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Denise Christopherson

Hamilton Young Womens Christian Association/Chief Executive Officer

2022 Salary — last year on the list

$143,445

Total compensation $154,529, including $11,084 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
2022

Employer Rank

#1

Hamilton Young Womens Christian Association

Years on List

8

2015–2022

Peak Salary

$143,445

2022

Full 2022 roster at Hamilton Young Womens Christian Association →·See where $143,445 ranks →

Total Compensation History

Total compensation by yearLine chart of 8 yearly values of total compensation, from $133,334 in 2015 to $154,529 in 2022.$100K$120K$140K$160K201520162018201920212022
Total compensation, 2015–2022. Axis starts at $100,000, the Sunshine List disclosure threshold.

Full History
2015–2022

$123,135 in 2015 is worth about $159,705 in 2025 dollars.

Full salary history, by year
YearPositionSalary
2022Chief Executive OfficerHamilton Young Womens Christian Association$143,445Benefits $11,084Total $154,529
2021Chief Executive Officer / Chef de la directionHamilton Young Womens Christian Association$122,086Benefits $10,184Total $132,270
2020Chief Executive Officer / Chef de la directionHamilton Young Womens Christian Association$120,877Benefits $9,972Total $130,849
2019Chief Executive Officer/Chef de la directionHamilton Young Womens Christian Association$120,000Benefits $9,942Total $129,942
2018Chief Executive Officer/ Chef de la directionHamilton Young Womens Christian Association$120,000Benefits $9,942Total $129,942
2017Chief Executive Officer/ Chef de la directionHamilton Young Womens Christian Association$120,000Benefits $9,942Total $129,942
2016Chief Executive Officer / Chef de la directionHamilton Young Women's Christian Association$120,000Benefits $9,942Total $129,942
2015Chief Executive Officer / Chef de la directionHamilton Young Women's Christian Association / Association chrétienne des jeunes femmes de Hamilton$123,135Benefits $10,200Total $133,334

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2022 estimate

Denise Christopherson was paid $143,445 in 2022; after income tax, CPP and EI that is roughly $97,752, an effective income-tax rate of about 28.7%. On total compensation of $154,529, Denise Christopherson ranked #1 of 2 disclosed at Hamilton Young Womens Christian Association that year. Denise Christopherson has appeared on the list 8 times since 2015. Members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less after pension contributions, which this estimate leaves out.

Estimated net pay
~$97,752
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
~28.7%
CPP + EI contributions
~$4,453
All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
~31.9%
vs. 2022 Chief Executive Officer median
−13%

Where does $143,445 rank on the Sunshine List? →

Estimate only: 2022 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.

Also at Hamilton Young Womens Christian Association
2022