David R. Knights
Town of Newmarket – Central York Fire Services/Captain
2024 Salary — last year on the list
$146,920Total compensation $147,244, including $324 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
#24Town of Newmarket – Central York Fire Services
Years on List
92016–2024
Peak Salary
$146,9202024
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2016–2024
$100,958 in 2016 is worth about $129,106 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | CaptainTown Of Newmarket - Central York Fire Services | $146,920Benefits $324Total $147,244 |
| 2023 | CaptainTown Of Newmarket - Central York Fire Services | $144,026Benefits $323Total $144,349 |
| 2022 | CaptainTown Of Newmarket - Central York Fire Services | $139,014Benefits $349Total $139,363 |
| 2021 | CaptainTown Of Newmarket - Central York Fire Services | $143,853Benefits $336Total $144,189 |
| 2020 | CaptainTown Of Newmarket – Central York Fire Services | $138,867Benefits $322Total $139,189 |
| 2019 | Fire Fighter 1st ClassTown Of Newmarket - Central York Fire Services | $118,274Benefits $263Total $118,537 |
| 2018 | Fire Fighter 1st ClassTown of Newmarket - Central York Fire Services | $115,312Benefits $238Total $115,549 |
| 2017 | Fire Fighter 1st ClassTown of Newmarket - Central York Fire Services | $109,053Benefits $222Total $109,275 |
| 2016 | Fire Fighter 1st ClassTown of Newmarket - Central York Fire Services | $100,958Benefits $216Total $101,173 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2024 estimate
Take-home on David R. Knights's 2024 salary of $146,920 comes to roughly $101,579 once federal and Ontario income tax (about 27.4% effective) is deducted. It is up about 2% on the $144,026 paid in 2023. Records under this name have appeared on the Sunshine List 9 years in all, first in 2016. Most Municipalities & Services employees belong to OMERS, so actual take-home is likely another 7–10% lower after pension contributions.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$101,579
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~27.4%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,105
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~30.9%
- vs. 2024 Captain median
- −3%
Where does $146,920 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.