John Newstead

John Newstead was paid $122,867 in 2025; after federal and Ontario income tax that is roughly $88,515, an effective income-tax rate of about 23.5%. For comparison, the median Information Technology Architect on the 2025 list was paid $127,106; this salary is about 3% less. 2025 is the first year John Newstead appears on the list. Pension contributions — likely PSPP or OPTrust in the Crown Agencies sector — would typically trim another 7–10% off that figure.

Estimated net pay

~$88,515

Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)

~23.5%

CPP + EI contributions

~$5,507

vs. 2025 Information Technology Architect median

−3%