James Callender
City of Hamilton/Inspector
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$221,1422025
Total Compensation
$223,363Incl. $2,221 benefits
Employer Rank
#43City of Hamilton
Years on List
132010–2025
Salary History
Full History
2010–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | City Of Hamilton | Inspector | $221,142 | $2,221 | $223,363 |
| 2024 | City Of Hamilton | Inspector | $189,631 | $2,196 | $191,826 |
| 2023 | City Of Hamilton | — | $184,747 | $2,106 | $186,853 |
| 2022 | City Of Hamilton | Inspector | $235,724 | $1,547 | $237,272 |
| 2021 | City Of Hamilton | Staff Sergeant | $159,352 | $838 | $160,190 |
| 2020 | City Of Hamilton | Staff Sergeant | $157,963 | $829 | $158,791 |
| 2019 | City Of Hamilton | Staff Sergeant | $133,178 | $506 | $133,685 |
| 2018 | City of Hamilton | Sergeant 1st Class | $123,212 | $508 | $123,720 |
| 2017 | City of Hamilton | Sergeant 1st Class | $120,738 | $581 | $121,319 |
| 2016 | City of Hamilton | Sergeant 1st Class | $117,699 | $928 | $118,627 |
| 2015 | City of Hamilton | Sergeant 1st Class | $127,328 | $875 | $128,203 |
| 2011 | City of Hamilton | Detective Constable | $102,601 | $544 | $103,145 |
| 2010 | City of Hamilton | Detective Constable | $102,820 | $519 | $103,338 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
James Callender was paid $221,142 in 2025; after income tax, CPP and EI that is roughly $141,490, an effective income-tax rate of about 33.5%. At City of Hamilton, 3,382 people made the 2025 list with a median salary of $127,716; James Callender's total compensation of $223,363 ranked #43. That is about 17% more than the $189,631 paid in 2024. Most Municipalities & Services employees belong to OMERS, so actual take-home is likely another 7–10% lower after pension contributions.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$141,490
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~33.5%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- vs. 2025 Inspector median
- +8%
Where does $221,142 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.