Ruth Elizabeth Merskey
Special Advisor and Executive Assistant
Employer
Treasury Board SecretariatProvince
OntarioYear
2024Sector
Government of Ontario – MinistriesJob Title
Special Advisor and Executive AssistantCompensation at a Glance
Latest (2025)
$148,346.69
+17.6% YoY
Career Earnings
$395,792.51
3 years on record
Career High
$148,346.69
in 2025
Average Annual
$131,930.84
+22% total growth
2024 Compensation Breakdown
Salary
$126,004.99
Benefits
$163.26
Compensation History
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Compensation History
| Year | Compensation | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $148,346.69 | +17.6% |
| 2024 | $126,168.25 | +4.0% |
| 2023 | $121,277.57 | – |
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