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Gaetano John Presta

Regional Municipality of Durham/Commissioner, Works

2023 Salary — last year on the list

$228,316

Total compensation $238,237, including $9,921 in taxable benefits.

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At a Glance
2023

Employer Rank

#10

Regional Municipality of Durham

Years on List

18

2005–2023

Peak Salary

$228,316

2023

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Total Compensation History

Total compensation by yearLine chart of 18 yearly values of total compensation, from $121,492 in 2005 to $238,237 in 2023. No data for 2015.$100K$150K$200K$250K200520092013201620192023
Total compensation, 2005–2023. Axis starts at $100,000, the Sunshine List disclosure threshold.

Full History
2005–2023

$120,806 in 2005 is worth about $185,387 in 2025 dollars.

Full salary history, by year
YearPositionSalary
2023Commissioner, WorksRegional Municipality Of Durham$228,316Benefits $9,921Total $238,237
2022Commissioner, WorksRegional Municipality Of Durham$206,588Benefits $3,004Total $209,592
2021Director, Environmental ServicesRegional Municipality Of Durham$185,637Benefits $1,099Total $186,736
2020Director, Environmental ServicesRegional Municipality Of Durham$189,504Benefits $1,084Total $190,588
2019Director, Environmental ServicesRegional Municipality Of Durham$201,386Benefits $1,114Total $202,500
2018Director, Environmental ServicesRegional Municipality of Durham$174,151Benefits $1,036Total $175,187
2017Director, Environmental ServicesRegional Municipality of Durham$169,795Benefits $964Total $170,760
2016Director, Environmental ServicesRegional Municipality of Durham$166,753Benefits $776Total $167,529
2014Director, Environmental ServicesRegional Municipality of Durham$162,389Benefits $694Total $163,083
2013Director, Environmental ServicesRegional Municipality of Durham$160,003Benefits $833Total $160,835
2012Director, Environmental ServicesRegional Municipality of Durham$156,482Benefits $709Total $157,190
2011Director, Environmental ServicesRegional Municipality of Durham$153,052Benefits $690Total $153,742
2010Director, Environmental ServicesRegional Municipality of Durham$149,351Benefits $678Total $150,029
2009Director, Environmental ServicesRegional Municipality of Durham$150,097Benefits $656Total $150,753
2008Director, Environmental ServicesRegional Municipality of Durham$139,960Benefits $630Total $140,590
2007Director, Environmental ServicesRegional Municipality of Durham$135,658Benefits $742Total $136,400
2006Director, Environmental ServicesRegional Municipality of Durham$129,665Benefits $736Total $130,401
2005Director, Environmental ServicesReg'l. Municipality of Durham$120,806Benefits $686Total $121,492

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2023 estimate

Gaetano John Presta was paid $228,316 in 2023; after income tax, CPP and EI that is roughly $143,313, an effective income-tax rate of about 35.1%. At Regional Municipality of Durham, 2,099 people made the 2023 list with a median salary of $121,511; Gaetano John Presta's total compensation of $238,237 ranked #10. Most Municipalities & Services employees belong to OMERS, so actual take-home is likely another 7–10% lower after pension contributions.

Estimated net pay
~$143,313
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
~35.1%
CPP + EI contributions
~$4,756
All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
~37.2%

Where does $228,316 rank on the Sunshine List? →

Estimate only: 2023 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 Regional Municipality of Durham
2023