Adam Zhelka
City of Toronto/Captain Operation
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$157,3962025
Total Compensation
$159,480Incl. $2,084 benefits
Employer Rank
#2,310City of Toronto
Years on List
102013–2025
Salary History
Full History
2013–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | City Of Toronto | Captain Operation | $157,396 | $2,084 | $159,480 |
| 2024 | City Of Toronto | Captain Operation | $152,001 | $2,058 | $154,058 |
| 2023 | City Of Toronto | — | $146,234 | $2,238 | $148,473 |
| 2022 | City Of Toronto | Captain Operation | $157,450 | $2,124 | $159,574 |
| 2021 | City Of Toronto | Firefighter Operation | $135,768 | $1,968 | $137,735 |
| 2020 | City Of Toronto | Firefighter Operation | $124,623 | $1,790 | $126,413 |
| 2019 | City Of Toronto | Firefighter Operation | $123,829 | $1,757 | $125,587 |
| 2018 | City of Toronto | Firefighter Operation | $113,207 | $1,734 | $114,941 |
| 2017 | City of Toronto | Firefighter Operation | $114,319 | $2,017 | $116,336 |
| 2013 | City of Toronto | Firefighter Operation | $105,425 | $630 | $106,056 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
In 2025, Adam Zhelka's $157,396 salary works out to roughly $107,956 after income tax, CPP and EI — an effective rate of about 27.9%. That is about 4% more than the $152,001 paid in 2024. It ranks #2,310 of 13,079 disclosed at City of Toronto that year, where the median was $128,018. Pension contributions — likely OMERS in the Municipalities & Services sector — would typically trim another 7–10% off that figure.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$107,956
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~27.9%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- vs. 2025 Captain median
- about even
Where does $157,396 rank on the Sunshine List? →
Estimate only: 2025 federal and Ontario rates, basic personal amounts, Canada employment amount and CPP/EI credits; single, employment income only, salary treated as full-year income. Ignores pension contributions (OMERS, HOOPP, OTPP, OPTrust and similar plans lower actual take-home), union dues, RRSPs and benefits.