Patricia Best

$155,236.23asSpecial Advisor

Employed by Office Of The Premier in 2025, according to Government of Ontario public salary records.

Position

Special Advisor

Employer

Office Of The Premier

Salary Information

Historical salary and taxable benefits from 2024 to 2025.

YearPositionSalaryBenefitsPerformance
2025
Special Advisor
$155,236.23
$194.40
8.14%
2024
Special Advisor
$143,545.59
$186.84

In 2025, Patricia Best received a salary of $155,236.23 working as Special Advisor at Office Of The Premier, as disclosed on the Ontario Sunshine List. This represents a 8.14% increase over the previous year's reported salary. Patricia Best has appeared on the Ontario Sunshine List 2 times between 2024 and 2025, with reported earnings peaking at $155,236.23 in 2025. In addition to salary, $194.40 in taxable benefits was disclosed for 2025. Office Of The Premier reports under the Government of Ontario – Ministries sector of Ontario's public sector salary disclosure.

Top earning Special Advisors in Office Of The Premier

NameSalary
Patricia Best$155,236.23

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NameSalary
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$165,585.33
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$165,585.33
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Harry Jn Godfrey
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$152,259.44
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$150,981.60
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