David Paterson
Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade/Special Advisor, Agent General
2025 Salary
$362,218Total compensation $362,218, including $0 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
2025
Employer Rank
#2Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Years on List
22024–2025
Peak Salary
$364,9012024
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2024–2025
$364,901 in 2024 is worth about $372,385 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Special Advisor, Agent GeneralEconomic Development, Job Creation and Trade | $362,218 |
| 2024 | Special Advisor, Agent GeneralEconomic Development, Job Creation and Trade | $364,901 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
David Paterson was paid $362,218 in 2025; after income tax, CPP and EI that is roughly $208,281, an effective income-tax rate of about 41.0%. At Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, 377 people made the 2025 list with a median salary of $129,341; David Paterson's total compensation of $362,218 ranked #2. Most Government of Ontario – Ministries employees belong to PSPP or OPTrust, so actual take-home is likely another 7–10% lower after pension contributions.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$208,281
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~41.0%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~42.5%
Where does $362,218 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.