Heather Farnworth
Ontario Science Centre/Director, Business Development
2025 Salary
$155,407Total compensation $155,600, including $193 in taxable benefits.
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At a Glance
2025
Employer Rank
#10Ontario Science Centre
Years on List
182008–2025
Peak Salary
$155,4072025
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2008–2025
$105,547 in 2008 is worth about $151,892 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Director, Business DevelopmentOntario Science Centre | $155,407Benefits $193Total $155,600 |
| 2024 | Director, Business DevelopmentOntario Science Centre | $155,053Benefits $183Total $155,236 |
| 2023 | Director, Business Development / Directrice, développement des activitésOntario Science Centre / Centre des sciences de l'Ontario | $138,369Benefits $178Total $138,547 |
| 2022 | Director, Business DevelopmentOntario Science Centre | $136,992Benefits $176Total $137,168 |
| 2021 | Director, International SalesOntario Science Centre | $135,208Benefits $173Total $135,381 |
| 2020 | Director, International SalesOntario Science Centre | $134,359Benefits $171Total $134,530 |
| 2019 | Director, International SalesOntario Science Centre | $129,986Benefits $170Total $130,156 |
| 2018 | Director, International SalesOntario Science Centre | $128,936Benefits $188Total $129,124 |
| 2017 | Director, International Sales / Directrice, ventes internationalesOntario Science Centre / Centre des sciences de l'Ontario | $117,680Benefits $171Total $117,851 |
| 2016 | Director, International Sales / Directrice, ventes internationalesOntario Science Centre | $109,510Benefits $171Total $109,681 |
| 2015 | Director, International Sales / Directrice, ventes internationalesOntario Science Centre | $109,969Benefits $185Total $110,154 |
| 2014 | Director, International Sales / Directrice, ventes internationalesOntario Science Centre | $108,743Benefits $187Total $108,930 |
| 2013 | Director, International SalesOntario Science Centre | $104,716Benefits $166Total $104,881 |
| 2012 | Director, International SalesOntario Science Centre | $104,716Benefits $150Total $104,865 |
| 2011 | Director, International Sales / Directrice, ventes internationalesOntario Science Centre / Centre des sciences de l'Ontario | $104,716Benefits $157Total $104,872 |
| 2010 | Director, International SalesOntario Science Centre | $109,181Benefits $177Total $109,358 |
| 2009 | Associate Director, International SalesOntario Science Centre | $109,088Benefits $179Total $109,266 |
| 2008 | Associate Director, International SalesOntario Science Centre | $105,547Benefits $184Total $105,732 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Take-home on Heather Farnworth's 2025 salary of $155,407 comes to roughly $106,861 once federal and Ontario income tax (about 27.7% effective) is deducted. At Ontario Science Centre, 58 people made the 2025 list with a median salary of $117,677; Heather Farnworth's total compensation of $155,600 ranked #10. Heather Farnworth has appeared on the list 18 times since 2008. Pension contributions — likely PSPP or OPTrust in the Crown Agencies sector — would typically trim another 7–10% off that figure.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$106,861
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~27.7%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~31.2%
- vs. 2025 Director Business Development median
- +8%
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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.