Gary Watson

Ontario Power Generation/Supply Inspection Technologist

2025 Salary

$160,951

Total compensation $169,483, including $8,533 in taxable benefits.

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At a Glance
2025

Employer Rank

#4,693

Ontario Power Generation

Years on List

2006–2025

Peak Salary

$160,951

2025

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Total Compensation History

Total compensation, 2006–2025. Axis starts at $100,000, the Sunshine List disclosure threshold.

Full History
2006–2025

$106,732 in 2006 is worth about $160,637 in 2025 dollars.

Full salary history, by year
Year	Employer	Position	Salary	Benefits	Total
2025	Ontario Power Generation	Supply Inspection TechnologistOntario Power Generation	$160,951Benefits $8,533Total $169,483	$8,533	$169,483
2024	Ontario Power Generation	Supply Inspection TechnologistOntario Power Generation	$143,970Benefits $7,206Total $151,175	$7,206	$151,175
2023	Ontario Power Generation	Supply Inspection TechnologistOntario Power Generation	$146,505Benefits $7,033Total $153,537	$7,033	$153,537
2022	Ontario Power Generation	Supply Inspection TechnologistOntario Power Generation	$135,412Benefits $6,313Total $141,725	$6,313	$141,725
2021	Ontario Power Generation	Supply Inspection TechnologistOntario Power Generation	$119,016Benefits $5,685Total $124,701	$5,685	$124,701
2020	Ontario Power Generation	Supply Inspection TechnologistOntario Power Generation	$118,336Benefits $5,112Total $123,448	$5,112	$123,448
2019	Ontario Power Generation	Supply Inspection TechnologistOntario Power Generation	$112,512Benefits $4,442Total $116,954	$4,442	$116,954
2018	Ontario Power Generation	Supply Inspection TechnologistOntario Power Generation	$110,327Benefits $4,444Total $114,771	$4,444	$114,771
2017	Ontario Power Generation	Supply Inspection TechnologistOntario Power Generation	$108,073Benefits $4,915Total $112,988	$4,915	$112,988
2016	Ontario Power Generation	Mechanical TechnicianOntario Power Generation	$125,876Benefits $1,467Total $127,343	$1,467	$127,343
2015	Ontario Power Generation	Mechanical TechnicianOntario Power Generation	$144,976Benefits $1,458Total $146,435	$1,458	$146,435
2014	Ontario Power Generation	Mechanical TechnicianOntario Power Generation	$145,480Benefits $1,451Total $146,931	$1,451	$146,931
2013	Ontario Power Generation	Mechanical TechnicianOntario Power Generation	$154,945Benefits $1,431Total $156,376	$1,431	$156,376
2012	Ontario Power Generation	Mechanical TechnicianOntario Power Generation	$133,701Benefits $1,413Total $135,115	$1,413	$135,115
2011	Ontario Power Generation	Mechanical TechnicianOntario Power Generation	$137,680Benefits $1,397Total $139,077	$1,397	$139,077
2010	Ontario Power Generation	Mechanical TechnicianOntario Power Generation	$147,804Benefits $1,310Total $149,114	$1,310	$149,114
2009	Ontario Power Generation	Mechanical TechnicianOntario Power Generation	$142,461Benefits $1,293Total $143,755	$1,293	$143,755
2008	Ontario Power Generation	Mechanical TechnicianOntario Power Generation	$105,264Benefits $1,309Total $106,573	$1,309	$106,573
2007	Ontario Power Generation	Mechanical Maintainer JourneypersonOntario Power Generation	$118,324Benefits $1,201Total $119,524	$1,201	$119,524
2006	Ontario Power Generation	Mechanical Maintainer JourneypersonOntario Power Generation	$106,732Benefits $1,603Total $108,335	$1,603	$108,335

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate

Take-home on Gary Watson's 2025 salary of $160,951 comes to roughly $109,912 once federal and Ontario income tax (about 28.3% effective) is deducted. For comparison, the median Supply Inspection Technologist on the 2025 list was paid $149,248; this salary is about 8% more. Compared with 2024, when the figure was $143,970, that is a rise of about 12%. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.

Estimated net pay: ~$109,912
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI): ~28.3%
CPP + EI contributions: ~$5,507
All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI): ~31.7%
vs. 2025 Supply Inspection Technologist median: +8%

Where does $160,951 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.

Also at Ontario Power Generation
2025

Also at Ontario Power Generation, 2025
#	Name	Position	Salary	Total
1	Kenneth Hartwick	Special Advisor	$1,907,409	$1,910,992
2	Nicolle Butcher	President and Chief Executive Officer	$1,596,218	$1,598,309
3	Steve Gregoris	Chief Nuclear Officer	$1,092,855	$1,096,651
4	Aida Cipolla	Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer	$1,013,496	$1,016,119
5	Subo Sinnathamby	Chief Projects Officer	$981,476	$985,253
6	Mark Knutson	Chief Enterprise Engineering and Chief Nuclear Engineer	$856,947	$859,793
7	Jon Franke	Senior Vice President Nuclear	$826,655	$828,637
8	Shelley Babin	Chief Operations Officer	$748,469	$750,849
9	Brenda Macdonald	Chief Commercial Officer	$727,479	$729,740
10	David Kaposi	Executive Vice President Investment Strategy and Business Development	$701,432	$703,541