If you’re browsing the Ontario Sunshine List and spot Doug Ford’s name, the next question is usually straightforward: how much does the premier actually get paid?
Based on the Sunshine List data surfaced on PublicPayPulse, Doug Ford’s total reported compensation is just over $200,000 per year. This amount reflects his combined pay as a Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) and as Premier of Ontario. Like all Ontario premiers, his salary is set by legislation, not negotiated privately.
That figure places Doug Ford well above the Sunshine List’s $100,000 disclosure threshold, but far below the highest earners on the list. When you compare his pay to senior executives at Ontario Power Generation, Metrolinx, or large hospital systems, the gap is striking. Several public-sector CEOs earn four to ten times more than the premier.
The Sunshine List also only shows taxable salary paid by the province. It does not include personal investments, past business income, or expenses covered through government allowances. In the context of Ontario’s public sector, Doug Ford’s salary is visible, regulated, and relatively modest.
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