David Higgins
City of Pickering/Captain
2024 Salary — last year on the list
$139,909Total compensation $141,042, including $1,133 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
#56City of Pickering
Years on List
132012–2024
Peak Salary
$154,8772022
Full 2024 roster at City of Pickering →·See where $139,909 ranks →
Total Compensation History
Full History
2012–2024
$109,469 in 2012 is worth about $147,698 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | CaptainCity Of Pickering | $139,909Benefits $1,133Total $141,042 |
| 2023 | CaptainCity Of Pickering | $144,107Benefits $1,128Total $145,235 |
| 2022 | CaptainCity Of Pickering | $154,877Benefits $1,128Total $156,005 |
| 2021 | CaptainCity Of Pickering | $121,901Benefits $1,132Total $123,032 |
| 2020 | 1st Class FirefighterCity Of Pickering | $119,775Benefits $1,031Total $120,806 |
| 2019 | 1st Class FirefighterCity Of Pickering | $117,354Benefits $1,018Total $118,372 |
| 2018 | 1st Class FirefighterCity of Pickering | $112,239Benefits $935Total $113,173 |
| 2017 | 1st Class FirefighterCity of Pickering | $111,352Benefits $877Total $112,230 |
| 2016 | 1st Class FirefighterCity of Pickering | $113,835Benefits $898Total $114,732 |
| 2015 | 1st Class FirefighterCity of Pickering | $106,414Benefits $865Total $107,278 |
| 2014 | 1st Class FirefighterCity of Pickering | $111,016Benefits $736Total $111,752 |
| 2013 | 1st Class FirefighterCity of Pickering | $107,908Benefits $692Total $108,600 |
| 2012 | 1st Class FirefighterCity of Pickering | $109,469Benefits $632Total $110,101 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2024 estimate
Of the $139,909 David Higgins earned in 2024, roughly $97,612 would remain after income tax, CPP and EI, an all-in deduction rate of about 30.2%. At City of Pickering, 208 people made the 2024 list with a median salary of $124,706; David Higgins's total compensation of $141,042 ranked #56. David Higgins has appeared on the list 13 times since 2012. Pension contributions — likely OMERS in the Municipalities & Services sector — would typically trim another 7–10% off that figure.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$97,612
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~26.6%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,105
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~30.2%
- vs. 2024 Captain median
- −7%
Where does $139,909 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.