John Johnston
Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness/Senior Policy Advisor
2025 Salary
$135,338Total compensation $135,506, including $167 in taxable benefits.
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At a Glance
2025
Employer Rank
#168Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness
Years on List
12025–2025
Peak Salary
$135,3382025
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Full History
2025–2025
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Senior Policy AdvisorAgriculture, Food and Agribusiness | $135,338 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
John Johnston was paid $135,338 in 2025; after income tax, CPP and EI that is roughly $95,571, an effective income-tax rate of about 25.3%. Within Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness, John Johnston's total compensation of $135,506 was the #168 of 537, against a median salary of $125,610. 2025 is the first year John Johnston appears on the list. After pension contributions (probably PSPP or OPTrust in this sector), take-home is usually a further 7–10% lower.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$95,571
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~25.3%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~29.4%
- vs. 2025 Senior Policy Advisor median
- +8%
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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.