Jay Winton
City of Hamilton/Firefighter
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$197,4222025
Total Compensation
$198,032Incl. $610 benefits
Employer Rank
#95City of Hamilton
Years on List
82018–2025
Salary History
Full History
2018–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | City Of Hamilton | Firefighter | $197,422 | $610 | $198,032 |
| 2024 | City Of Hamilton | Firefighter | $204,139 | $647 | $204,786 |
| 2023 | City Of Hamilton | — | $144,686 | $547 | $145,234 |
| 2022 | City Of Hamilton | Firefighter | $144,415 | $511 | $144,927 |
| 2021 | City Of Hamilton | Firefighter | $140,485 | $504 | $140,989 |
| 2020 | City Of Hamilton | Firefighter | $126,927 | $490 | $127,417 |
| 2019 | City Of Hamilton | Firefighter | $135,739 | $528 | $136,267 |
| 2018 | City of Hamilton | Firefighter | $125,106 | $493 | $125,599 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Of the $197,422 Jay Winton earned in 2025, roughly $129,372 would remain after income tax, CPP and EI, an effective rate of about 31.7%. For comparison, the median Firefighter on the 2025 list was paid $131,656; this salary is about 50% more. The name has been on the Sunshine List 8 years in all, first in 2018. After pension contributions (probably OMERS in this sector), take-home is usually a further 7–10% lower.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$129,372
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~31.7%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- vs. 2025 Firefighter median
- +50%
Where does $197,422 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.