Gary Forrest

Ontario Power Generation/Hydroelectric Operating Technician

2023 Salary — last year on the list

$178,101

Total compensation $185,134, including $7,033 in taxable benefits.

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At a Glance
2023

Employer Rank

#2,540

Ontario Power Generation

Years on List

2003–2023

Peak Salary

$178,101

2023

Full 2023 roster at Ontario Power Generation →·See where $178,101 ranks →

Total Compensation History

Total compensation, 2003–2023. Axis starts at $100,000, the Sunshine List disclosure threshold.

Full History
2003–2023

$102,005 in 2003 is worth about $162,930 in 2025 dollars.

Full salary history, by year
Year	Employer	Position	Salary	Benefits	Total
2023	Ontario Power Generation	Hydroelectric Operating TechnicianOntario Power Generation	$178,101Benefits $7,033Total $185,134	$7,033	$185,134
2022	Ontario Power Generation	Hydroelectric Operating TechnicianOntario Power Generation	$133,237Benefits $6,313Total $139,550	$6,313	$139,550
2021	Ontario Power Generation	Hydroelectric Operating TechnicianOntario Power Generation	$166,895Benefits $5,685Total $172,579	$5,685	$172,579
2020	Ontario Power Generation	Hydroelectric Operating TechnicianOntario Power Generation	$175,878Benefits $5,112Total $180,991	$5,112	$180,991
2019	Ontario Power Generation	Hydroelectric Operating TechnicianOntario Power Generation	$146,035Benefits $4,442Total $150,477	$4,442	$150,477
2018	Ontario Power Generation	Hydroelectric Operating TechnicianOntario Power Generation	$162,988Benefits $4,444Total $167,432	$4,444	$167,432
2017	Ontario Power Generation	Hydroelectric Operating TechnicianOntario Power Generation	$133,366Benefits $4,915Total $138,281	$4,915	$138,281
2016	Ontario Power Generation	Hydroelectric Operating TechnicianOntario Power Generation	$128,649Benefits $1,467Total $130,117	$1,467	$130,117
2015	Ontario Power Generation	Hydroelectric Operating TechnicianOntario Power Generation	$120,505Benefits $1,458Total $121,964	$1,458	$121,964
2014	Ontario Power Generation	Hydroelectric Operating TechnicianOntario Power Generation	$124,836Benefits $1,451Total $126,287	$1,451	$126,287
2013	Ontario Power Generation	Thermal Operating TechnicianOntario Power Generation	$166,113Benefits $1,431Total $167,544	$1,431	$167,544
2012	Ontario Power Generation	Thermal Operating TechnicianOntario Power Generation	$150,931Benefits $1,413Total $152,345	$1,413	$152,345
2011	Ontario Power Generation	Thermal Operating TechnicianOntario Power Generation	$132,158Benefits $1,397Total $133,554	$1,397	$133,554
2010	Ontario Power Generation	Thermal Operating TechnicianOntario Power Generation	$160,312Benefits $1,310Total $161,623	$1,310	$161,623
2009	Ontario Power Generation	Fossil Operating TechnicianOntario Power Generation	$153,494Benefits $1,293Total $154,788	$1,293	$154,788
2008	Ontario Power Generation	Fossil Operating TechnicianOntario Power Generation	$165,203Benefits $1,309Total $166,513	$1,309	$166,513
2007	Ontario Power Generation	Fossil Operating TechnicianOntario Power Generation	$137,701Benefits $1,201Total $138,902	$1,201	$138,902
2006	Ontario Power Generation	Fossil Operating TechnicianOntario Power Generation	$139,299Benefits $1,596Total $140,895	$1,596	$140,895
2005	Ontario Power Generation	Fossil Operating TechnicianOntario Power Generation	$104,996Benefits $495Total $105,491	$495	$105,491
2004	Ontario Power Generation	Fossil Operating TechnicianOntario Power Generation	$116,267Benefits $456Total $116,723	$456	$116,723
2003	Ontario Power Generation	Auxiliary Plant Operator 4Th ClassOntario Power Generation	$102,005Benefits $392Total $102,396	$392	$102,396

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2023 estimate

In 2023, Gary Forrest's $178,101 salary works out to roughly $117,614 after income tax, CPP and EI — an all-in deduction rate of about 34.0%. Compared with 2022, when the figure was $133,237, that is a rise of about 34%. That is about 23% above the 2023 median of $145,065 for Hydroelectric Operating Technician on the Sunshine List. 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: ~$117,614
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI): ~31.3%
CPP + EI contributions: ~$4,756
All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI): ~34.0%
vs. 2023 Hydroelectric Operating Technician median: +23%

Where does $178,101 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 Ontario Power Generation
2023

Also at Ontario Power Generation, 2023
#	Name	Position	Salary	Total
1	Kenneth Hartwick	President and Chief Executive Officer	$1,925,372	$1,932,912
2	Dominique Miniere	Chief Strategy Officer	$1,194,533	$1,197,801
3	Michael Martelli	Chief Projects Officer	$972,747	$975,925
4	Christopher Ginther	Executive Vice President Business Strategy and Commercial Management	$889,925	$897,052
5	Nicolle Butcher	Chief Operations Officer	$894,783	$896,070
6	Steve Gregoris	Chief Nuclear Officer	$809,566	$812,693
7	Jon Franke	Senior Vice President Pickering A	$803,730	$805,707
8	Mark Knutson	Chief Enterprise Engineering and Chief Nuclear Engineer	$682,378	$684,884
9	Aida Cipolla	Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President - Finance	$679,657	$681,894
10	Melissa Hogg	Chief Administrative and Ethics Officer	$612,792	$617,285