James Waffle
City of Windsor/Fire Chief
2025 Salary
$225,255Total compensation $227,420, including $2,165 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
#19City of Windsor
Years on List
142010–2025
Peak Salary
$225,2552025
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2010–2025
$105,594 in 2010 is worth about $148,829 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Fire ChiefCity Of Windsor | $225,255Benefits $2,165Total $227,420 |
| 2024 | Fire ChiefCity Of Windsor | $216,491Benefits $3,220Total $219,711 |
| 2023 | Deputy Fire ChiefCity Of Windsor | $169,445Benefits $2,234Total $171,678 |
| 2022 | Deputy Fire ChiefCity Of Windsor | $156,301Benefits $3,136Total $159,437 |
| 2021 | Deputy Fire ChiefCity Of Windsor | $160,905Benefits $1,117Total $162,021 |
| 2020 | Deputy Fire ChiefCity Of Windsor | $154,393Benefits $1,777Total $156,170 |
| 2019 | Deputy Fire ChiefCity Of Windsor | $143,669Benefits $629Total $144,299 |
| 2018 | Deputy Fire ChiefCity of Windsor | $150,652Benefits $1,032Total $151,684 |
| 2017 | Assistant Chief - Fire RescueCity of Windsor | $120,180Benefits $372Total $120,551 |
| 2016 | FirefighterCity of Windsor | $120,076Benefits $729Total $120,805 |
| 2015 | Chief Training OfficerCity of Windsor | $112,961Benefits $333Total $113,294 |
| 2014 | FirefighterCity of Windsor | $133,498Benefits $340Total $133,838 |
| 2013 | FirefighterCity of Windsor | $109,080Benefits $1,176Total $110,256 |
| 2010 | FirefighterCity of Windsor | $105,594Benefits $230Total $105,824 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
In 2025, James Waffle's $225,255 salary works out to roughly $143,553 after income tax, CPP and EI — an all-in deduction rate of about 36.3%. That is about 4% more than the $216,491 paid in 2024. At City of Windsor, 1,219 people made the 2025 list with a median salary of $132,944; James Waffle's total compensation of $227,420 ranked #19. Most Municipalities & Services employees belong to OMERS, so actual take-home is likely another 7–10% lower after pension contributions.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$143,553
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~33.8%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~36.3%
- vs. 2025 Fire Chief median
- +48%
Where does $225,255 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.