Denise Cole
Deputy Minister
Top 0.3% — #1,285 of 378,126 on the Ontario list (2024)
Employer
EducationProvince
OntarioYear
2024Sector
Government of Ontario – MinistriesJob Title
Deputy MinisterCompensation at a Glance
Latest (2025)
$401,059.79
+15.5% YoY
Career Earnings
$1,114,172.46
3 years on record
Career High
$401,059.79
in 2025
Average Annual
$371,390.82
+10% total growth
2024 Compensation Breakdown
Salary
$340,898.29
Benefits
$6,300.61
Compensation History
Loading chart...
Compensation History
| Year | Compensation | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $401,059.79 | +15.5% |
| 2024 | $347,198.90 | -5.1% |
| 2023 | $365,913.77 | – |
Explore related people
Browse peers by employer, role, and name.
Top earners at Education
- Kate Manson-SmithDeputy Minister$319,230
- Doreen LamarcheExecutive Director, Education Finance Office$243,990
- Andrew DavisAssistant Deputy Minister, Education Labour and Finance Division$236,601
- Rocco PasseroChief Information Officer$236,425
- Didem ProulxAssistant Deputy Minister, Capital and Business Support Division$235,350
- Stephany BaloghExecutive Director, Provincial and Demonstration Schools Branch$222,787
Highest-paid Deputy Minister in Ontario
- Serge ImbrognoDeputy Minister$548,678
- Gergely OrencsakDeputy Minister$541,777
- Deborah RichardsonDeputy Minister$454,209
- Martha GreenbergDeputy Minister$430,095
- Jason FitzsimmonsDeputy Minister$416,514
- Douglas JonesDeputy Minister$413,094