James Gardiner
Ontario Power Generation/Mechanical Technician
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$151,0862025
Total Compensation
$152,382Incl. $1,296 benefits
Employer Rank
#6,701Ontario Power Generation
Years on List
52021–2025
Salary History
Full History
2021–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ontario Power Generation | Mechanical Technician | $151,086 | $1,296 | $152,382 |
| 2024 | Ontario Power Generation | Mechanical Technician | $138,604 | $3,078 | $141,682 |
| 2023 | Ontario Power Generation | — | $139,904 | $827 | $140,732 |
| 2022 | Ontario Power Generation | Mechanical Technician | $118,104 | $0 | $118,104 |
| 2021 | Ontario Power Generation | Mechanical Technician | $113,549 | $0 | $113,549 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
In 2025, James Gardiner's $151,086 salary works out to roughly $104,483 after federal and Ontario income tax — an effective rate of about 27.2%. It is up about 9% on the $138,604 paid in 2024. James Gardiner has appeared on the list 5 times since 2021. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$104,483
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~27.2%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- vs. 2025 Mechanical Technician median
- −4%
Where does $151,086 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.