Karen Puhlmann

$201,425.68asDirector, Child Care Branch

Employed by Education in 2025, according to Government of Ontario public salary records.

Position

Director, Child Care Branch

Employer

Education

Salary Information

Historical salary and taxable benefits from 2024 to 2025.

YearPositionSalaryBenefitsPerformance
2025
Director, Child Care Branch
$201,425.68
$218.54
22.81%
2024
Director, Child Care Branch
$164,011.89
$198.06

Karen Puhlmann earned $201,425.68 as Director, Child Care Branch at Education in 2025, according to the Ontario Sunshine List. This represents a 22.81% increase over the previous year's reported salary. Karen Puhlmann has appeared on the Ontario Sunshine List 2 times between 2024 and 2025, with reported earnings peaking at $201,425.68 in 2025. In addition to salary, $218.54 in taxable benefits was disclosed for 2025. Education reports under the Government of Ontario – Ministries sector of Ontario's public sector salary disclosure.

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NameSalary
Karen Puhlmann$201,425.68

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