Canada · Public Sector Salary DisclosureEdition 2025
Ontario · 2025 · position

Chief Counsel

Every Chief Counsel on the Ontario Sunshine List — public-sector employees with this job title, their employers and total compensation.

People with this title4
Average compensation$301,345.00
Highest$354,626.41
Lowest$187,741.71
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Who employs the most Chief Counsels

Employers with the most people in this role, ranked by headcount.

#
Employer
People
Avg comp
Top comp
1
3
$339,213.00
$354,626.41
2
1
$187,742.00
$187,741.71
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Every Chief Counsel on the list

Open any row for the full salary history of that person.

RankName & PositionEmployerYearCompensationBenefits
1Kim Motyl
Chief Counsel
Attorney General
Attorney General2025$354,284$343
2Sean Horgan
Chief Counsel
Attorney General
Attorney General2025$333,151$339
3Carolyn Goldberg
Chief Counsel
Attorney General
Attorney General2025$329,184$338
4Cheryl Buehler
Chief Counsel
Children's Aid Society Of Toronto
Children's Aid Society Of Toronto2025$186,342$1,400
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Common questions

About Chief Counsel pay on the Ontario Sunshine List.

What is the average Chief Counsel salary in Ontario?

The average total compensation for a Chief Counsel on the Ontario Sunshine List is $301,345.00, based on 4 people in the role in 2025.

What is the highest Chief Counsel salary in Ontario?

The highest-paid Chief Counsel on the Ontario Sunshine List earned $354,626.41 in total compensation. The lowest in the disclosure earned $187,741.71.

How many Chief Counsels are on the Ontario Sunshine List?

4 people with the job title Chief Counsel appear on the Ontario Sunshine List for 2025.

Which employer pays Chief Counsels the most?

Attorney General employs the most Chief Counsels on the list (3), with an average compensation of $339,213.00 and a top earner at $354,626.41.