Melissa Thomson
Deputy Minister / Sous-ministre
Top 1.8% — #5,423 of 294,698 on the Ontario list (2023)
Employer
Long-Term Care / Soins de longue duréeProvince
OntarioYear
2023Sector
Government of Ontario - MinistriesJob Title
Deputy Minister / Sous-ministreCompensation at a Glance
Latest (2025)
$384,444.69
+30.8% YoY
Career Earnings
$918,756.75
3 years on record
Career High
$384,444.69
in 2025
Average Annual
$306,252.25
+60% total growth
2023 Compensation Breakdown
Salary
$240,086.09
Benefits
$288.78
Compensation History
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Compensation History
| Year | Compensation | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $384,444.69 | +30.8% |
| 2024 | $293,937.19 | +22.3% |
| 2023 | $240,374.87 | – |
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