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Catherine Shoniker

Ontario Court of Justice/Presiding Justice of the Peace

2025 Salary

$176,590

Total compensation $176,813, including $223 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
2025

Employer Rank

#616

Ontario Court of Justice

Years on List

12

2013–2025

Peak Salary

$176,590

2025

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Total Compensation History

Total compensation by yearLine chart of 12 yearly values of total compensation, from $119,543 in 2013 to $176,813 in 2025. No data for 2017.$100K$120K$140K$160K$180K201320152018202120232025
Total compensation, 2013–2025. Axis starts at $100,000, the Sunshine List disclosure threshold.

Full History
2013–2025

$119,379 in 2013 is worth about $159,626 in 2025 dollars.

Full salary history, by year
YearPositionSalary
2025Presiding Justice of the PeaceOntario Court Of Justice$176,590Benefits $223Total $176,813
2024Presiding Justice of the PeaceOntario Court Of Justice$171,421Benefits $223Total $171,644
2023Presiding Justice of the Peace / Juge de paix présidenteOntario Court Of Justice / Cour De Justice De L'ontario$171,421Benefits $223Total $171,644
2022Presiding Justice of the PeaceOntario Court Of Justice$166,926Benefits $213Total $167,139
2021Presiding Justice of the PeaceOntario Court Of Justice$154,174Benefits $201Total $154,375
2020Presiding Justice of the PeaceOntario Court Of Justice$146,186Benefits $191Total $146,376
2019Presiding Justice of the PeaceOntario Court Of Justice$141,423Benefits $182Total $141,606
2018Presiding Justice of the PeaceOntario Court of Justice$131,739Benefits $199Total $131,938
2016Justice of the PeaceOntario Court of Justice$129,094Benefits $209Total $129,303
2015Justice of the Peace / Juge de paixOntario Court of Justice$127,224Benefits $223Total $127,446
2014Justice of the Peace / Juge de paixOntario Court of Justice$129,112Benefits $221Total $129,333
2013Justice of the PeaceOntario Court of Justice$119,379Benefits $164Total $119,543

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate

Of the $176,590 Catherine Shoniker earned in 2025, roughly $118,518 would remain after income tax, CPP and EI, an all-in deduction rate of about 32.9%. For comparison, the median Presiding Justice of the Peace on the 2025 list was paid $178,015; this salary is about 1% less. Most Government of Ontario – Judiciary employees belong to PSPP or OPTrust, so actual take-home is likely another 7–10% lower after pension contributions.

Estimated net pay
~$118,518
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
~29.8%
CPP + EI contributions
~$5,507
All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
~32.9%
vs. 2025 Presiding Justice of the Peace median
−1%

Where does $176,590 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.

Also at Ontario Court of Justice
2025