Jim Watson
City of Ottawa/Mayor
2022 Salary — last year on the list
$183,185Total compensation $183,791, including $606 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
2022
Employer Rank
#105City of Ottawa
Years on List
122011–2022
Peak Salary
$196,2652020
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2011–2022
$168,102 in 2011 is worth about $230,212 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | MayorCity Of Ottawa | $183,185 |
| 2021 | MayorCity Of Ottawa | $188,996 |
| 2020 | MayorCity Of Ottawa | $196,265 |
| 2019 | MayorCity Of Ottawa | $188,896 |
| 2018 | MayorCity of Ottawa | $188,605 |
| 2017 | MayorCity of Ottawa | $178,271 |
| 2016 | MayorCity of Ottawa | $178,204 |
| 2015 | MayorCity of Ottawa | $174,959 |
| 2014 | MayorCity of Ottawa | $168,102 |
| 2013 | MayorCity of Ottawa | $168,102 |
| 2012 | MayorCity of Ottawa | $168,102 |
| 2011 | MayorCity of Ottawa | $168,102 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2022 estimate
In 2022, Jim Watson's $183,185 salary works out to roughly $118,814 after income tax, CPP and EI — an all-in deduction rate of about 35.1%. Among those listed as Mayor in 2022, the median was $146,509; this salary sits about 25% above it. Records under this name have appeared on the Sunshine List 12 years in all, first in 2011. Most Municipalities & Services employees belong to OMERS, so actual take-home is likely another 7–10% lower after pension contributions.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$118,814
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~32.7%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$4,453
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~35.1%
- vs. 2022 Mayor median
- +25%
Where does $183,185 rank on the Sunshine List? →
Estimate only: 2022 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.