Catherine Paisley
Ontario Science Centre/Vice President, Strategic Initiatives
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$220,4242025
Total Compensation
$220,673Incl. $250 benefits
Employer Rank
#4Ontario Science Centre
Years on List
202006–2025
Salary History
Full History
2006–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ontario Science Centre | Vice President, Strategic Initiatives | $220,424 | $250 | $220,673 |
| 2024 | Ontario Science Centre | Vice President, Strategic Initiatives | $193,094 | $237 | $193,331 |
| 2023 | Ontario Science Centre / Centre des sciences de l'Ontario | — | $188,038 | $230 | $188,269 |
| 2022 | Ontario Science Centre | Vice President, Strategic Initiatives | $186,189 | $228 | $186,417 |
| 2021 | Ontario Science Centre | Vice President, Science Experience/Chief Science Officer | $183,728 | $224 | $183,951 |
| 2020 | Ontario Science Centre | Vice President, Science Experience/Chief Science Officer | $180,590 | $222 | $180,812 |
| 2019 | Ontario Science Centre | Vice President, Science Experience/Chief Science Officer | $170,004 | $220 | $170,224 |
| 2018 | Ontario Science Centre | Vice President, Science Experience/Chief Science Officer | $164,880 | $247 | $165,127 |
| 2017 | Ontario Science Centre / Centre des sciences de l'Ontario | Vice President, Science Experience/Chief Science Officer / Vice-présidente, expérience scientifique et conseillère scientifique en chef | $160,192 | $238 | $160,430 |
| 2016 | Ontario Science Centre | Vice President, Science Experience / Chief Science Officer / Vice-présidente, expérience scientifique et conseillère scientifique en chef | $136,350 | $210 | $136,560 |
| 2015 | Ontario Science Centre | Vice President, Science Education / Vice-présidente, enseignement des sciences | $133,213 | $216 | $133,429 |
| 2014 | Ontario Science Centre | Vice President, Science Education / Vice-présidente, enseignement des sciences | $130,931 | $218 | $131,149 |
| 2013 | Ontario Science Centre | Vice President, Science Education | $126,252 | $192 | $126,444 |
| 2012 | Ontario Science Centre | Vice President, Science Education | $126,252 | $174 | $126,426 |
| 2011 | Ontario Science Centre / Centre des sciences de l'Ontario | Vice President, Science Education / Vice-présidente, enseignement des sciences | $126,252 | $182 | $126,434 |
| 2010 | Ontario Science Centre | Vice President, Science Education | $126,862 | $206 | $127,068 |
| 2009 | Ontario Science Centre | Director, Science Education | $126,753 | $208 | $126,960 |
| 2008 | Ontario Science Centre | Director, Science Education | $117,696 | $210 | $117,906 |
| 2007 | Ontario Science Centre | Director, Science Education | $110,485 | $196 | $110,681 |
| 2006 | Ontario Science Centre | Director, Science Education | $103,344 | $181 | $103,525 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
In 2025, Catherine Paisley's $220,424 salary works out to roughly $141,120 after income tax, CPP and EI — an effective rate of about 33.5%. Within Ontario Science Centre, Catherine Paisley's total compensation of $220,673 was the #4 of 58, against a median salary of $117,677. Compared with 2024, when the figure was $193,094, that is a rise of about 14%. Most Crown Agencies employees belong to PSPP or OPTrust, so actual take-home is likely another 7–10% lower after pension contributions.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$141,120
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~33.5%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
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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.