Chris Van Bargen
City of Stratford/Deputy Chief of Fire
2024 Salary — last year on the list
$165,002Total compensation $166,342, including $1,339 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
2024
Employer Rank
#19City of Stratford
Years on List
12024–2024
Peak Salary
$165,0022024
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Full History
2024–2024
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Deputy Chief of FireCity Of Stratford | $165,002Benefits $1,339Total $166,342 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2024 estimate
Of the $165,002 Chris Van Bargen earned in 2024, roughly $111,591 would remain after income tax, CPP and EI, an all-in deduction rate of about 32.4%. For comparison, the median Deputy Fire Chief on the 2024 list was paid $152,333; this salary is about 8% more. This is Chris Van Bargen's first appearance on the Sunshine List. Pension contributions — likely OMERS in the Municipalities & Services sector — would typically trim another 7–10% off that figure.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$111,591
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~29.3%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,105
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~32.4%
- vs. 2024 Deputy Fire Chief median
- +8%
Where does $165,002 rank on the Sunshine List? →
Estimate only: 2024 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.