Kara Szames
Children, Community and Social Services/Team Lead
2024 Salary — last year on the list
$129,686Total compensation $129,845, including $160 in taxable benefits.
Source: Ontario’s Public Sector Salary Disclosure — names paid $100,000 or more that year. How we build this · Report an error on this page
At a Glance
2024
Employer Rank
#474Children, Community and Social Services
Years on List
12024–2024
Peak Salary
$129,6862024
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Full History
2024–2024
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Team LeadChildren, Community and Social Services | $129,686Benefits $160Total $129,845 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2024 estimate
Take-home on Kara Szames's 2024 salary of $129,686 comes to roughly $91,827 once federal and Ontario income tax (about 25.3% effective) is deducted. That is in line with the 2024 median of $129,968 for Team Leader on the Sunshine List. This is Kara Szames's first appearance on the Sunshine List. After pension contributions (probably PSPP or OPTrust in this sector), take-home is usually a further 7–10% lower.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$91,827
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~25.3%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,105
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~29.2%
- vs. 2024 Team Leader median
- about even
Where does $129,686 rank on the Sunshine List? →
Estimate only: 2024 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.