John Barron
City of Hamilton/Sergeant 1st Class
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$172,0272025
Total Compensation
$172,589Incl. $562 benefits
Employer Rank
#285City of Hamilton
Years on List
122012–2025
Salary History
Full History
2012–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | City Of Hamilton | Sergeant 1st Class | $172,027 | $562 | $172,589 |
| 2024 | City Of Hamilton | Sergeant 1st Class | $155,334 | $556 | $155,890 |
| 2023 | City Of Hamilton | — | $144,262 | $523 | $144,786 |
| 2022 | City Of Hamilton | Sergeant 1st Class | $150,791 | $487 | $151,278 |
| 2021 | City Of Hamilton | Sergeant 1st Class | $132,740 | $560 | $133,300 |
| 2020 | City Of Hamilton | Sergeant 1st Class | $130,684 | $927 | $131,612 |
| 2019 | City Of Hamilton | Sergeant 2nd Class | $138,523 | $896 | $139,419 |
| 2018 | City of Hamilton | Constable | $118,696 | $518 | $119,215 |
| 2017 | City of Hamilton | Constable | $117,483 | $495 | $117,977 |
| 2016 | City of Hamilton | Constable | $106,316 | $593 | $106,909 |
| 2015 | City of Hamilton | Constable | $112,876 | $567 | $113,443 |
| 2012 | City of Hamilton | Detective Constable | $104,992 | $564 | $105,557 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Take-home on John Barron's 2025 salary of $172,027 comes to roughly $116,007 once federal and Ontario income tax (about 29.4% effective) is deducted. That is about 8% above the 2025 median of $159,680 for Sergeant, 1st Class on the Sunshine List. The name has been on the Sunshine List 12 years in all, first in 2012. Most Municipalities & Services employees belong to OMERS, so actual take-home is likely another 7–10% lower after pension contributions.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$116,007
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~29.4%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- vs. 2025 Sergeant, 1st Class median
- +8%
Where does $172,027 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.