James Bowman

City of Waterloo/Director, Community Programming and Outreach

2025 Salary

$207,376

Total compensation $208,907, including $1,531 in taxable benefits.

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At a Glance
2025

Employer Rank

City of Waterloo

Years on List

2012–2025

Peak Salary

$207,376

2025

Full 2025 roster at City of Waterloo →·See where $207,376 ranks →

Total Compensation History

Total compensation, 2012–2025. Axis starts at $100,000, the Sunshine List disclosure threshold.

Full History
2012–2025

$104,266 in 2012 is worth about $140,677 in 2025 dollars.

Full salary history, by year
Year	Employer	Position	Salary	Benefits	Total
2025	City Of Waterloo	Director, Community Programming and OutreachCity Of Waterloo	$207,376	$1,531	$208,907
2024	City Of Waterloo	Director, Community Programming and OutreachCity Of Waterloo	$170,533	$1,454	$171,988
2023	City Of Waterloo	Director, Community Programming and OutreachCity Of Waterloo	$164,396	$1,410	$165,806
2022	City Of Waterloo	Director, Community Programming and OutreachCity Of Waterloo	$169,695	$1,212	$170,907
2021	City Of Waterloo	Director, Community Programming and OutreachCity Of Waterloo	$153,924	$1,112	$155,035
2020	City Of Waterloo	Director, Community Programming and OutreachCity Of Waterloo	$146,958	$1,097	$148,055
2019	City Of Waterloo	Director, Community Programming and OutreachCity Of Waterloo	$142,128	$1,097	$143,226
2018	City of Waterloo	Director, Community Programming and OutreachCity of Waterloo	$134,260	$1,234	$135,493
2017	City of Waterloo	Director, Community Programming and OutreachCity of Waterloo	$126,376	$985	$127,361
2016	City of Waterloo	Director, Community Programming and OutreachCity of Waterloo	$127,793	$985	$128,777
2015	City of Waterloo	Director, Community Programming and OutreachCity of Waterloo	$127,792	$1,004	$128,796
2014	City of Waterloo	Director Community Programming and OutreachCity of Waterloo	$119,779	$924	$120,703
2013	City of Waterloo	Director, Community Programming & OutreachCity of Waterloo	$110,280	$875	$111,156
2012	City of Waterloo	Director, Community & CultureCity of Waterloo	$104,266	$649	$104,914

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate

Of the $207,376 James Bowman earned in 2025, roughly $134,371 would remain after income tax, CPP and EI, an all-in deduction rate of about 35.2%. That is about 22% more than the $170,533 paid in 2024. At City of Waterloo, 342 people made the 2025 list with a median salary of $127,009; James Bowman's total compensation of $208,907 ranked #8. Pension contributions — likely OMERS in the Municipalities & Services sector — would typically trim another 7–10% off that figure.

Estimated net pay: ~$134,371
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI): ~32.5%
CPP + EI contributions: ~$5,507
All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI): ~35.2%

Where does $207,376 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 Waterloo
2025

Also at City of Waterloo, 2025
#	Name	Position	Salary	Total
1	Tim Anderson	Chief Administrative Officer	$302,315	$311,915
2	Ron Ormson	Commissioner, Integrated Planning and Public Works	$248,679	$251,806
3	Filipa Reynolds	Commissioner, Corporate Services	$234,271	$237,654
4	Alexandra (Sandy) Van Solm	Deputy Fire Chief	$220,744	$224,624
5	Craig Lichty	Senior Captain	$221,220	$222,371
6	Richard Hepditch	Fire Chief	$210,032	$214,087
7	Leigh Mcdermott	Director, City Utilities	$211,266	$212,808
9	Joel Cotter	Senior Director, Integrated Planning and Public Works, Planning and City Planner	$205,231	$208,192
10	Kathryn Weidhaas	Director, Human Resources	$204,197	$206,794
11	Julie Finley-Swaren	City Clerk, Director Legislative Services	$204,378	$206,673