Sheila Ritson-Bennett
Legal Counsel
Top 1.1% — #4,264 of 404,922 on the Ontario list (2025)
Employer
Attorney GeneralProvince
OntarioYear
2025Sector
Government of Ontario – MinistriesJob Title
Legal CounselCompensation at a Glance
Latest (2025)
$294,470.16
+42.9% YoY
Career Earnings
$500,478.33
2 years on record
Career High
$294,470.16
in 2025
Average Annual
$250,239.16
+43% total growth
2025 Compensation Breakdown
Salary
$294,470.16
Benefits
$0.00
Compensation History
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Compensation History
| Year | Compensation | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $294,470.16 | +42.9% |
| 2024 | $206,008.17 | – |
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