Government of Ontario – Ministries
Health salaries
1,443 people paid $100,000 or more in 2025. On the disclosure list every year from 1996 to 2025 (with gaps).
People on the 2025 list
1,443
−9.1% vs 2024
Median salary
$123,319
+1.7% vs 2024
Highest salary
$504,496
Total disclosed
$189M
Highest paid in 2025
Top 100 of 1,443
| # | Name | Salary | Benefits | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deborah RichardsonDeputy Minister | $504,496 | $17,938 | +$67,934 (+15.6%) |
| 2 | Kieran MooreChief Medical Officer of Health and Assistant Deputy Minister, Public Health | $483,203 | $594 | +$28,098 (+6.2%) |
| 3 | Syed Wajid AhmedAssociate Chief Medical Officer of Health | $428,709 | $528 | +$37,401 (+9.6%) |
| 4 | Daniel WarshafskyAssociate Chief Medical Officer of Health, Communicable and Infectious Disease | $397,498 | $476 | +$62,674 (+18.7%) |
| 5 | Katherine BinghamAssociate Chief Medical Officer of Health, Communicable and Infectious Disease | $394,585 | $82 | new |
| 6 | Dafna CarrChief Digital Health Officer | $341,435 | $370 | +$44,293 (+14.9%) |
| 7 | Alison BlairAssociate Deputy Minister, Health Integration and Partnerships | $336,996 | $336 | +$90,321 (+36.6%) |
| 8 | Sean TwyfordAssistant Deputy Minister, Strategic Policy, Planning and French Language Services | $319,646 | $304 | +$82,077 (+34.5%) |
| 9 | James YuillDirector, Financial Management | $304,811 | $113 | +$141,799 (+87.0%) |
| 10 | Kyle MacintyreAssistant Deputy Minister, Mental Health and Addictions | $296,933 | $283 | +$86,635 (+41.2%) |
| 11 | Shawn LawsonAssistant Deputy Minister/Chief Administrative Officer, Corporate Services | $294,608 | $315 | +$51,253 (+21.1%) |
| 12 | Patrick DicerniAssistant Deputy Minister Health Programs and Delivery | $289,171 | $315 | +$51,214 (+21.5%) |
| 13 | Michelle MurtiAssociate Chief Medical Officer of Health | $285,566 | $368 | −$68,782 (−19.4%) |
| 14 | Susan PicarelloAssistant Deputy Minister, Emergency Health Services | $284,359 | $308 | +$60,828 (+27.2%) |
| 15 | Rhonda McmichaelAssistant Deputy Minister, Strategic Partnerships | $280,079 | $315 | +$43,893 (+18.6%) |
| 16 | Karima VeljiChief of Nursing and Professional Practice and Assistant Deputy Minister | $274,621 | $315 | +$25,274 (+10.1%) |
| 17 | Michael HillmerAssistant Deputy Minister, Digital and Analytics Strategy | $267,636 | $272 | +$41,880 (+18.6%) |
| 18 | Lisa LegattoDirector, Communications | $254,271 | $250 | +$69,636 (+37.7%) |
| 19 | Elizabeth WalkerExecutive Lead, Office of Chief Medical Officer of Health | $247,823 | $272 | +$49,231 (+24.8%) |
| 20 | Laura AnweilerMedical Consultant, Monitoring and Control | $241,052 | $290 | +$16,762 (+7.5%) |
| 21 | Allison CostelloDirector, Ontario Health Teams Policy and Operations | $238,097 | $232 | +$70,759 (+42.3%) |
| 22 | Cherrie LethbridgeDirector, Human Resources Strategic Business Unit | $236,380 | $250 | +$50,640 (+27.3%) |
| 23 | Michael KlarMedical Consultant | $235,475 | $290 | +$13,694 (+6.2%) |
| 24 | Lindsay DavidsonMedical Consultant | $235,473 | $290 | +$13,617 (+6.1%) |
| 25 | Jude CoutinhoMedical Consultant | $235,322 | $290 | +$13,408 (+6.0%) |
| 26 | Jillian PaulDirector, Research, Analysis and Evaluation | $233,876 | $221 | +$57,061 (+32.3%) |
| 27 | Helder MarcosDirector, Financial Management | $232,892 | $226 | +$59,992 (+34.7%) |
| 28 | Neeta SartaDirector | $231,340 | $243 | +$58,022 (+33.5%) |
| 29 | Colleen KielDirector, Public Health Strategic Policy, Planning and Communications | $230,278 | $242 | +$57,572 (+33.3%) |
| 30 | Jennifer Le BridgeDirector, Health Analytics and Insights | $229,848 | $224 | +$72,123 (+45.7%) |
| 31 | Allison HenryDirector, Health Workforce Regulatory Oversight | $229,457 | $250 | +$43,628 (+23.5%) |
| 32 | John AmodeoDirector, Corporate Business Services | $228,113 | $250 | +$42,624 (+23.0%) |
| 33 | Robert LerchDirector, Vaccine Policy and Programs | $226,210 | $219 | +$70,436 (+45.2%) |
| 34 | Henry HeymannPharmacist, Individual Request | $225,694 | $158 | −$16,916 (−7.0%) |
| 35 | Fiona KouyoumdjianAssociate Chief Medical Officer of Health, Health Promotion | $225,041 | $268 | +$23,500 (+11.7%) |
| 36 | Stephen WhiteMedical Consultant | $224,457 | $276 | +$16,947 (+8.2%) |
| 37 | Maria MannellaDirector, Mental Health and Addictions Programs | $224,367 | $233 | +$53,434 (+31.3%) |
| 38 | Rachel RobinsDirector, Mental Health and Addictions Policy, Accountability and Provincial Partnership | $221,764 | $228 | +$54,120 (+32.3%) |
| 39 | Nicole WilliamsAssistant Deputy Minister, Physician and Provider Services | $220,819 | $233 | +$59,040 (+36.5%) |
| 40 | Danielle JaneAssistant Deputy Minister, Hospitals and Capital | $220,575 | $260 | new |
| 41 | Aileen ChanDirector, Health Data | $220,424 | $250 | +$34,935 (+18.8%) |
| 42 | Julia SmallmanMedical Consultant | $219,863 | $274 | +$16,382 (+8.1%) |
| 43 | Andrew MukomaDirector, Health Capital Policy and Planning | $219,123 | $222 | +$59,638 (+37.4%) |
| 44 | Angelina WongDirector, Drug Programs Policy and Strategy | $218,757 | $250 | +$33,128 (+17.8%) |
| 45 | Taryn PimentoDirector, Ontario Health Oversight | $217,090 | $218 | +$57,430 (+36.0%) |
| 46 | Kristin TaylorDirector, Provincial Programs | $215,953 | $218 | +$61,502 (+39.8%) |
| 47 | Robert FrancisDirector, Primary Care Action Team | $215,613 | $239 | +$37,022 (+20.7%) |
| 48 | David LambDirector, Capacity and Health Workforce Planning | $215,444 | $240 | +$41,951 (+24.2%) |
| 49 | Jodi MelnychukDirector, Health Protection, Policy and Partnerships | $215,161 | $250 | +$47,707 (+28.5%) |
| 50 | Woongbi ChoiSenior Medical Consultant | $215,006 | $277 | |
| 51 | Renee MahalanobisDirector, Physician Relations and Contract Oversight | $213,316 | $219 | +$53,823 (+33.7%) |
| 52 | Laura La PinkneyDirector, Health Insurance | $212,947 | $223 | +$54,227 (+34.2%) |
| 53 | David BulmerCommunications Training Officer Central Programs | $212,867 | $263 | −$788 (−0.4%) |
| 54 | Heather SchrammDirector Health Promotion and Prevention Policy and Programs | $210,889 | $209 | +$65,274 (+44.8%) |
| 55 | Nathalie BoudreauDirector, Nursing and Health Professionals | $210,642 | $242 | +$35,169 (+20.0%) |
| 56 | Rayomond DinshawDirector, Fiscal Oversight and Performance | $208,227 | $208 | +$63,631 (+44.0%) |
| 57 | Justine HartleyDirector, Health System Emergency Management | $206,867 | $225 | +$45,202 (+28.0%) |
| 58 | Jovan MaticDirector, Supply Chain Modernization | $205,495 | $224 | +$44,995 (+28.0%) |
| 59 | Julie IngoDirector, Provider Services | $203,297 | $222 | +$43,981 (+27.6%) |
| 60 | Brent FeeneyDirector, Accountability and Liaison | $202,448 | $216 | +$48,067 (+31.1%) |
| 61 | Robert AchesonDirector Claims Services | $201,509 | $211 | +$48,774 (+31.9%) |
| 62 | Christopher HaroldDirector, Primary Health Care | $201,298 | $218 | +$49,928 (+33.0%) |
| 63 | David SchachowDirector Delivery and Eligibility Review | $200,551 | $220 | +$43,775 (+27.9%) |
| 64 | Christine ShamDirector, Information Management Strategy and Policy | $200,090 | $223 | +$38,960 (+24.2%) |
| 65 | Jenarra De SouzaDirector, Home and Community Care | $198,862 | $214 | +$42,088 (+26.8%) |
| 66 | Kamil MalikovDirector, Health Data Science | $197,871 | $222 | +$38,152 (+23.9%) |
| 67 | Laurie BourneDirector, Hospitals | $195,398 | $240 | new |
| 68 | Lindsey CaryDirector, Policy and Delivery | $191,492 | $196 | +$47,882 (+33.3%) |
| 69 | Michel Laurent Molgat SereackiManager, Housing Forensic Mental Health and Community Services | $190,893 | $193 | +$59,862 (+45.7%) |
| 70 | Alia Ka HegazyPharmacist, Individual Request | $190,399 | $141 | |
| 71 | Karen LuDirector, Strategic Policy | $190,353 | $203 | +$49,780 (+35.4%) |
| 72 | Adam LangleyDirector, Emergency Health Regulatory and Accountability Branch | $190,170 | $203 | +$41,569 (+28.0%) |
| 73 | Moira Margaret Anne BrowneMedical Consultant | $186,841 | $229 | +$17,243 (+10.2%) |
| 74 | David ReederDirector, Health Capital Operations | $186,642 | $204 | +$43,437 (+30.3%) |
| 75 | Lilly WhithamDirector, Laboratories and Diagnostics | $185,932 | $209 | +$35,881 (+23.9%) |
| 76 | Carlotta CasinoManager, Business Integration Services | $185,903 | $193 | +$48,809 (+35.6%) |
| 77 | Alexandra RodneyDirector, Project Management Office | $184,665 | $193 | +$47,311 (+34.4%) |
| 78 | Rosie TengDirector, Accounting and Controllership | $184,585 | $203 | +$62,878 (+51.7%) |
| 79 | Shannon GrimesAssistant Director, Communications, Planning and Implementation | $184,046 | $193 | +$45,213 (+32.6%) |
| 80 | Polina BellissimoDirector, Corporate Systems Implementation | $183,758 | $204 | +$38,731 (+26.7%) |
| 81 | James RomainDirector, Emergency Health Program Management and Delivery | $182,236 | $205 | +$23,709 (+15.0%) |
| 82 | Joseph SzamuhelManager, Strategic Policy Unit | $180,569 | $0 | +$32,570 (+22.0%) |
| 83 | Alexandra AdamoChief of Staff | $180,074 | $214 | +$38,253 (+27.0%) |
| 84 | Vanessa ZanetteSenior Manager, Strategy and Program Development | $178,393 | $192 | +$41,487 (+30.3%) |
| 85 | Kishan KandukurManager, Policy and Innovation | $178,217 | $193 | +$38,963 (+28.0%) |
| 86 | Gillian MacdonaldManager, Strategic Communication and Issues Management | $177,569 | $193 | +$39,687 (+28.8%) |
| 87 | Robin SouchukSenior Field Manager | $176,576 | $183 | +$49,298 (+38.7%) |
| 88 | Alexander StoutleyManager, Governance and Accountability | $176,131 | $168 | +$59,464 (+51.0%) |
| 89 | Dennis Ryan DyckManager, Integrated Strategy and Policy Coordination Unit | $175,769 | $161 | +$64,284 (+57.7%) |
| 90 | Thomas PinciveroManager, Ministry Support and Transactions | $175,681 | $193 | +$32,527 (+22.7%) |
| 91 | Ann SchragerManager, Implementation | $175,295 | $193 | +$30,935 (+21.4%) |
| 92 | Paul PirieManager, Integration and Innovation | $174,900 | $202 | +$29,691 (+20.4%) |
| 93 | Scott CoeManager, Capital Projects (South and West) | $174,713 | $193 | +$29,700 (+20.5%) |
| 94 | Teresa NichollsManager, Investment and Performance | $174,557 | $193 | +$36,873 (+26.8%) |
| 95 | Mary LiuManager, Policy and Operations | $174,077 | $191 | +$34,807 (+25.0%) |
| 96 | Andrea ProctorManager, Evidence Synthesis Unit | $173,838 | $191 | +$37,643 (+27.6%) |
| 97 | Dianna CochraneManager, Mental Health Program | $173,807 | $193 | +$33,446 (+23.8%) |
| 98 | Alejandra MagistrettiManager, Engagement and Coordination | $173,730 | $191 | +$38,129 (+28.1%) |
| 99 | Carrie KenneyManager, Business Integration Services | $173,717 | $181 | +$46,509 (+36.6%) |
| 100 | Mark IngramManager, Digital Communications | $173,357 | $193 | +$33,482 (+23.9%) |
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| 1996 | 161 |
| 1997 | 211 |
| 1998 | 144 |
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| 2020 | 884 |
| 2021 | 989 |
| 2022 | 998 |
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| 2024 | 1,587 |
| 2025 | 1,443 |
Median salary by year
What each job pays at Health, 2025
The most common jobs, with their median salary against the same title across the list.
| Job | People | Median | Ontario median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambulance Communications Officer | 179 | $109,708 | $109,587 | +0.1% |
| Senior Policy Advisor | 53 | $118,503 | $125,580 | −5.6% |
| Senior Program Consultant | 45 | $124,738 | $123,612 | +0.9% |
| Ambulance Communications Officer Supervisor | 43 | $118,315 | $118,315 | +0.0% |
| Ambulance Communications Officer On-Call Replacements | 40 | $112,232 | $112,232 | +0.0% |
| Senior Policy and Program Advisor | 38 | $117,717 | $121,531 | −3.1% |
| Team Lead | 38 | $132,008 | $129,945 | +1.6% |
| Operations Manager (Central Ambulance Communication Centre) | 32 | $114,071 | $114,071 | +0.0% |
| Executive Assistant | 26 | $105,537 | $108,069 | −2.3% |
| Pharmacist, Individual Request | 25 | $127,797 | $127,797 | +0.0% |
| Senior Consultant | 23 | $132,649 | $127,168 | +4.3% |
| Business and Fiscal Planning Lead | 19 | $127,089 | $121,590 | +4.5% |
| Program Manager | 18 | $132,571 | $119,546 | +10.9% |
| Central Ambulance Communications Centre Manager | 13 | $122,751 | $122,751 | +0.0% |
| Communications Training Officer | 13 | $117,665 | $120,630 | −2.5% |
| Business and Fiscal Planning Advisor | 12 | $115,865 | $115,352 | +0.4% |
| Senior Health Analyst | 12 | $127,798 | $127,798 | +0.0% |
| Senior Pharmacist | 12 | $115,590 | $127,798 | −9.6% |
| Senior Program Consultant, Acute Care | 12 | $123,181 | $123,181 | +0.0% |
| Project Manager | 11 | $135,418 | $118,900 | +13.9% |
| Quality Programs Officer | 11 | $115,865 | $115,865 | +0.0% |
| Business and Fiscal Planning Analyst | 9 | $105,537 | $105,537 | +0.0% |
| Communications Training Officer Central Programs | 9 | $118,686 | $118,686 | +0.0% |
| Senior Strategy and Planning Advisor | 9 | $127,798 | $127,798 | +0.0% |
| Lead | 8 | $114,899 | $123,192 | −6.7% |
| Manager, Business Integration Services | 8 | $161,827 | $161,827 | +0.0% |
| Program Analyst | 8 | $105,537 | $106,709 | −1.1% |
| Program Supervisor | 8 | $135,677 | $129,126 | +5.1% |
| Senior Policy Analyst | 8 | $118,086 | $124,547 | −5.2% |
| Pharmacy Liaison Officer | 7 | $115,865 | $115,865 | +0.0% |
| Senior Financial and Business Advisor | 7 | $127,798 | $127,798 | +0.0% |
| Senior Information Management Advisor | 7 | $127,798 | $127,798 | +0.0% |
| Medical Consultant | 6 | $229,890 | $235,322 | −2.3% |
| Senior Investment Consultant | 6 | $119,858 | $127,798 | −6.2% |
| Senior Program Advisor | 6 | $127,726 | $121,125 | +5.4% |
| Senior Program Analyst | 6 | $117,824 | $118,579 | −0.6% |
| Senior Program Consultant, Fee for Service Programs | 6 | $116,215 | $116,215 | +0.0% |
| Senior Program Lead | 6 | $119,226 | $119,405 | −0.2% |
| Ambulance Communication Officer | 5 | $103,161 | $104,178 | −1.0% |
| Lead, Analytics | 5 | $135,677 | $135,677 | +0.0% |
Medians where 3 or more people share the title. Ontario median: everyone with the title on the 2025 list, at any employer.
Salary bands
People by salary, 2025.
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Questions and answers
How many people at Health were paid $100,000 or more in 2025?
1,443, −9.1% on 2024 (1,587 people).
What is the median salary at Health?
$123,319 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 Health?
In 2025, Deborah Richardson, Deputy Minister at Health, with a salary of $504,496.
What is the most common job at Health on the list?
Ambulance Communications Officer, with 179 people in 2025.
How much does a Ambulance Communications Officer at Health make?
The median salary of the 179 people with this title at Health was $109,708 in 2025, 0.1% above the $109,587 median for the title across Ontario.
How much does a Senior Policy Advisor at Health make?
The median salary of the 53 people with this title at Health was $118,503 in 2025, 5.6% below the $125,580 median for the title across Ontario.
How much does a Senior Program Consultant at Health make?
The median salary of the 45 people with this title at Health was $124,738 in 2025, 0.9% above the $123,612 median for the title across Ontario.
How long has Health been on the list?
Since 1996: 8 of the years from 1996 to 2025.
Where can I see everyone at Health 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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