Government of Ontario – Ministries
Rural Affairs salaries
23 people paid $100,000 or more in 2025. On the disclosure list every year from 2025 to 2025.
People on the 2025 list
23
Median salary
$129,989
Highest salary
$242,996
Total disclosed
$3.2M
Highest paid in 2025
Top 23 of 23
| # | Name | Salary | Benefits | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laurie MillerAssistant Deputy Minister, Rural Affairs Division | $242,996 | $264 | new |
| 2 | Scott DuffDirector, Rural Policy and Economic Development | $228,061 | $250 | +$40,452 |
| 3 | Hannah AndersonChief of Staff | $188,488 | $138 | new |
| 4 | Christopher StackManager, Rural Policy and Engagement | $162,759 | $193 | +$9,214 |
| 5 | Richard BerthiaumeManager, Rural Economic Development | $159,802 | $193 | new |
| 6 | George PidgeonDirector of Communications and Strategy | $143,613 | $180 | +$10,470 |
| 7 | Catherine HarrisAssistant Director and Manager, Strategic Communications Unit | $142,830 | $167 | new |
| 8 | Mavis FungDirector, Rural Policy and Economic Development | $141,880 | $217 | new |
| 9 | Stephen MorrisTeam Lead | $135,677 | $167 | new |
| 10 | Karla UlianaSenior Policy Advisor | $135,677 | $167 | +$2,870 |
| 11 | Michael FlorioSenior Policy Advisor | $131,850 | $162 | new |
| 12 | Tigist AbebeTeam Lead | $129,989 | $160 | +$4,193 |
| 13 | Myles BuckSenior Program Analyst | $122,409 | $239 | +$14,158 |
| 14 | Matthew NovakovicDirector of Issues Management and Stakeholder Relations | $120,705 | $149 | new |
| 15 | Lesley WintleExecutive Assistant to the Assistant Deputy Minister of Rural Affairs Division | $119,123 | $283 | +$8,598 |
| 16 | Crystal EllisEconomic and Business Advisor | $118,748 | $40 | new |
| 17 | Pierrette DesrochersBilingual Economic and Business Advisor | $112,160 | $239 | −$1,890 |
| 18 | Nick KinkelEconomic and Business Advisor | $112,160 | $239 | −$1,890 |
| 19 | Carolyn PuterboughEconomic and Business Advisor | $112,160 | $478 | −$1,890 |
| 20 | Chloe LangloisEconomic and Business Advisor | $111,179 | $205 | new |
| 21 | Shania BesteSenior Communications Strategist | $107,691 | $215 | new |
| 22 | Sonali ThakerProject Leader | $103,087 | $120 | new |
| 23 | Serena ViolaEconomic and Business Advisor | $102,116 | $204 | new |
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Median salary by year
Rural Affairs medianGovernment of Ontario – Ministries median
$130K
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| 2003 | $113,404 | |
| 2004 | $114,845 | |
| 2005 | $115,202 | |
| 2006 | $116,175 | |
| 2007 | $115,847 | |
| 2008 | $113,971 | |
| 2009 | $113,796 | |
| 2010 | $113,077 | |
| 2011 | $112,347 | |
| 2012 | $111,871 | |
| 2013 | $111,847 | |
| 2014 | $112,850 | |
| 2015 | $112,552 | |
| 2016 | $113,460 | |
| 2017 | $113,617 | |
| 2018 | $115,431 | |
| 2019 | $115,653 | |
| 2020 | $116,364 | |
| 2021 | $117,349 | |
| 2022 | $118,520 | |
| 2023 | $119,166 | |
| 2024 | $123,253 | |
| 2025 | $129,989 | $130,215 |
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