David S-M Wai
$335,605.45asDeputy Minister
Employed by Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security in 2025, according to Government of Ontario public salary records.
Salary Information
Historical salary and taxable benefits from 2025 to 2025.
The Ontario Sunshine List reports that David S-M Wai was paid $335,605.45 in 2025 as Deputy Minister at Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security. 2025 is the first year David S-M Wai appeared on the Ontario Sunshine List. In addition to salary, $9,665.70 in taxable benefits was disclosed for 2025. Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security reports under the Government of Ontario – Ministries sector of Ontario's public sector salary disclosure.
Top earning Deputy Ministers in Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security
| Name | Salary |
|---|---|
| David S-M Wai | $335,605.45 |
Top earning Deputy Ministers in Ontario
| Name | Salary | Employer |
|---|---|---|
Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development | $537,390.85 | Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development |
Health | $504,495.61 | Health |
Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade | $498,163.55 | Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade |
Transportation | $471,544.23 | Transportation |
Finance | $435,315.73 | Finance |
Cabinet Office | $432,187.76 | Cabinet Office |
Cabinet Office | $411,839.31 | Cabinet Office |
Tourism, Culture and Gaming | $406,556.51 | Tourism, Culture and Gaming |
Energy and Mines | $403,369.61 | Energy and Mines |
Solicitor General | $402,196.60 | Solicitor General |
Other employees at Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security
| Name | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Zoe Kroeker Assistant Deputy Minister, Strategic Policy and Planning Division | Assistant Deputy Minister, Strategic Policy and Planning Division | $294,342.50 |
| Joshua Paul Assistant Deputy Minister, Financial Sustainability, Performance and Oversight Division | Assistant Deputy Minister, Financial Sustainability, Performance and Oversight Division | $281,086.42 |
| Jeff Butler Assistant Deputy Minister, Operations Division | Assistant Deputy Minister, Operations Division | $265,589.70 |
| Jason Arandjelovic Chief Administrative Officer and Assistant Deputy Minister, Corporate Management and Services Division | Chief Administrative Officer and Assistant Deputy Minister, Corporate Management and Services Division | $264,054.54 |
| Konrad Stypka Director, Financial Accountability Branch | Director, Financial Accountability Branch | $240,495.64 |