John Thomas

City of Elliot Lake/Director, Emergency Services Fire Chief

At a Glance
2025

Latest Salary

$165,471

2025

Total Compensation

$166,691

Incl. $1,220 benefits

Employer Rank

City of Elliot Lake

Years on List

2010–2025

Salary History

Full History
2010–2025

Year	Employer	Position	Salary	Benefits	Total
2025	City Of Elliot Lake	Director, Emergency Services Fire Chief	$165,471	$1,220	$166,691
2024	City Of Elliot Lake	Director of Emergency Services Fire Chief	$161,221	$1,143	$162,364
2023	City Of Elliot Lake	—	$151,317	$1,104	$152,422
2022	City Of Elliot Lake	Director of Emergency Services Fire Chief	$148,359	$1,087	$149,446
2021	City Of Elliot Lake	Director of Emergency Services / Fire Chief	$147,374	$1,071	$148,445
2020	City Of Elliot Lake	Director of Emergency Services Fire Chief	$144,149	$1,037	$145,186
2019	City Of Elliot Lake	Director of Protective Services	$142,018	$1,017	$143,035
2018	City of Elliot Lake	Director Protective Services	$143,556	$961	$144,517
2017	City of Elliot Lake	Director of Protective Services	$124,317	$795	$125,113
2016	City of Elliot Lake	Director of Protective Services	$125,343	$719	$126,062
2015	City of Elliot Lake	Fire Fighter	$114,081	$545	$114,626
2014	City of Elliot Lake	Fire Fighter	$109,610	$546	$110,156
2013	City of Elliot Lake	Captain	$108,104	$507	$108,611
2012	City of Elliot Lake	Captain	$115,413	$591	$116,003
2011	City of Elliot Lake	Firefighter	$101,184	$636	$101,820
2010	City of Elliot Lake	Firefighter	$100,355	$963	$101,318

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate

In 2025, John Thomas's $165,471 salary works out to roughly $112,399 after income tax, CPP and EI — an effective rate of about 28.7%. Compared with 2024, when the figure was $161,221, that is a rise of about 3%. Within City of Elliot Lake, John Thomas's total compensation of $166,691 was the #2 of 16, against a median salary of $135,388. Most Municipalities & Services employees belong to OMERS, so actual take-home is likely another 7–10% lower after pension contributions.

Estimated net pay: ~$112,399
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI): ~28.7%
CPP + EI contributions: ~$5,507
vs. 2025 Director of Emergency Services and Fire Chief median: +10%

Where does $165,471 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.

Also at City of Elliot Lake

#	Name	Position	Salary	Total
1	Robert Debortoli	Contract for Service – Interim Chief Administrative Officer Interim Director of Public Works	$233,223	$233,223
2	Natalie Bray	City Clerk	$164,828	$166,048
3	David George	Fire Captain	$155,241	$156,018
4	Adam Vance	Fire Captain	$148,411	$149,169
5	Darren Conners	Fire Captain	$144,589	$145,346
6	Robyn Scott	Director, Technology Services	$142,223	$143,336
7	Karilynn Kluke	Recreation Culture Director	$135,859	$136,912
8	Paul Eldon	Fire Captain	$134,916	$135,674
9	John Green	First Class Fireman	$133,624	$134,275
10	Isaac Belisle	First Class Fireman	$128,855	$129,497