Ian James

City of Toronto – Toronto Transit Commission/Garage Foreperson

At a Glance
2025

Latest Salary

$138,855

2025

Total Compensation

$139,291

Incl. $436 benefits

Employer Rank

#1,628

City of Toronto – Toronto Transit Commission

Years on List

14

2012–2025

Salary History

Salary by year, 2012–2025Line chart of 14 yearly values, from $106,775 in 2012 to $139,291 in 2025.$0$50K$100K$150K201220152017202020222025

Full History
2012–2025

YearEmployerPositionSalaryBenefitsTotal
2025City Of Toronto – Toronto Transit CommissionGarage Foreperson$138,855$436$139,291
2024City Of Toronto - Toronto Transit CommissionGarage Foreperson$125,415$411$125,826
2023City Of Toronto - Toronto Transit Commission—$114,685$359$115,044
2022City Of Toronto - Toronto Transit CommissionForeperson - Duncan Shop$118,580$345$118,925
2021City Of Toronto - Toronto Transit CommissionForeperson - Duncan Shop$115,196$328$115,525
2020City Of Toronto – Toronto Transit CommissionForeperson – Duncan Shop$112,569$344$112,912
2019City Of Toronto - Toronto Transit CommissionGarage Foreperson$119,532$339$119,871
2018City of Toronto - Toronto Transit CommissionGarage Foreperson$113,174$330$113,505
2017City of Toronto - Toronto Transit CommissionGarage Foreperson$110,033$506$110,539
2016City of Toronto - Toronto Transit CommissionGarage Foreperson$113,953$346$114,299
2015City of Toronto - Toronto Transit CommissionGarage Foreperson$114,021$341$114,361
2014City of Toronto - Toronto Transit CommissionGarage Foreperson$114,289$338$114,626
2013City of Toronto - Toronto Transit CommissionGarage Foreperson$106,946$334$107,281
2012City of Toronto - Toronto Transit CommissionGarage Foreperson$106,497$279$106,775

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate

Take-home on Ian James's 2025 salary of $138,855 comes to roughly $97,562 once federal and Ontario income tax (about 25.8% effective) is deducted. For comparison, the median Garage Foreperson on the 2025 list was paid $133,709; this salary is about 4% more. Compared with 2024, when the figure was $125,415, that is a rise of about 11%. Most Municipalities & Services employees belong to OMERS, so actual take-home is likely another 7–10% lower after pension contributions.

Estimated net pay
~$97,562
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
~25.8%
CPP + EI contributions
~$5,507
vs. 2025 Garage Foreperson median
+4%

Where does $138,855 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.

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