James Patterson
Town of Whitby/First Class Fire Fighter
2025 Salary
$144,298Total compensation $145,262, including $964 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
#161Town of Whitby
Years on List
42022–2025
Peak Salary
$144,2982025
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2022–2025
$131,815 in 2022 is worth about $143,148 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | First Class Fire FighterTown Of Whitby | $144,298 |
| 2024 | First Class Fire FighterTown Of Whitby | $124,701 |
| 2023 | First Class Fire FighterTown Of Whitby | $125,203 |
| 2022 | Second Class Fire FighterTown Of Whitby | $131,815 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
James Patterson was paid $144,298 in 2025; after income tax, CPP and EI that is roughly $100,642, an effective income-tax rate of about 26.4%. Compared with 2024, when the figure was $124,701, that is a rise of about 16%. James Patterson has appeared on the list 4 times since 2022. Most Municipalities & Services employees belong to OMERS, so actual take-home is likely another 7–10% lower after pension contributions.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$100,642
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~26.4%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~30.3%
- vs. 2025 First Class Firefighter median
- +10%
Where does $144,298 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.