Catherine Zahn
Health/Deputy Minister / Sous-ministre
2023 Salary — last year on the list
$477,361Total compensation $477,361, including $0 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
#1Health
Years on List
32021–2023
Peak Salary
$477,3612023
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2021–2023
$126,684 in 2021 is worth about $146,904 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Deputy Minister / Sous-ministreHealth / Santé | $477,361 |
| 2022 | Deputy MinisterHealth | $477,361 |
| 2021 | Deputy MinisterHealth | $126,684 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2023 estimate
In 2023, Catherine Zahn's $477,361 salary works out to roughly $259,339 after income tax, CPP and EI — an all-in deduction rate of about 45.7%. That is about 55% above the 2023 median of $307,728 for Deputy Minister Sous Ministre on the Sunshine List. Catherine Zahn has appeared on the list 3 times since 2021. Most Government of Ontario – Ministries employees belong to PSPP or OPTrust, so actual take-home is likely another 7–10% lower after pension contributions.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$259,339
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~44.7%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$4,756
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~45.7%
- vs. 2023 Deputy Minister Sous Ministre median
- +55%
Where does $477,361 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.