John Smissen
City of Toronto – Police Service/Plainclothes Police Constable
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$175,8972025
Total Compensation
$176,960Incl. $1,063 benefits
Employer Rank
#1,251City of Toronto – Police Service
Years on List
102006–2025
Salary History
Full History
2006–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | City Of Toronto – Police Service | Plainclothes Police Constable | $175,897 | $1,063 | $176,960 |
| 2024 | City Of Toronto - Police Service | Plainclothes Police Constable | $163,119 | $1,074 | $164,193 |
| 2023 | City Of Toronto - Police Service | — | $151,906 | $1,127 | $153,034 |
| 2022 | City Of Toronto - Police Service | Plainclothes Police Constable | $156,194 | $1,102 | $157,295 |
| 2021 | City Of Toronto - Police Service | Police Constable | $151,095 | $1,072 | $152,167 |
| 2020 | City Of Toronto – Police Service | Plainclothes Police Constable | $136,175 | $1,062 | $137,237 |
| 2019 | City Of Toronto - Police Service | Plainclothes Police Constable | $142,293 | $1,051 | $143,344 |
| 2008 | City of Toronto - Police Service | Plainclothes Police Constable | $115,434 | $268 | $115,702 |
| 2007 | City of Toronto - Police Service | Plainclothes Police Constable | $103,576 | $267 | $103,842 |
| 2006 | City of Toronto - Toronto Police Service | Plainclothes Police Constable | $101,062 | $224 | $101,286 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
John Smissen was paid $175,897 in 2025; after income tax, CPP and EI that is roughly $118,137, an effective income-tax rate of about 29.7%. Among those listed as Plainclothes Police Constable in 2025, the median was $158,152; this salary sits about 11% above it. John Smissen has appeared on the list 10 times since 2006. Pension contributions — likely OMERS in the Municipalities & Services sector — would typically trim another 7–10% off that figure.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$118,137
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~29.7%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- vs. 2025 Plainclothes Police Constable median
- +11%
Where does $175,897 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.