The Average Salary of the Minister of Public Safety

Public Safety Canada, a federal government department, coordinates the activities of national departments and agencies that relate to national security and the safety of Canadians. The current Minister of Public Safety is Vic Toews, who was appointed in January 2010.

MP Salaries

• The Minister of Public Safety is an elected Member of Parliament (MP), representing the residents of a riding, or specific geographic area. All Canadian MPs are currently paid a salary of $157,731 per year as of 2010.

Ministerial Salary

• Cabinet ministers, who are appointed by the prime minister to oversee and represent specific federal government departments or agencies, are entitled to additional payment in accordance with the Parliament of Canada Act. Currently, cabinet ministers receive an additional $75,516 per year.

Other Pay

• In addition to their MP salary and ministerial salary, Canadian cabinet ministers are also provided with a $2,122 car allowance per year.

Total Pay

• As a Canadian federal cabinet minister, the Minister of Public Safety receives a total salary of $233,247 per year, or $235,369 per year if the car allowance is included.