James Steenson
Solicitor General/Staff Sergeant
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$154,4602025
Total Compensation
$154,605Incl. $145 benefits
Employer Rank
#970Solicitor General
Years on List
72019–2025
Salary History
Full History
2019–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Solicitor General | Staff Sergeant | $154,460 | $145 | $154,605 |
| 2024 | Solicitor General | Staff Sergeant | $120,097 | $128 | $120,225 |
| 2023 | Solicitor General / Solliciteur général | — | $130,791 | $120 | $130,911 |
| 2022 | Solicitor General | Sergeant | $129,917 | $115 | $130,032 |
| 2021 | Solicitor General | Sergeant | $135,116 | $110 | $135,226 |
| 2020 | Solicitor General | Sergeant | $115,273 | $107 | $115,381 |
| 2019 | Solicitor General | Sergeant | $119,894 | $109 | $120,003 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
James Steenson was paid $154,460 in 2025; after income tax, CPP and EI that is roughly $106,340, an effective income-tax rate of about 27.6%. On total compensation of $154,605, James Steenson ranked #970 of 5,958 disclosed at Solicitor General that year, where the median salary was $122,057. Pension contributions — likely PSPP or OPTrust in the Government of Ontario – Ministries sector — would typically trim another 7–10% off that figure.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$106,340
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~27.6%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- vs. 2025 Staff Sergeant median
- −8%
Where does $154,460 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.