James Mcdonald

City of Cornwall/Platoon Chief – Fire Services

2025 Salary

$167,784

Total compensation $169,755, including $1,971 in taxable benefits.

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At a Glance
2025

Employer Rank

#13

City of Cornwall

Years on List

2009–2025

Peak Salary

$176,075

2023

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Total Compensation History

Total compensation, 2009–2025. Axis starts at $100,000, the Sunshine List disclosure threshold.

Full History
2009–2025

$110,759 in 2009 is worth about $158,974 in 2025 dollars.

Full salary history, by year
Year	Employer	Position	Salary	Benefits	Total
2025	City Of Cornwall	Platoon Chief – Fire ServicesCity Of Cornwall	$167,784	$1,971	$169,755
2024	City Of Cornwall	Platoon Chief - Fire ServicesCity Of Cornwall	$155,332	$2,037	$157,369
2023	City Of Cornwall	Platoon Chief - Fire ServicesCity Of Cornwall	$176,075	$2,150	$178,224
2022	City Of Cornwall	Captain - Fire ServicesCity Of Cornwall	$137,425	$1,653	$139,078
2021	City Of Cornwall	Captain - Fire ServicesCity Of Cornwall	$150,128	$1,365	$151,493
2020	City Of Cornwall	Captain – Fire ServicesCity Of Cornwall	$132,210	$1,285	$133,495
2019	City Of Cornwall	FirefighterCity Of Cornwall	$135,482	$1,071	$136,553
2018	City of Cornwall	Fire FighterCity of Cornwall	$115,558	$991	$116,549
2017	City of Cornwall	Fire FighterCity of Cornwall	$106,859	$1,003	$107,862
2016	City of Cornwall	Fire FighterCity of Cornwall	$116,319	$1,048	$117,368
2015	City of Cornwall	Fire FighterCity of Cornwall	$102,417	$914	$103,332
2012	City of Cornwall	FirefighterCity of Cornwall	$100,123	$1,191	$101,314
2009	City of Cornwall	FiremanCity of Cornwall	$110,759	$972	$111,731

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate

Of the $167,784 James Mcdonald earned in 2025, roughly $113,672 would remain after income tax, CPP and EI, an all-in deduction rate of about 32.3%. That is about 8% more than the $155,332 paid in 2024. Within City of Cornwall, James Mcdonald's total compensation of $169,755 was the #13 of 188, against a median salary of $119,964. Pension contributions — likely OMERS in the Municipalities & Services sector — would typically trim another 7–10% off that figure.

Estimated net pay: ~$113,672
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI): ~29.0%
CPP + EI contributions: ~$5,507
All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI): ~32.3%

Where does $167,784 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 Cornwall
2025

Also at City of Cornwall, 2025
#	Name	Position	Salary	Total
1	Mathieu Rochon-Fleury	Chief Administrative Officer	$229,465	$231,619
2	Wayne Meagher	City Barrister and Solicitor and Director of Legal Services	$205,644	$210,807
3	Tracey Bailey	General Manager – Financial Services and Treasurer	$199,512	$203,338
4	Timothy Mills	Chief Administrative Officer	$190,416	$193,825
5	Michael Fawthrop	General Manager – Infrastructure and Municipal Works	$180,965	$184,617
6	Matthew Stephenson	Deputy Chief Administrative Officer and Chief – Fire Services	$180,828	$184,479
7	Mellissa Morgan-Dobson	General Manager – Human Services	$174,586	$178,238
8	Dominic Cote	Captain – Fire Services	$175,130	$176,994
9	William Lister	Chief – Paramedic Services	$173,191	$176,826
10	Eric Richer	Platoon Chief – Fire Services	$169,635	$171,606