Government of Ontario – Ministries
Education salaries
756 people paid $100,000 or more in 2025. On the disclosure list every year from 1999 to 2025 (with gaps).
People on the 2025 list
756
−15.5% vs 2024
Median salary
$127,198
+1.0% vs 2024
Highest salary
$367,633
Total disclosed
$100M
Highest paid in 2025
Top 100 of 756
| # | Name | Salary | Benefits | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Denise ColeDeputy Minister | $367,633 | $33,427 | +$26,735 (+7.8%) |
| 2 | Rupert GordonAssistant Deputy Minister, Strategic Policy and Planning Division | $319,709 | $310 | +$89,882 (+39.1%) |
| 3 | Yael GinslerAssistant Deputy Minister, Student Achievement Division | $316,578 | $293 | +$101,679 (+47.3%) |
| 4 | Kate Manson-SmithDeputy Minister | $315,159 | $380 | +$22,642 (+7.7%) |
| 5 | Michael HudeckiManager, Funding Policy Unit | $299,658 | $193 | +$179,249 (+148.9%) |
| 6 | Doreen LamarcheExecutive Director, Education Finance Office | $289,171 | $315 | +$45,471 (+18.7%) |
| 7 | Didem ProulxAssistant Deputy Minister, Capital and Business Support Division | $285,353 | $309 | +$50,283 (+21.4%) |
| 8 | Louis DimitracopoulosChief Administrative Officer and Assistant Deputy Minister, Corporate Management and Services Division | $283,766 | $309 | +$61,267 (+27.5%) |
| 9 | Andrew DavisAssistant Deputy Minister, Education Labour and Finance Division | $280,079 | $315 | +$43,776 (+18.5%) |
| 10 | Holly MoranAssistant Deputy Minister, Early Years and Child Care Division | $278,536 | $295 | +$56,019 (+25.2%) |
| 11 | Claudine MunroeAssistant Deputy Minister, Indigenous Education and Well Being Division | $252,236 | $257 | +$68,671 (+37.4%) |
| 12 | Giselle BasantaAssistant Deputy Minister, Education Equity and Governance Secretariat | $250,039 | $307 | new |
| 13 | Nadine RamdialDirector, Strategic Human Resources Branch | $232,978 | $236 | +$60,246 (+34.9%) |
| 14 | Didier PomerleauAssistant Deputy Minister, French Language Education Division | $232,348 | $254 | +$58,047 (+33.3%) |
| 15 | Andrea DuttonDirector, Capital Policy Branch | $232,053 | $242 | +$55,461 (+31.4%) |
| 16 | Ian RossDirector, Communications Branch | $231,153 | $250 | +$38,090 (+19.7%) |
| 17 | Mersad FardDirector, Transfer Payment and Divisional Finance Branch | $229,679 | $225 | +$67,032 (+41.2%) |
| 18 | Rachel OsborneDirector, Education Equity and Board Governance Branch | $226,261 | $246 | +$42,747 (+23.3%) |
| 19 | Suzanne GordonDirector, Inclusive Education and Well-Being Branch | $224,250 | $250 | +$34,543 (+18.2%) |
| 20 | Paul CleaverDirector, Corporate Finance and Services Branch | $224,094 | $234 | +$52,964 (+30.9%) |
| 21 | Patrick ByamDirector, Safe Schools Branch | $218,230 | $156 | +$76,032 (+53.5%) |
| 22 | Matthew BeattieDirector, Labour Relations Operations Branch | $218,225 | $208 | +$67,806 (+45.1%) |
| 23 | Mishaal SurtiDirector, Curriculum Assessment and Student Success Policy Branch | $217,711 | $225 | +$55,329 (+34.1%) |
| 24 | Romina Di PasqualeDirector, Enrolment, Funding and Labour Policy Branch | $217,194 | $237 | +$46,898 (+27.5%) |
| 25 | Andrew LockerDirector, Field Services Branch | $214,164 | $223 | +$51,980 (+32.1%) |
| 26 | Linda WallSuperintendent | $213,744 | $0 | +$41,741 (+24.3%) |
| 27 | Vanessa FerreiraDirector, Corporate Coordination Branch | $213,133 | $229 | +$48,843 (+29.7%) |
| 28 | Aaron MoffattDirector, Operations Branch | $208,868 | $212 | +$58,247 (+38.7%) |
| 29 | Matthew DesrosiersDirector, Funding Branch | $205,174 | $217 | +$46,158 (+29.0%) |
| 30 | Whitney WilsonDirector, Early Years Branch | $205,062 | $185 | +$102,397 (+99.7%) |
| 31 | Mehul MehtaDirector, School Board Advanced Support Branch | $201,964 | $220 | +$44,370 (+28.2%) |
| 32 | Karen PuhlmannDirector, Child Care Branch | $201,426 | $219 | +$37,414 (+22.8%) |
| 33 | Rupinder JohalDirector, Strategic Policy and Education Workforce Branch | $199,405 | $205 | +$43,622 (+28.0%) |
| 34 | Shirley CarderDirector, Mental Health Branch | $198,333 | $216 | +$43,802 (+28.3%) |
| 35 | Dehai YangDirector, Financial Analysis and Accountability Branch | $194,361 | $215 | +$39,002 (+25.1%) |
| 36 | Katherine WilliamsDirector, Skills Development and Apprenticeship Branch | $193,601 | $203 | +$56,741 (+41.5%) |
| 37 | Gina CaruanoDirector, French-Language Teaching and Learning Branch | $190,493 | $235 | new |
| 38 | Nicholas BertrandDirector, Indigenous Education Office | $187,172 | $207 | +$36,870 (+24.5%) |
| 39 | Luc DavetDirector, French-Language Education, Policies and Programs Branch | $186,534 | $210 | +$33,264 (+21.7%) |
| 40 | Namrata BainsDirector, Education Analytics Branch | $186,200 | $208 | +$37,206 (+25.0%) |
| 41 | Wade CrevierSenior Manager, Investigation and Enforcement Unit | $185,687 | $193 | +$44,887 (+31.9%) |
| 42 | Jeanne LeonardPrincipal, Elementary Program | $185,028 | $0 | −$18,166 (−8.9%) |
| 43 | Charmaine PereraDirector, Special Education and Success for All Branch | $184,290 | $206 | +$33,350 (+22.1%) |
| 44 | Paul BloyeDirector, Capital Programs Branch | $181,449 | $163 | +$37,447 (+26.0%) |
| 45 | Claire CorinthiosDirector, Education Data Branch | $179,868 | $203 | +$31,860 (+21.5%) |
| 46 | Elsbeth SchokkingSenior Manager, Arts, Languages and Indigenous Studies | $177,541 | $193 | +$42,305 (+31.3%) |
| 47 | Heather GibsonPrincipal, Resource Services | $176,815 | $0 | +$3,640 (+2.1%) |
| 48 | Daniel MaggiacomoPrincipal | $176,815 | $0 | +$17,715 (+11.1%) |
| 49 | Christopher WuManager, Unit A | $174,210 | $193 | +$29,782 (+20.6%) |
| 50 | Christopher PopovichSenior Manager, Math, Careers, Business and Humanities Unit | $173,714 | $190 | +$52,107 (+42.8%) |
| 51 | Christine JaramilloPrincipal | $172,861 | $0 | +$26,472 (+18.1%) |
| 52 | Andrea MckinleyPrincipal | $172,861 | $0 | new |
| 53 | Lori MoroneyPrincipal | $172,861 | $0 | new |
| 54 | Ryan RigbyManager, New Media and Creative Services | $172,045 | $188 | |
| 55 | Nooreen LadhaManager, Early Years Program Policy Unit | $170,873 | $189 | +$36,044 (+26.7%) |
| 56 | Jessica LippertChief of Staff | $170,760 | $214 | +$69,612 (+68.8%) |
| 57 | Tania ThiyagaratnamSenior Manager, Responsive, Professional Learning Supports Team | $169,300 | $184 | +$39,037 (+30.0%) |
| 58 | Pepe GarieriEducation Officer | $168,980 | $0 | +$22,051 (+15.0%) |
| 59 | Paul DuffyDirector, Education Modelling and Forecasting Branch | $167,758 | $210 | +$54,122 (+47.6%) |
| 60 | Prachee ShuklaManager, Strategic Business Unit | $164,704 | $179 | +$36,325 (+28.3%) |
| 61 | Mercilyn BaxterManager, Inclusive Schools Unit | $162,785 | $183 | +$29,889 (+22.5%) |
| 62 | Owen MacriDeputy Chief of Staff | $160,411 | $201 | −$1,629 (−1.0%) |
| 63 | Talene PalvetzianManager, System Learning and Supports Unit | $160,227 | $184 | new |
| 64 | Anna LaDirector, Strategic Planning, Coordination and Intergovernmental Affairs Branch | $159,345 | $197 | +$15,861 (+11.1%) |
| 65 | Alexandra De RosaManager, Policy, Strategy and Innovation | $158,656 | $174 | +$33,816 (+27.1%) |
| 66 | Suzanne DiasManager, Strategic Initiatives Unit | $158,376 | $193 | +$2,764 (+1.8%) |
| 67 | Lisa HeatonManager, Issues Management and Media Relations | $158,376 | $193 | +$3,286 (+2.1%) |
| 68 | Marie-Christine LemenchickRegional Manager, Ottawa | $158,376 | $328 | +$1,251 (+0.8%) |
| 69 | Caroline CutlerManager, Planning and Reporting Unit | $155,594 | $187 | +$5,481 (+3.7%) |
| 70 | Sergio GomesEducation Officer, Private School Inspector | $155,411 | $25 | new |
| 71 | Cathy BlacklockSenior Manager, Technology Enabled Learning Ontario | $155,407 | $193 | +$393 (+0.3%) |
| 72 | William ComeauManager, Data Management | $155,407 | $193 | −$1,149 (−0.7%) |
| 73 | Shelley Duquette-LafortuneExecutive Lead, Special Projects | $155,407 | $328 | −$5,351 (−3.3%) |
| 74 | Bradley PartingtonManager, Forecasting and Labour Support Unit | $155,407 | $193 | −$4,696 (−2.9%) |
| 75 | Yves RainvilleManager, Leadership and Instructional Practices Support Unit | $155,407 | $193 | +$365 (+0.2%) |
| 76 | Christine RiedelManager, Private Schools and International Education | $155,407 | $193 | −$1,511 (−1.0%) |
| 77 | Stephen SimardRegional Manager, North Bay and Sudbury | $155,407 | $193 | +$354 (+0.2%) |
| 78 | Janice TaylorSenior Manager, Program management and Branch Operations | $155,407 | $193 | −$5,085 (−3.2%) |
| 79 | Emily WhiteManager, Enrolment Policy and Labour Implementation Unit | $155,407 | $193 | −$3,883 (−2.4%) |
| 80 | Christine WildemanManager, Divisional Administration Unit | $155,407 | $193 | −$2,592 (−1.6%) |
| 81 | Hanca ChangManager, Strategic Policy Unit | $155,403 | $193 | −$2,032 (−1.3%) |
| 82 | Nellie AvilaOperations Manager | $155,402 | $193 | −$2,692 (−1.7%) |
| 83 | Dubravka CvijeticSenior Manager, Controller | $155,402 | $193 | −$3,724 (−2.3%) |
| 84 | Olia Nadia KchikManager, Statistical Modelling and Trending | $155,402 | $193 | −$1,057 (−0.7%) |
| 85 | Pauline McnaughtonSenior Manager, Enhancement Programming Unit | $155,402 | $193 | −$3,847 (−2.4%) |
| 86 | Hitesh ChopraManager, School Renewal Unit | $155,396 | $193 | −$4,044 (−2.5%) |
| 87 | Julie BoudreaultManager, French-Language Education Policies and Programs Unit | $155,390 | $193 | +$488 (+0.3%) |
| 88 | Iyana BrowneSenior Manager, Licensing and Inspections Unit | $155,390 | $193 | −$4,833 (−3.0%) |
| 89 | Jeffrey MoserRegional Manager, London | $155,390 | $193 | −$2,701 (−1.7%) |
| 90 | Megan BornerManager, Insights and Analysis Unit | $155,162 | $192 | −$986 (−0.6%) |
| 91 | Lorraine SmithManager, School Board Business Operations | $155,138 | $192 | −$938 (−0.6%) |
| 92 | Melissa WeylandEducation Officer | $155,105 | $180 | +$20,434 (+15.2%) |
| 93 | Lynne BlackettVice Principal | $155,102 | $0 | +$16,863 (+12.2%) |
| 94 | James GoverVice Principal, Secondary Program | $155,102 | $0 | +$15,871 (+11.4%) |
| 95 | Laurie MooreVice Principal | $155,102 | $0 | +$15,821 (+11.4%) |
| 96 | Sheila ReesVice Principal | $155,102 | $0 | +$15,998 (+11.5%) |
| 97 | Martina PreeceManager, Organization Effectiveness and Learning | $154,902 | $193 | −$3,558 (−2.2%) |
| 98 | Chantal FournierManager, French Language Curriculum Policy | $154,644 | $191 | +$3,379 (+2.2%) |
| 99 | Bryon BrisardEducation Officer | $154,320 | $306 | +$8,221 (+5.6%) |
| 100 | Andrea SequeiraManager, Emergency Management, Facilities and Library Unit | $153,923 | $193 | −$3,203 (−2.0%) |
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1996 | |
| 1997 | |
| 1998 | |
| 1999 | 16 |
| 2000 | 17 |
| 2001 | 22 |
| 2002 | 41 |
| 2003 | 59 |
| 2004 | 59 |
| 2005 | 79 |
| 2006 | 120 |
| 2007 | 151 |
| 2008 | 220 |
| 2009 | 296 |
| 2010 | 346 |
| 2011 | |
| 2012 | 396 |
| 2013 | 405 |
| 2014 | 480 |
| 2015 | 423 |
| 2016 | 474 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 567 |
| 2019 | 609 |
| 2020 | 575 |
| 2021 | 637 |
| 2022 | 671 |
| 2023 | |
| 2024 | 895 |
| 2025 | 756 |
Median salary by year
What each job pays at Education, 2025
The most common jobs, with their median salary against the same title across the list.
| Job | People | Median | Ontario median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education Officer | 64 | $149,719 | $143,677 | +4.2% |
| Senior Policy Advisor | 61 | $123,140 | $125,580 | −1.9% |
| Senior Policy Analyst | 20 | $126,877 | $124,547 | +1.9% |
| Team Lead | 17 | $131,631 | $129,945 | +1.3% |
| Teacher, Deaf Program | 14 | $120,750 | $120,750 | +0.0% |
| Preschool Educator | 12 | $123,654 | $123,654 | +0.0% |
| Resource Consultant | 12 | $123,928 | $109,956 | +12.7% |
| Teacher of the Deaf | 12 | $122,299 | $122,299 | +0.0% |
| Teacher, Blind Program | 11 | $122,556 | $122,556 | +0.0% |
| Student Achievement Officer | 11 | $149,719 | $146,918 | +1.9% |
| Senior Analyst, Finance and Audit | 10 | $131,621 | $131,621 | +0.0% |
| Teacher, Deaf Secondary Program | 10 | $122,556 | $122,556 | +0.0% |
| Executive Assistant | 8 | $105,909 | $108,069 | −2.0% |
| Senior Policy and Program Advisor | 8 | $127,002 | $121,531 | +4.5% |
| American Sign Language/English Interpreter | 7 | $105,518 | $105,518 | +0.0% |
| Decision Support Lead | 7 | $127,798 | $127,798 | +0.0% |
| Executive Assistant to Assistant Deputy Minister | 7 | $136,653 | $140,297 | −2.6% |
| Investigator | 7 | $110,461 | $161,985 | −31.8% |
| Policy Analyst | 7 | $105,537 | $107,004 | −1.4% |
| Strategic Business Advisor | 7 | $110,425 | $117,849 | −6.3% |
| Teacher, DeafBlind Program | 6 | $121,852 | $121,852 | +0.0% |
| Policy and Program Coordinator | 6 | $135,677 | $134,133 | +1.2% |
| Principal | 6 | $172,861 | $167,439 | +3.2% |
| Education Officer, Private School Inspector | 5 | $143,677 | $143,677 | +0.0% |
| Program Policy Analyst | 5 | $109,526 | $109,526 | +0.0% |
| Senior Policy Coordinator | 5 | $109,679 | $128,844 | −14.9% |
| Teacher, Blind Secondary Program | 5 | $122,556 | $122,556 | +0.0% |
| Pre School Educator for the Deaf | 4 | $122,445 | — | |
| Regulatory Compliance Officer | 4 | $111,950 | — | |
| Senior Analyst Coordinator | 4 | $127,682 | — | |
| Senior Business and Financial Analyst | 4 | $125,719 | $127,798 | −1.6% |
| Senior Financial Policy Analyst | 4 | $123,863 | — | |
| Senior Policy Specialist | 4 | $135,677 | — | |
| Senior Portfolio Lead | 4 | $123,740 | $120,797 | +2.4% |
| Teacher, Blind Elementary Program | 4 | $120,597 | — | |
| Teacher, Deaf Elementary Program | 4 | $122,316 | — | |
| Teacher of the Blind | 4 | $122,666 | — | |
| Vice Principal | 4 | $155,102 | $152,523 | +1.7% |
| Business Analyst | 3 | $110,020 | $109,801 | +0.2% |
| Education Coordinator | 3 | $130,236 | $112,834 | +15.4% |
Medians where 3 or more people share the title. Ontario median: everyone with the title on the 2025 list, at any employer.
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Questions and answers
How many people at Education were paid $100,000 or more in 2025?
756, −15.5% on 2024 (895 people).
What is the median salary at Education?
$127,198 among the people on the 2025 list, against $130,215 for government of ontario – ministries as a whole.
Who is the highest-paid employee at Education?
In 2025, Denise Cole, Deputy Minister at Education, with a salary of $367,633.
What is the most common job at Education on the list?
Education Officer, with 64 people in 2025.
How much does a Education Officer at Education make?
The median salary of the 64 people with this title at Education was $149,719 in 2025, 4.2% above the $143,677 median for the title across Ontario.
How much does a Senior Policy Advisor at Education make?
The median salary of the 61 people with this title at Education was $123,140 in 2025, 1.9% below the $125,580 median for the title across Ontario.
How much does a Senior Policy Analyst at Education make?
The median salary of the 20 people with this title at Education was $126,877 in 2025, 1.9% above the $124,547 median for the title across Ontario.
How long has Education been on the list?
Since 1999: 25 of the years from 1999 to 2025.
Where can I see everyone at Education on the list?
The full 2025 list has every name, job, salary and taxable benefit; earlier years are linked from the chart above.
What does “salary paid” include?
What the employer paid in the calendar year, so it can include overtime, retroactive pay, vacation payouts, severance or a partial year. Taxable benefits are listed separately. How the lists work
Why is someone not on the list?
Only people paid $100,000 or more in the year are listed, and only by the public employers the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act, 1996 covers. Someone paid less that year, or working elsewhere, does not appear.
How do I report a mistake or ask for a record to be removed?
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