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John Kelly

Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness/Deputy Minister

2025 Salary

$326,852

Total compensation $345,595, including $18,744 in taxable benefits.

Source: Ontario’s Public Sector Salary Disclosure — names paid $100,000 or more that year. How we build this · Report an error on this page

At a Glance
2025

Employer Rank

#1

Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness

Years on List

1

2025–2025

Peak Salary

$326,852

2025

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Full History
2025–2025

Full salary history, by year
YearPositionSalary
2025Deputy MinisterAgriculture, Food and Agribusiness$326,852Benefits $18,744Total $345,595

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate

In 2025, John Kelly's $326,852 salary works out to roughly $191,845 after income tax, CPP and EI — an all-in deduction rate of about 41.3%. For comparison, the median Deputy Minister on the 2025 list was paid $372,709; this salary is about 12% less. 2025 is the first year John Kelly appears on the list. Pension contributions — likely PSPP or OPTrust in the Government of Ontario – Ministries sector — would typically trim another 7–10% off that figure.

Estimated net pay
~$191,845
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
~39.6%
CPP + EI contributions
~$5,507
All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
~41.3%
vs. 2025 Deputy Minister median
−12%

Where does $326,852 rank on the Sunshine List? →

Estimate only: 2025 federal and Ontario rates, basic personal amounts, Canada employment amount and CPP/EI credits; single, employment income only, salary treated as full-year income. Ignores pension contributions (OMERS, HOOPP, OTPP, OPTrust and similar plans lower actual take-home), union dues, RRSPs and benefits.

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