Jason Zinger
City of Kitchener/Captain
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$165,5932025
Total Compensation
$165,995Incl. $402 benefits
Employer Rank
#65City of Kitchener
Years on List
162010–2025
Salary History
Full History
2010–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | City Of Kitchener | Captain | $165,593 | $402 | $165,995 |
| 2024 | City Of Kitchener | Captain | $159,719 | $475 | $160,194 |
| 2023 | City Of Kitchener | — | $144,504 | $454 | $144,958 |
| 2022 | City Of Kitchener | Captain | $139,332 | $421 | $139,754 |
| 2021 | City Of Kitchener | Captain | $137,864 | $418 | $138,282 |
| 2020 | City Of Kitchener | Captain | $135,553 | $484 | $136,037 |
| 2019 | City Of Kitchener | Captain | $139,141 | $558 | $139,699 |
| 2018 | City of Kitchener | Captain | $132,144 | $463 | $132,607 |
| 2017 | City of Kitchener | Captain | $125,594 | $456 | $126,051 |
| 2016 | City of Kitchener | Captain | $124,880 | $444 | $125,324 |
| 2015 | City of Kitchener | Captain | $121,882 | $384 | $122,266 |
| 2014 | City of Kitchener | Captain | $118,102 | $299 | $118,401 |
| 2013 | City of Kitchener | Captain | $108,566 | $333 | $108,899 |
| 2012 | City of Kitchener | Captain | $107,569 | $216 | $107,785 |
| 2011 | City of Kitchener | Captain | $116,267 | $250 | $116,518 |
| 2010 | City of Kitchener | Developmental Training Officer | $109,395 | $286 | $109,680 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Take-home on Jason Zinger's 2025 salary of $165,593 comes to roughly $112,467 once federal and Ontario income tax (about 28.8% effective) is deducted. That is about 5% above the 2025 median of $157,709 for Captain on the Sunshine List. It is up about 4% on the $159,719 paid in 2024. Jason Zinger has appeared on the list 16 times since 2010. Most Municipalities & Services employees belong to OMERS, so actual take-home is likely another 7–10% lower after pension contributions.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$112,467
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~28.8%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- vs. 2025 Captain median
- +5%
Where does $165,593 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.