David Barnes
Assistant Deputy Minister, Strategic Industries
Top 0.8% — #3,243 of 404,922 on the Ontario list (2025)
Employer
Economic Development, Job Creation and TradeProvince
OntarioYear
2025Sector
Government of Ontario – MinistriesJob Title
Assistant Deputy Minister, Strategic IndustriesCompensation at a Glance
Latest (2025)
$320,054.57
+28.1% YoY
Career Earnings
$810,643.74
3 years on record
Career High
$320,054.57
in 2025
Average Annual
$270,214.58
+33% total growth
2025 Compensation Breakdown
Salary
$319,743.89
Benefits
$310.68
Compensation History
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Compensation History
| Year | Compensation | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $320,054.57 | +28.1% |
| 2024 | $249,807.57 | +3.7% |
| 2023 | $240,781.60 | – |
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