Julian Knight
City of Kitchener/First Class Fire Fighter
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$129,4872025
Total Compensation
$129,884Incl. $397 benefits
Employer Rank
#277City of Kitchener
Years on List
112014–2025
Salary History
Full History
2014–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | City Of Kitchener | First Class Fire Fighter | $129,487 | $397 | $129,884 |
| 2024 | City Of Kitchener | First Class Fire Fighter | $129,476 | $453 | $129,929 |
| 2023 | City Of Kitchener | — | $119,027 | $317 | $119,345 |
| 2022 | City Of Kitchener | First Class Fire Fighter | $115,237 | $410 | $115,647 |
| 2021 | City Of Kitchener | First Class Fire Fighter | $113,449 | $358 | $113,807 |
| 2020 | City Of Kitchener | First Class Fire Fighter | $110,573 | $391 | $110,964 |
| 2018 | City of Kitchener | First Class Fire Fighter | $107,260 | $388 | $107,648 |
| 2017 | City of Kitchener | First Class Fire Fighter | $105,317 | $383 | $105,700 |
| 2016 | City of Kitchener | 1st Class Fire Fighter | $105,314 | $374 | $105,688 |
| 2015 | City of Kitchener | 1st Class Fire Fighter | $103,991 | $327 | $104,318 |
| 2014 | City of Kitchener | 1st Class Fire Fighter | $100,124 | $252 | $100,376 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Of the $129,487 Julian Knight earned in 2025, roughly $92,260 would remain after income tax, CPP and EI, an effective rate of about 24.5%. Among those listed as First Class Firefighter in 2025, the median was $130,962; this salary sits about 1% below it. That is about the same as the $129,476 paid in 2024. Most Municipalities & Services employees belong to OMERS, so actual take-home is likely another 7–10% lower after pension contributions.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$92,260
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~24.5%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- vs. 2025 First Class Firefighter median
- −1%
Where does $129,487 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.