John Lynch

Ontario Court of Justice/Judge

At a Glance
2025

Latest Salary

$181,579

2025

Total Compensation

$181,579

Incl. $0 benefits

Employer Rank

#373

Ontario Court of Justice

Years on List

2003–2025

Total Compensation History

Total compensation, 2003–2025.

Full History
2003–2025

Year	Employer	Position	Salary	Benefits	Total
2025	Ontario Court Of Justice	Judge Ontario Court Of Justice	$181,579	$0	$181,579
2024	Ontario Court Of Justice	Judge Ontario Court Of Justice	$179,322	$0	$179,322
2023	Ontario Court Of Justice / Cour De Justice De L'ontario	—Ontario Court Of Justice / Cour De Justice De L'ontario	$204,481	$0	$204,481
2022	Ontario Court Of Justice	Judge Ontario Court Of Justice	$149,683	$0	$149,683
2018	Ontario Court of Justice	Judge Ontario Court of Justice	$189,023	$1,747	$190,770
2016	Ontario Court of Justice	Judge Ontario Court of Justice	$288,820	$3,838	$292,658
2015	Ontario Court of Justice	Judge / Juge Ontario Court of Justice	$284,277	$4,062	$288,339
2014	Ontario Court of Justice	Judge / Juge Ontario Court of Justice	$287,938	$4,162	$292,100
2013	Ontario Court of Justice	Judge Ontario Court of Justice	$271,421	$3,860	$275,281
2012	Ontario Court of Justice	Judge Ontario Court of Justice	$264,833	$3,410	$268,243
2011	Ontario Court of Justice / Cour de justice de l'Ontario	Judge / Juge Ontario Court of Justice / Cour de justice de l'Ontario	$258,237	$3,450	$261,686
2010	Ontario Court of Justice	Judge Ontario Court of Justice	$250,150	$3,708	$253,858
2009	Ontario Court of Justice	Judge Ontario Court of Justice	$245,422	$3,659	$249,082
2008	Ontario Court of Justice	Judge Ontario Court of Justice	$260,736	$3,632	$264,368
2007	Ontario Court of Justice	Judge Ontario Court of Justice	$225,234	$3,453	$228,688
2006	Ontario Court of Justice	Judge Ontario Court of Justice	$218,655	$3,381	$222,036
2005	Ontario Court of Justice	Judge Ontario Court of Justice	$211,594	$3,197	$214,792
2004	Ontario Court of Justice	Judge Ontario Court of Justice	$253,161	$1,290	$254,451
2003	Ontario Court of Justice	Provincial Judge Ontario Court of Justice	$187,887	$3,038	$190,925

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate

Take-home on John Lynch's 2025 salary of $181,579 comes to roughly $121,177 once federal and Ontario income tax (about 30.2% effective) is deducted. Compared with 2024, when the figure was $179,322, that is a rise of about 1%. The name has been on the Sunshine List 19 years in all, first in 2003. Pension contributions — likely PSPP or OPTrust in the Government of Ontario – Judiciary sector — would typically trim another 7–10% off that figure.

Estimated net pay: ~$121,177
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI): ~30.2%
CPP + EI contributions: ~$5,507
vs. 2025 Judge median: −57%

Where does $181,579 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.

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