Some Ontario politicians will receive a salary increase and here's what Doug Ford will make
It might make you consider running for office! 💰
Ontario MPPs will receive a huge salary increase on January 1, 2026.
Big changes are coming to Queen's Park — and some people are going to be getting seriously good raises. The Ontario government just introduced legislation to raise Members of Provincial Parliament (MPP) salaries and roll out a new pension plan.
MPP salaries in Ontario have been frozen at $116,550 since 2009. That's right, over 15 years – meaning some city councillors now make more than provincial politicians. For context, a Toronto councillor will earn over $170,000 in 2025, and the mayor is set to make $231,635.
Under the proposed changes, that freeze is set to officially end. MPP base pay will rise to 75% of what federal MPs earn, setting the new salary at $157,350 per year, starting retroactively after the 2025 election. The annual raises will then be tied to federal MP salaries.
To put it into perspective, Statistics Canada revealed that Ontario's average weekly wage is $1,327.20, or around $69,014 per year.
MPPs are also getting a new pension plan. The Ontario government is proposing a defined benefit pension plan integrated with the Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) — the same one used by other provincial public servants. It will also include a supplemental benefit for MPPs who serve at least six years. If passed, the new plan will kick in on January 1, 2026.
According to CityNews, the premier's salary salary would increase by over $73,000, from $208,974 to $282,129, as a result of the new salary changes.
Whether you're for it or against it, one thing's for sure: being an MPP in Ontario is about to become much more financially rewarding.
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