenior Economist

Employed by Municipal Affairs and Housing in 2025, according to Government of Ontario public salary records.

Position

Senior Economist

Employer

Municipal Affairs and Housing

Salary Information

Historical salary and taxable benefits from 2021 to 2025.

YearPositionSalaryBenefitsPerformance
2025
Senior Economist
$127,795.96
$157.80
2.06%
2024
Senior Economist
$125,219.03
$151.34
13.8%
2022
Senior Economist
$110,032.90
$135.93
8.93%
2021
Senior Economist
$101,015.00
$131.68

Samir Girdhar, Senior Economist at Municipal Affairs and Housing, earned a disclosed salary of $127,795.96 in 2025 on the Ontario Sunshine List. This represents a 2.06% increase over the previous year's reported salary. Samir Girdhar has appeared on the Ontario Sunshine List 4 times between 2021 and 2025, with reported earnings peaking at $127,795.96 in 2025. In addition to salary, $157.80 in taxable benefits was disclosed for 2025. Municipal Affairs and Housing reports under the Government of Ontario – Ministries sector of Ontario's public sector salary disclosure.

Top earning Senior Economists in Municipal Affairs and Housing

NameSalary
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