David White
City of Ottawa/City Solicitor
At a Glance
2024
Latest Salary
$166,3692024
Total Compensation
$171,513Incl. $5,143 benefits
Employer Rank
#162City of Ottawa
Years on List
172008–2024
Salary History
Full History
2008–2024
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | City Of Ottawa | City Solicitor | $166,369 | $5,143 | $171,513 |
| 2023 | City Of Ottawa | — | $240,586 | $3,017 | $243,603 |
| 2022 | City Of Ottawa | City Solicitor | $234,807 | $682 | $235,490 |
| 2021 | City Of Ottawa | City Solicitor | $205,077 | $627 | $205,704 |
| 2020 | City Of Ottawa | City Solicitor | $208,308 | $1,284 | $209,592 |
| 2019 | City Of Ottawa | City Solicitor | $197,061 | $2,912 | $199,973 |
| 2018 | City of Ottawa | Deputy City Solicitor | $194,401 | $2,809 | $197,210 |
| 2017 | City of Ottawa | Deputy City Solicitor | $178,054 | $2,751 | $180,805 |
| 2016 | City of Ottawa | Deputy City Solicitor | $174,085 | $2,720 | $176,805 |
| 2015 | City of Ottawa | Deputy City Solicitor, Litigation and Labour Relations | $171,919 | $2,696 | $174,615 |
| 2014 | City of Ottawa | Deputy City Solicitor, Litigation and Labour Relations | $164,218 | $2,715 | $166,933 |
| 2013 | City of Ottawa | Deputy City Solicitor | $164,141 | $2,634 | $166,775 |
| 2012 | City of Ottawa | Manager, Litigation & Labour Relations | $153,759 | $2,541 | $156,300 |
| 2011 | City of Ottawa | Manager, Litigation & Labour Relations | $146,687 | $450 | $147,138 |
| 2010 | City of Ottawa | Manager, Litigation & Labour Relations | $134,434 | $418 | $134,852 |
| 2009 | City of Ottawa | Manager, Litigation & Labour Relations | $131,614 | $365 | $131,979 |
| 2008 | City of Ottawa | Manager, Legal Services | $110,821 | $283 | $111,105 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2024 estimate
Of the $166,369 David White earned in 2024, roughly $112,344 would remain after income tax, CPP and EI, an effective rate of about 29.4%. For comparison, the median City Solicitor on the 2024 list was paid $200,071; this salary is about 17% less. The name has been on the Sunshine List 17 years in all, first in 2008. After pension contributions (probably OMERS in this sector), take-home is usually a further 7–10% lower.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$112,344
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~29.4%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,105
- vs. 2024 City Solicitor median
- −17%
Where does $166,369 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.