Virve Susanna Laaksonen-Craig
Deputy Minister
Top 0.2% — #873 of 404,922 on the Ontario list (2025)
Employer
Energy and MinesProvince
OntarioYear
2025Sector
Government of Ontario – MinistriesJob Title
Deputy MinisterCompensation at a Glance
Latest (2025)
$412,911.33
+32.4% YoY
Career Earnings
$724,713.76
2 years on record
Career High
$412,911.33
in 2025
Average Annual
$362,356.88
+32% total growth
2025 Compensation Breakdown
Salary
$403,369.61
Benefits
$9,541.72
Compensation History
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Compensation History
| Year | Compensation | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $412,911.33 | +32.4% |
| 2024 | $311,802.43 | – |
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