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Carey Herd

Town of Caledon/Chief Administrative Officer

2023 Salary — last year on the list

$260,769

Total compensation $262,217, including $1,448 in taxable benefits.

Source: Ontario’s Public Sector Salary Disclosure — names paid $100,000 or more that year. How we build this · Report an error on this page

At a Glance
2023

Employer Rank

#1

Town of Caledon

Years on List

5

2019–2023

Peak Salary

$260,769

2023

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Total Compensation History

Total compensation by yearLine chart of 5 yearly values of total compensation, from $157,876 in 2019 to $262,217 in 2023.$100K$150K$200K$250K$300K20192020202120222023
Total compensation, 2019–2023. Axis starts at $100,000, the Sunshine List disclosure threshold.

Full History
2019–2023

$156,798 in 2019 is worth about $189,311 in 2025 dollars.

Full salary history, by year
YearPositionSalary
2023Chief Administrative OfficerTown Of Caledon$260,769Benefits $1,448Total $262,217
2022Chief Administrative OfficerTown Of Caledon$253,235Benefits $1,423Total $254,658
2021Chief Administrative OfficerTown Of Caledon$149,547Benefits $1,656Total $151,203
2020Chief Administrative OfficerTown Of Caledon$229,248Benefits $1,248Total $230,496
2019Acting Chief Administrative OfficerTown Of Caledon$156,798Benefits $1,078Total $157,876

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2023 estimate

In 2023, Carey Herd's $260,769 salary works out to roughly $158,688 after income tax, CPP and EI — an all-in deduction rate of about 39.1%. That is about 3% more than the $253,235 paid in 2022. Among those listed as Chief Administrative Officer in 2023, the median was $186,140; this salary sits about 40% above it. Most Municipalities & Services employees belong to OMERS, so actual take-home is likely another 7–10% lower after pension contributions.

Estimated net pay
~$158,688
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
~37.3%
CPP + EI contributions
~$4,756
All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
~39.1%
vs. 2023 Chief Administrative Officer median
+40%

Where does $260,769 rank on the Sunshine List? →

Estimate only: 2023 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.

Also at Town of Caledon
2023

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