Keith Palmer
Deputy Minister
Top 0.3% — #1,250 of 404,922 on the Ontario list (2025)
Employer
SportProvince
OntarioYear
2025Sector
Government of Ontario – MinistriesJob Title
Deputy MinisterCompensation at a Glance
Latest (2025)
$381,481.02
+33.6% YoY
Career Earnings
$891,603.73
3 years on record
Career High
$381,481.02
in 2025
Average Annual
$297,201.24
+70% total growth
2025 Compensation Breakdown
Salary
$368,592.30
Benefits
$12,888.72
Compensation History
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Compensation History
| Year | Compensation | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $381,481.02 | +33.6% |
| 2024 | $285,615.58 | +27.2% |
| 2023 | $224,507.13 | – |
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