Skip to content

James Kay

Town of Grimsby/Deputy Fire Chief

2025 Salary

$169,037

Total compensation $169,037, including $0 in taxable benefits.

Source: Ontario’s Public Sector Salary Disclosure — names paid $100,000 or more that year. How we build this · Report an error on this page

At a Glance
2025

Employer Rank

#5

Town of Grimsby

Years on List

3

2023–2025

Peak Salary

$169,037

2025

Full 2025 roster at Town of Grimsby·See where $169,037 ranks →

Total Compensation History

Total compensation by yearLine chart of 3 yearly values of total compensation, from $142,746 in 2023 to $169,037 in 2025.$100K$120K$140K$160K$180K202320242025
Total compensation, 2023–2025. Axis starts at $100,000, the Sunshine List disclosure threshold.

Full History
20232025

$142,746 in 2023 is worth about $149,198 in 2025 dollars.

Full salary history, by year
YearPositionSalary
2025Deputy Fire ChiefTown Of Grimsby$169,037
2024Deputy Fire ChiefTown Of Grimsby$160,834
2023Deputy Fire ChiefTown Of Grimsby$142,746

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate

James Kay was paid $169,037 in 2025; after income tax, CPP and EI that is roughly $114,361, an effective income-tax rate of about 29.1%. Among those listed as Deputy Fire Chief in 2025, the median was $153,925; this salary sits about 10% above it. James Kay has appeared on the list 3 times since 2023. Pension contributions — likely OMERS in the Municipalities & Services sector — would typically trim another 7–10% off that figure.

Estimated net pay
~$114,361
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
~29.1%
CPP + EI contributions
~$5,507
All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
~32.3%
vs. 2025 Deputy Fire Chief median
+10%

Where does $169,037 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 Town of Grimsby
2025

View all 33 employees at Town of Grimsby (2025) →