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Gary Whitely

City of Sarnia/Platoon Chief

2025 Salary

$127,489

Total compensation $136,941, including $9,452 in taxable benefits.

Source: Ontario’s Public Sector Salary Disclosure — names paid $100,000 or more that year. How we build this · Report an error on this page

At a Glance
2025

Employer Rank

#140

City of Sarnia

Years on List

14

2012–2025

Peak Salary

$173,490

2024

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Total Compensation History

Total compensation by yearLine chart of 14 yearly values of total compensation, from $106,356 in 2012 to $136,941 in 2025.$100K$120K$140K$160K$180K201220152017202020222025
Total compensation, 2012–2025. Axis starts at $100,000, the Sunshine List disclosure threshold.

Full History
2012–2025

$105,835 in 2012 is worth about $142,795 in 2025 dollars.

Full salary history, by year
YearPositionSalary
2025Platoon ChiefCity Of Sarnia$127,489Benefits $9,452Total $136,941
2024Platoon ChiefCity Of Sarnia$173,490Benefits $2,114Total $175,604
2023CaptainCity Of Sarnia$155,906Benefits $1,849Total $157,755
2022CaptainCity Of Sarnia$145,969Benefits $1,811Total $147,780
2021CaptainCity Of Sarnia$154,526Benefits $1,784Total $156,311
2020CaptainCity Of Sarnia$137,386Benefits $1,538Total $138,925
2019CaptainCity Of Sarnia$150,537Benefits $1,373Total $151,910
2018CaptainCity of Sarnia$128,818Benefits $1,366Total $130,184
2017CaptainCity of Sarnia$138,129Benefits $1,741Total $139,869
2016CaptainCity of Sarnia$136,718Benefits $1,616Total $138,334
2015CaptainCity of Sarnia$122,055Benefits $1,393Total $123,449
2014Fire Prevention Officer - One AccreditationCity of Sarnia$112,772Benefits $657Total $113,430
2013CaptainCity of Sarnia$111,397Benefits $601Total $111,998
2012CaptainCity of Sarnia$105,835Benefits $521Total $106,356

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate

Of the $127,489 Gary Whitely earned in 2025, roughly $91,130 would remain after income tax, CPP and EI, an all-in deduction rate of about 28.5%. On total compensation of $136,941, Gary Whitely ranked #140 of 315 disclosed at City of Sarnia that year, where the median salary was $131,335. That is about 27% less than the $173,490 paid in 2024. Most Municipalities & Services employees belong to OMERS, so actual take-home is likely another 7–10% lower after pension contributions.

Estimated net pay
~$91,130
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
~24.2%
CPP + EI contributions
~$5,507
All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
~28.5%
vs. 2025 Platoon Chief median
−30%

Where does $127,489 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 City of Sarnia
2025