Craig Shanks

City of Kawartha Lakes/Director, Community Services

2023 Salary — last year on the list

$165,387

Total compensation $166,448, including $1,061 in taxable benefits.

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At a Glance
2023

Employer Rank

City of Kawartha Lakes

Years on List

2012–2023

Peak Salary

$165,387

2023

Full 2023 roster at City of Kawartha Lakes →·See where $165,387 ranks →

Total Compensation History

Total compensation, 2012–2023. Axis starts at $100,000, the Sunshine List disclosure threshold.

Full History
2012–2023

$104,317 in 2012 is worth about $140,746 in 2025 dollars.

Full salary history, by year
Year	Employer	Position	Salary	Benefits	Total
2023	City Of Kawartha Lakes	Director, Community ServicesCity Of Kawartha Lakes	$165,387Benefits $1,061Total $166,448	$1,061	$166,448
2022	City Of Kawartha Lakes	Director, Community ServicesCity Of Kawartha Lakes	$161,090Benefits $1,061Total $162,151	$1,061	$162,151
2021	City Of Kawartha Lakes	Director, Community ServicesCity Of Kawartha Lakes	$157,923Benefits $1,061Total $158,984	$1,061	$158,984
2020	City Of Kawartha Lakes	Director, Community ServicesCity Of Kawartha Lakes	$161,573Benefits $1,261Total $162,834	$1,261	$162,834
2019	City Of Kawartha Lakes	Director, Community ServicesCity Of Kawartha Lakes	$153,290Benefits $1,061Total $154,351	$1,061	$154,351
2018	City of Kawartha Lakes	Director, Community ServicesCity of Kawartha Lakes	$150,283Benefits $1,061Total $151,344	$1,061	$151,344
2017	City of Kawartha Lakes	Director, Community ServicesCity of Kawartha Lakes	$148,795Benefits $1,043Total $149,838	$1,043	$149,838
2016	City of Kawartha Lakes	Director of Community ServicesCity of Kawartha Lakes	$141,421Benefits $998Total $142,419	$998	$142,419
2015	City of Kawartha Lakes	Director of Community ServicesCity of Kawartha Lakes	$134,660Benefits $1,020Total $135,680	$1,020	$135,680
2014	City of Kawartha Lakes	Director of Community ServicesCity of Kawartha Lakes	$125,292Benefits $1,025Total $126,316	$1,025	$126,316
2013	City of Kawartha Lakes	Director, Community ServicesCity of Kawartha Lakes	$109,083Benefits $937Total $110,020	$937	$110,020
2012	City of Kawartha Lakes	Manager, Parks Recreation & CultureCity of Kawartha Lakes	$104,317Benefits $829Total $105,145	$829	$105,145

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2023 estimate

Take-home on Craig Shanks's 2023 salary of $165,387 comes to roughly $111,017 once federal and Ontario income tax (about 30.0% effective) is deducted. It is up about 3% on the $161,090 paid in 2022. Craig Shanks has appeared on the list 12 times since 2012. Pension contributions — likely OMERS in the Municipalities & Services sector — would typically trim another 7–10% off that figure.

Estimated net pay: ~$111,017
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI): ~30.0%
CPP + EI contributions: ~$4,756
All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI): ~32.9%
vs. 2023 Director of Community Services median: +21%

Where does $165,387 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 City of Kawartha Lakes
2023

Also at City of Kawartha Lakes, 2023
#	Name	Position	Salary	Total
1	Ron Taylor	Chief Administrative Officer	$220,448	$221,509
2	Mark Mitchell	Police Chief	$204,963	$209,222
3	Robyn Carlson	City Solicitor	$189,132	$190,193
4	Terry Jones	Fire Chief	$187,132	$188,606
5	Kirk Robertson	Police - Inspector	$167,149	$169,966
6	Thomas William Hickey	Police - Inspector	$167,149	$168,866
7	Bryan Robinson	Director, Public Works	$165,487	$166,548
9	Juan Rojas	Director, Engineering and Assets	$165,387	$166,448
10	Sara J. Beukeboom	Director, Corporate Services	$160,997	$161,970
11	Richard Holy	Director, Development Services	$159,024	$159,909