David Donovan
Chief of Staff / Chef de cabinet
Top 7.7% — #22,664 of 294,698 on the Ontario list (2023)
Employer
Energy / ÉnergieProvince
OntarioYear
2023Sector
Government of Ontario - MinistriesJob Title
Chief of Staff / Chef de cabinetCompensation at a Glance
Latest (2025)
$225,297.79
-7.0% YoY
Career Earnings
$646,148.60
3 years on record
Career High
$242,155.17
in 2024
Average Annual
$215,382.87
+26% total growth
2023 Compensation Breakdown
Salary
$178,463.98
Benefits
$231.66
Compensation History
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Compensation History
| Year | Compensation | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $225,297.79 | -7.0% |
| 2024 | $242,155.17 | +35.5% |
| 2023 | $178,695.64 | – |
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