David Starnes
Children, Community and Social Services/Senior Data Policy Advisor
2025 Salary
$129,159Total compensation $129,159, 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
#623Children, Community and Social Services
Years on List
22024–2025
Peak Salary
$129,1592025
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2024–2025
$106,380 in 2024 is worth about $108,562 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Senior Data Policy AdvisorChildren, Community and Social Services | $129,159 |
| 2024 | Data Solutions LeadChildren, Community and Social Services | $106,380 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Take-home on David Starnes's 2025 salary of $129,159 comes to roughly $92,075 once federal and Ontario income tax (about 24.4% effective) is deducted. Compared with 2024, when the figure was $106,380, that is a rise of about 21%. David Starnes has appeared on the list twice since 2024. 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
- ~$92,075
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~24.4%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~28.7%
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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.