Karen Ellis
Deputy Minister
Top 0.5% — #1,829 of 378,126 on the Ontario list (2024)
Employer
Solicitor GeneralProvince
OntarioYear
2024Sector
Government of Ontario – MinistriesJob Title
Deputy MinisterCompensation at a Glance
Latest (2025)
$194,458.60
-39.8% YoY
Career Earnings
$865,643.00
3 years on record
Career High
$348,358.36
in 2023
Average Annual
$288,547.67
-44% total growth
2024 Compensation Breakdown
Salary
$298,463.44
Benefits
$24,362.60
Compensation History
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Compensation History
| Year | Compensation | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $194,458.60 | -39.8% |
| 2024 | $322,826.04 | -7.3% |
| 2023 | $348,358.36 | – |
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