Tara Barry
Chief of Staff
Top 7.4% — #29,929 of 404,922 on the Ontario list (2025)
Employer
Northern Economic Development and GrowthProvince
OntarioYear
2025Sector
Government of Ontario – MinistriesJob Title
Chief of StaffCompensation at a Glance
Latest (2025)
$186,516.54
+7.1% YoY
Career Earnings
$525,063.32
3 years on record
Career High
$186,516.54
in 2025
Average Annual
$175,021.11
+13% total growth
2025 Compensation Breakdown
Salary
$186,283.26
Benefits
$233.28
Compensation History
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Compensation History
| Year | Compensation | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $186,516.54 | +7.1% |
| 2024 | $174,128.56 | +5.9% |
| 2023 | $164,418.22 | – |
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