Heather Neelin
Ottawa-carleton District School Board/Principal
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$167,2272025
Total Compensation
$167,227Incl. $0 benefits
Employer Rank
#122Ottawa-carleton District School Board
Years on List
52021–2025
Salary History
Full History
2021–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ottawa-Carleton District School Board | Principal | $167,227 | $0 | $167,227 |
| 2024 | Ottawa-Carleton District School Board | Principal | $142,587 | $0 | $142,587 |
| 2023 | Ottawa-Carleton District School Board | — | $115,442 | $0 | $115,442 |
| 2022 | Ottawa-Carleton District School Board | Vice Principal | $117,614 | $0 | $117,614 |
| 2021 | Ottawa-Carleton District School Board | Vice Principal | $111,225 | $0 | $111,225 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Of the $167,227 Heather Neelin earned in 2025, roughly $113,366 would remain after federal and Ontario income tax, an effective rate of about 28.9%. The 2025 median for Principal (level not specified) on the list was $167,439, almost exactly this figure. At Ottawa-carleton District School Board, 3,847 people made the 2025 list with a median of $118,125; this salary ranked #122. After pension contributions (probably OTPP for teachers or OMERS in this sector), take-home is usually a further 7–10% lower.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$113,366
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~28.9%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- vs. 2025 Principal (level not specified) median
- about even
Where does $167,227 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.