Eric Baginski
City of Kitchener/First Class Fire Fighter
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$134,0482025
Total Compensation
$134,443Incl. $395 benefits
Employer Rank
#220City of Kitchener
Years on List
112015–2025
Total Compensation History
Full History
2015–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | City Of Kitchener | First Class Fire FighterCity Of Kitchener | $134,048 | $395 | $134,443 |
| 2024 | City Of Kitchener | First Class Fire FighterCity Of Kitchener | $130,120 | $494 | $130,613 |
| 2023 | City Of Kitchener | —City Of Kitchener | $120,694 | $473 | $121,167 |
| 2022 | City Of Kitchener | First Class Fire FighterCity Of Kitchener | $132,650 | $376 | $133,026 |
| 2021 | City Of Kitchener | First Class Fire FighterCity Of Kitchener | $129,884 | $388 | $130,272 |
| 2020 | City Of Kitchener | First Class Fire FighterCity Of Kitchener | $120,889 | $395 | $121,284 |
| 2019 | City Of Kitchener | First Class Fire FighterCity Of Kitchener | $124,838 | $404 | $125,242 |
| 2018 | City of Kitchener | First Class Fire FighterCity of Kitchener | $106,033 | $400 | $106,433 |
| 2017 | City of Kitchener | First Class Fire FighterCity of Kitchener | $107,581 | $405 | $107,987 |
| 2016 | City of Kitchener | 1st Class Fire FighterCity of Kitchener | $101,008 | $362 | $101,371 |
| 2015 | City of Kitchener | 1st Class Fire FighterCity of Kitchener | $101,241 | $317 | $101,558 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
In 2025, Eric Baginski's $134,048 salary works out to roughly $94,841 after income tax, CPP and EI — an effective rate of about 25.1%. Within City of Kitchener, Eric Baginski's total compensation of $134,443 was the #220 of 620, against a median salary of $126,758. Eric Baginski has appeared on the list 11 times since 2015. After pension contributions (probably OMERS in this sector), take-home is usually a further 7–10% lower.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$94,841
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~25.1%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- vs. 2025 First Class Firefighter median
- +2%
Where does $134,048 rank on the Sunshine List? →
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.