John Payne
Judge
Top 3.2% — #13,146 of 404,922 on the Ontario list (2025)
Employer
Ontario Court Of JusticeProvince
OntarioYear
2025Sector
Government of Ontario – JudiciaryJob Title
JudgeCompensation at a Glance
Latest (2025)
$226,463.15
-29.2% YoY
Career Earnings
$936,411.98
3 years on record
Career High
$390,285.50
in 2023
Average Annual
$312,137.33
-42% total growth
2025 Compensation Breakdown
Salary
$224,812.54
Benefits
$0.00
Compensation History
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Compensation History
| Year | Compensation | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $226,463.15 | -29.2% |
| 2024 | $319,663.33 | -18.1% |
| 2023 | $390,285.50 | – |
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