Karen Golden
Counsel
Top 18.7% — #70,766 of 378,126 on the Ontario list (2024)
Employer
Attorney GeneralProvince
OntarioYear
2024Sector
Government of Ontario – MinistriesJob Title
CounselCompensation at a Glance
Latest (2025)
$307,075.90
+109.8% YoY
Career Earnings
$689,952.76
3 years on record
Career High
$307,075.90
in 2025
Average Annual
$229,984.25
+30% total growth
2024 Compensation Breakdown
Salary
$146,092.15
Benefits
$250.71
Compensation History
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Compensation History
| Year | Compensation | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $307,075.90 | +109.8% |
| 2024 | $146,342.86 | -38.1% |
| 2023 | $236,534.00 | – |
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