Daniel Chapman
City of Kitchener/Chief Administrative Officer
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$324,4302025
Total Compensation
$339,616Incl. $15,186 benefits
Employer Rank
#1City of Kitchener
Years on List
182008–2025
Salary History
Full History
2008–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | City Of Kitchener | Chief Administrative Officer | $324,430 | $15,186 | $339,616 |
| 2024 | City Of Kitchener | Chief Administrative Officer | $312,281 | $11,190 | $323,471 |
| 2023 | City Of Kitchener | — | $289,073 | $10,856 | $299,928 |
| 2022 | City Of Kitchener | Chief Administrative Officer | $278,271 | $10,201 | $288,473 |
| 2021 | City Of Kitchener | Chief Administrative Officer | $268,289 | $10,201 | $278,491 |
| 2020 | City Of Kitchener | Chief Administrative Officer | $249,822 | $10,355 | $260,177 |
| 2019 | City Of Kitchener | Chief Administrative Officer | $237,794 | $10,264 | $248,058 |
| 2018 | City of Kitchener | Chief Administrative Officer | $225,614 | $10,125 | $235,738 |
| 2017 | City of Kitchener | Chief Administrative Officer | $217,122 | $4,601 | $221,723 |
| 2016 | City of Kitchener | Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Finance and Corporate Services | $195,250 | $2,022 | $197,272 |
| 2015 | City of Kitchener | Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Finance & Corporate Services | $205,626 | $1,888 | $207,514 |
| 2014 | City of Kitchener | Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Finance and Corporate Services | $182,124 | $1,577 | $183,702 |
| 2013 | City of Kitchener | Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Finance & Corporate Services | $186,989 | $1,508 | $188,498 |
| 2012 | City of Kitchener | Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Finance & Corporate Services | $173,129 | $1,346 | $174,474 |
| 2011 | City of Kitchener | Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Finance/Corporate Services | $163,575 | $1,494 | $165,068 |
| 2010 | City of Kitchener | Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Finance & Corporate Services | $157,608 | $1,176 | $158,784 |
| 2009 | City of Kitchener | General Manager, Financial Services & City Treasurer | $145,385 | $2,199 | $147,583 |
| 2008 | City of Kitchener | General Manager, Financial Services/City Treasurer | $125,047 | $732 | $125,779 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
In 2025, Daniel Chapman's $324,430 salary works out to roughly $190,721 after income tax, CPP and EI — an effective rate of about 39.5%. It is up about 4% on the $312,281 paid in 2024. The name has been on the Sunshine List 18 years in all, first in 2008. Pension contributions — likely OMERS in the Municipalities & Services sector — would typically trim another 7–10% off that figure.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$190,721
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~39.5%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- vs. 2025 Chief Administrative Officer median
- +63%
Where does $324,430 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.