Melanie Chalmers
Legal Director
Top 0.6% — #2,408 of 404,922 on the Ontario list (2025)
Employer
Attorney GeneralProvince
OntarioYear
2025Sector
Government of Ontario – MinistriesJob Title
Legal DirectorCompensation at a Glance
Latest (2025)
$329,506.27
+42.9% YoY
Career Earnings
$796,787.64
3 years on record
Career High
$329,506.27
in 2025
Average Annual
$265,595.88
+39% total growth
2025 Compensation Breakdown
Salary
$329,179.77
Benefits
$326.50
Compensation History
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Compensation History
| Year | Compensation | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $329,506.27 | +42.9% |
| 2024 | $230,533.42 | -2.6% |
| 2023 | $236,747.95 | – |
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