Position
Executive Assistant
Total records: 1,193 (291 in 2025)Years on list: 1998–2025
Number of people on sunshine list
Distribution of 2025 salaries under $250,000
Bucket width $10,000
Analysis by year
| Year | # People | Change | Avg salary | Total paid | % change | Benefits | Avg raise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 291 | +26.0% | $116,462 | $33,890,522 | +30.3% | $99,434 | +7.6% |
| 2024 | 231 | +541.7% | $112,575 | $26,004,896 | +563.3% | $71,493 | +4.5% |
| 2023 | 36 | -62.5% | $108,911 | $3,920,788 | -64.5% | $26,889 | +3.6% |
| 2022 | 96 | -7.7% | $115,127 | $11,052,156 | -6.7% | $25,656 | +3.7% |
| 2021 | 104 | +14.3% | $113,866 | $11,842,017 | +12.8% | $21,510 | +3.2% |
| 2020 | 91 | +3.4% | $115,357 | $10,497,468 | +6.2% | $17,726 | +4.3% |
| 2019 | 88 | +14.3% | $112,297 | $9,882,179 | +14.5% | $14,336 | +2.6% |
| 2018 | 77 | +862.5% | $112,084 | $8,630,443 | +841.6% | $15,441 | +4.7% |
| 2017 | 8 | -75.0% | $114,576 | $916,612 | -73.3% | $3,074 | +4.2% |
| 2016 | 32 | +540.0% | $107,179 | $3,429,727 | +486.9% | $8,458 | +1.0% |
| 2015 | 5 | +0.0% | $116,873 | $584,363 | +2.8% | $1,898 | +2.0% |
| 2014 | 5 | -72.2% | $113,715 | $568,576 | -70.5% | $1,485 | -- |
| 2013 | 18 | -5.3% | $107,213 | $1,929,842 | -6.7% | $3,487 | +1.6% |
| 2012 | 19 | +533.3% | $108,866 | $2,068,458 | +514.4% | $3,788 | -2.8% |
| 2011 | 3 | -80.0% | $112,218 | $336,655 | -79.2% | $398 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 15 | +0.0% | $108,069 | $1,621,033 | +0.7% | $2,538 | +2.7% |
| 2009 | 15 | +25.0% | $107,315 | $1,609,721 | +18.3% | $2,769 | +4.6% |
| 2008 | 12 | +140.0% | $113,419 | $1,361,032 | +158.0% | $2,353 | +8.7% |
| 2007 | 5 | +25.0% | $105,490 | $527,448 | +27.1% | $1,311 | +4.6% |
| 2006 | 4 | +33.3% | $103,716 | $414,863 | +26.6% | $6,072 | -0.7% |
| 2005 | 3 | +50.0% | $109,197 | $327,591 | +39.9% | $2,171 | +1.6% |
| 2004 | 2 | +0.0% | $117,092 | $234,184 | +14.1% | $970 | -- |
| 2003 | 2 | -77.8% | $102,586 | $205,172 | -80.8% | $352 | -- |
| 2002 | 9 | +12.5% | $118,552 | $1,066,968 | +20.2% | $2,044 | +12.3% |
| 2001 | 8 | +0.0% | $110,997 | $887,972 | -0.1% | $2,510 | +1.8% |
| 2000 | 8 | +60.0% | $111,072 | $888,578 | +63.4% | $22,057 | +5.9% |
| 1999 | 5 | +400.0% | $108,761 | $543,805 | +393.1% | $8,849 | -- |
| 1998 | 1 | -- | $110,287 | $110,287 | -- | $423 | -- |
Top employers for this position
| # | Name | # People | Avg salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Health | 75 | $113,765 |
| 2 | Solicitor General | 59 | $116,516 |
| 3 | Government & Consumer Services | 40 | $114,240 |
| 4 | City of Toronto - Police Service | 37 | $110,018 |
| 5 | Environment, Conservation and Parks | 32 | $123,455 |
| 6 | Children, Community and Social Services | 32 | $109,512 |
| 7 | Toronto District School Board | 30 | $112,026 |
| 8 | Agriculture,Food and Rural Affairs | 30 | $110,831 |
| 9 | Education | 27 | $109,518 |
| 10 | Attorney General | 26 | $115,870 |
Top earners in this position since 1998
| Year | Name | Employer | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Stephanie Soo | Long-Term Care | $185,292 |
| 2025 | Sarah Robb | Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security | $177,799 |
| 2020 | Vania Cecchin | Lieutenant Governor | $175,542 |
| 2025 | Melissa Mobilio | Municipal Affairs and Housing | $175,199 |
| 2025 | Laura O'Reilly | Environment, Conservation and Parks | $163,766 |
| 2025 | Jennifer Mackey | Environment, Conservation and Parks | $162,913 |
| 2025 | Jennifer Macgowan | Tourism, Culture and Gaming | $162,446 |
| 2025 | Misty Sampson | Northern Economic Development and Growth | $162,016 |
| 2025 | Minaz Dharssi | Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement | $160,890 |
| 2025 | Kelly Mcconnell | Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade | $160,180 |