James Holden
City of Ottawa – Police Services/Police Communicator
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$125,1272025
Total Compensation
$125,737Incl. $610 benefits
Employer Rank
#1,363City of Ottawa – Police Services
Years on List
42022–2025
Salary History
Full History
2022–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | City Of Ottawa – Police Services | Police Communicator | $125,127 | $610 | $125,737 |
| 2024 | City Of Ottawa - Police Services | Police Communicator | $120,824 | $610 | $121,434 |
| 2023 | City Of Ottawa - Police Services | — | $117,686 | $610 | $118,296 |
| 2022 | City Of Ottawa - Police Services | Police Communicator | $111,430 | $610 | $112,040 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Take-home on James Holden's 2025 salary of $125,127 comes to roughly $89,793 once federal and Ontario income tax (about 23.8% effective) is deducted. For comparison, the median Police Communicator on the 2025 list was paid $121,863; this salary is about 3% more. Compared with 2024, when the figure was $120,824, that is a rise of about 4%. Pension contributions — likely OMERS in the Municipalities & Services sector — would typically trim another 7–10% off that figure.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$89,793
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~23.8%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- vs. 2025 Police Communicator median
- +3%
Where does $125,127 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.