Kristi Cairns
Legislative Counsel
Top 0.9% — #3,524 of 404,922 on the Ontario list (2025)
Employer
Attorney GeneralProvince
OntarioYear
2025Sector
Government of Ontario – MinistriesJob Title
Legislative CounselCompensation at a Glance
Latest (2025)
$311,772.32
+35.0% YoY
Career Earnings
$779,489.12
3 years on record
Career High
$311,772.32
in 2025
Average Annual
$259,829.71
+32% total growth
2025 Compensation Breakdown
Salary
$311,445.82
Benefits
$326.50
Compensation History
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Compensation History
| Year | Compensation | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $311,772.32 | +35.0% |
| 2024 | $230,968.85 | -2.4% |
| 2023 | $236,747.95 | – |
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