David L Merkley
Brightshores Health System/Director Health Information and Decision Support
2024 Salary — last year on the list
$155,909Total compensation $156,663, including $755 in taxable benefits.
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At a Glance
2024
Employer Rank
#17Brightshores Health System
Years on List
52020–2024
Peak Salary
$155,9092024
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2020–2024
$137,171 in 2020 is worth about $164,405 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Director Health Information and Decision SupportBrightshores Health System | $155,909Benefits $755Total $156,663 |
| 2023 | Director Health Information and Decision SupportBrightshores Health System | $145,382Benefits $797Total $146,179 |
| 2022 | Director Health Information and Decision SupportGrey Bruce Health Services | $138,633Benefits $785Total $139,418 |
| 2021 | Director Health Information and Decision SupportGrey Bruce Health Services | $136,905Benefits $681Total $137,586 |
| 2020 | Director Health Information Management, Decision SupportGrey Bruce Health Services | $137,171Benefits $636Total $137,806 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2024 estimate
Take-home on David L Merkley's 2024 salary of $155,909 comes to roughly $106,587 once federal and Ontario income tax (about 28.4% effective) is deducted. That is about 7% more than the $145,382 paid in 2023. Records under this name have appeared on the Sunshine List 5 years in all, first in 2020. Most Hospitals & Boards of Public Health employees belong to HOOPP, so actual take-home is likely another 7–10% lower after pension contributions.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$106,587
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~28.4%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,105
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~31.6%
Where does $155,909 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.