John Kelly
Deputy Minister
Top 0.6% — #2,178 of 378,126 on the Ontario list (2024)
Employer
Agriculture, Food And Rural AffairsProvince
OntarioYear
2024Sector
Government of Ontario – MinistriesJob Title
Deputy MinisterCompensation at a Glance
Latest (2025)
$345,595.10
+11.9% YoY
Career Earnings
$947,944.52
3 years on record
Career High
$345,595.10
in 2025
Average Annual
$315,981.51
+18% total growth
2024 Compensation Breakdown
Salary
$302,926.52
Benefits
$5,978.94
Compensation History
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Compensation History
| Year | Compensation | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $345,595.10 | +11.9% |
| 2024 | $308,905.46 | +5.3% |
| 2023 | $293,443.96 | – |
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