Solicitor General/Forensic Scientist
Latest Salary
$117,2332025
Total Compensation
$117,479Incl. $245 benefits
Employer Rank
#3,460Solicitor General
Years on List
52021–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Solicitor General | Forensic Scientist | $117,233 | $245 | $117,479 |
| 2024 | Solicitor General | Forensic Scientist | $119,816 | $239 | $120,055 |
| 2023 | Solicitor General / Solliciteur général | — | $106,389 | $228 | $106,617 |
| 2022 | Solicitor General | Forensic Scientist | $102,039 | $225 | $102,264 |
| 2021 | Solicitor General | Forensic Scientist | $100,483 | $222 | $100,705 |
Take-home on Elspeth Lindsay's 2025 salary of $117,233 comes to roughly $85,325 once federal and Ontario income tax (about 22.5% effective) is deducted. That is about 1% above the 2025 median of $115,666 for Forensic Scientist on the Sunshine List. At Solicitor General, 5,958 people made the 2025 list with a median of $122,057; this salary ranked #3,460. After pension contributions (probably PSPP or OPTrust in this sector), take-home is usually a further 7–10% lower.
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.