Melissa Thomson
$384,074.93asDeputy Minister+30.81%
Employed by Long-Term Care in 2025, according to Government of Ontario public salary records.
Salary Information
Historical salary and taxable benefits from 2024 to 2025.
Melissa Thomson earned $384,074.93 as Deputy Minister at Long-Term Care in 2025, according to the Ontario Sunshine List. This represents a 30.81% increase over the previous year's reported salary. Melissa Thomson has appeared on the Ontario Sunshine List 2 times between 2024 and 2025, with reported earnings peaking at $384,074.93 in 2025. In addition to salary, $369.76 in taxable benefits was disclosed for 2025. Long-Term Care reports under the Government of Ontario – Ministries sector of Ontario's public sector salary disclosure.
Top earning Deputy Ministers in Long-Term Care
| Name | Salary |
|---|---|
| Melissa Thomson | $384,074.93 |
| Peter Kaftarian | $348,436.85 |
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 Long-Term Care
| Name | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Peter Kaftarian Deputy Minister | Deputy Minister | $348,436.85 |
| Sean Court Assistant Deputy Minister, Long-Term Care Policy | Assistant Deputy Minister, Long-Term Care Policy | $283,898.41 |
| Jeffrey Graham Assistant Deputy Minister and Chief Administrative Officer | Assistant Deputy Minister and Chief Administrative Officer | $269,893.03 |
| Sandra Lawson Assistant Deputy Minister, Long-Term Care Operations | Assistant Deputy Minister, Long-Term Care Operations | $267,624.99 |
| James Stewart Assistant Deputy Minister, Long-Term Care Capital Development | Assistant Deputy Minister, Long-Term Care Capital Development | $245,173.57 |