Ian Russell

Ontario Power Generation/Mechanical Technician/Technologist

2023 Salary — last year on the list

$113,259

Total compensation $122,432, including $9,173 in taxable benefits.

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At a Glance
2023

Employer Rank

#8,116

Ontario Power Generation

Years on List

2003–2023

Peak Salary

$170,063

2007

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Total Compensation History

Total compensation, 2003–2023. Axis starts at $100,000, the Sunshine List disclosure threshold.

Full History
2003–2023

$103,897 in 2003 is worth about $165,951 in 2025 dollars.

Full salary history, by year
Year	Employer	Position	Salary	Benefits	Total
2023	Ontario Power Generation	Mechanical Technician/TechnologistOntario Power Generation	$113,259Benefits $9,173Total $122,432	$9,173	$122,432
2022	Ontario Power Generation	Mechanical Technician/TechnologistOntario Power Generation	$137,823Benefits $7,272Total $145,095	$7,272	$145,095
2021	Ontario Power Generation	Mechanical Technician/TechnologistOntario Power Generation	$135,479Benefits $7,872Total $143,351	$7,872	$143,351
2020	Ontario Power Generation	Mechanical Technician/TechnologistOntario Power Generation	$144,745Benefits $6,701Total $151,446	$6,701	$151,446
2019	Ontario Power Generation	Mechanical Technician/TechnologistOntario Power Generation	$132,123Benefits $5,779Total $137,902	$5,779	$137,902
2018	Ontario Power Generation	Mechanical Technician/TechnologistOntario Power Generation	$126,587Benefits $5,085Total $131,672	$5,085	$131,672
2017	Ontario Power Generation	Mechanical Technician/TechnologistOntario Power Generation	$128,111Benefits $5,636Total $133,747	$5,636	$133,747
2016	Ontario Power Generation	Mechanical Technician/TechnologistOntario Power Generation	$127,589Benefits $1,592Total $129,181	$1,592	$129,181
2015	Ontario Power Generation	Mechanical Technician/TechnologistOntario Power Generation	$122,295Benefits $1,860Total $124,155	$1,860	$124,155
2014	Ontario Power Generation	Mechanical Technician / TechnologistOntario Power Generation	$130,062Benefits $1,964Total $132,026	$1,964	$132,026
2013	Ontario Power Generation	Mechanical Technician/TechnologistOntario Power Generation	$133,345Benefits $1,890Total $135,235	$1,890	$135,235
2012	Ontario Power Generation	Mechanical Technician/TechnologistOntario Power Generation	$130,846Benefits $2,886Total $133,733	$2,886	$133,733
2011	Ontario Power Generation	Mechanical Technician/TechnologistOntario Power Generation	$121,509Benefits $1,592Total $123,101	$1,592	$123,101
2010	Ontario Power Generation	Mechanical Technician/TechnologistOntario Power Generation	$109,757Benefits $1,406Total $111,162	$1,406	$111,162
2007	Ontario Power Generation	Mechanical Technician/TechnologistOntario Power Generation	$170,063Benefits $1,279Total $171,342	$1,279	$171,342
2006	Ontario Power Generation	Mechanical Technician/TechnologistOntario Power Generation	$130,460Benefits $1,685Total $132,145	$1,685	$132,145
2003	Ontario Power Generation	Engineering TechnologistOntario Power Generation	$103,897Benefits $471Total $104,368	$471	$104,368

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2023 estimate

Ian Russell was paid $113,259 in 2023; after income tax, CPP and EI that is roughly $81,748, an effective income-tax rate of about 23.6%. Compared with 2022, when the figure was $137,823, that is a drop of about 18%. Ian Russell has appeared on the list 17 times since 2003. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.

Estimated net pay: ~$81,748
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI): ~23.6%
CPP + EI contributions: ~$4,756
All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI): ~27.8%
vs. 2023 Mechanical Technician median: −25%

Where does $113,259 rank on the Sunshine List? →

Estimate only: 2023 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
2023

Also at Ontario Power Generation, 2023
#	Name	Position	Salary	Total
1	Kenneth Hartwick	President and Chief Executive Officer	$1,925,372	$1,932,912
2	Dominique Miniere	Chief Strategy Officer	$1,194,533	$1,197,801
3	Michael Martelli	Chief Projects Officer	$972,747	$975,925
4	Christopher Ginther	Executive Vice President Business Strategy and Commercial Management	$889,925	$897,052
5	Nicolle Butcher	Chief Operations Officer	$894,783	$896,070
6	Steve Gregoris	Chief Nuclear Officer	$809,566	$812,693
7	Jon Franke	Senior Vice President Pickering A	$803,730	$805,707
8	Mark Knutson	Chief Enterprise Engineering and Chief Nuclear Engineer	$682,378	$684,884
9	Aida Cipolla	Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President - Finance	$679,657	$681,894
10	Melissa Hogg	Chief Administrative and Ethics Officer	$612,792	$617,285