Karen Kealey
Ottawa Catholic School Board/Principal
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$172,9642025
Total Compensation
$173,066Incl. $102 benefits
Employer Rank
#84Ottawa Catholic School Board
Years on List
82014–2025
Salary History
Full History
2014–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ottawa Catholic School Board | Principal | $172,964 | $102 | $173,066 |
| 2024 | Ottawa Catholic School Board | Principal | $142,810 | $98 | $142,908 |
| 2023 | Ottawa Catholic School Board | — | $115,277 | $100 | $115,377 |
| 2022 | Ottawa Catholic School Board | Vice Principal | $111,363 | $91 | $111,454 |
| 2021 | Ottawa Catholic School Board | Consultant Teacher | $112,307 | $87 | $112,394 |
| 2020 | Ottawa Catholic School Board | Consultant Teacher | $108,144 | $82 | $108,226 |
| 2019 | Ottawa Catholic School Board | Consultant Teacher | $101,862 | $80 | $101,942 |
| 2014 | Ottawa Catholic School Board | Teacher | $100,804 | $503 | $101,306 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Take-home on Karen Kealey's 2025 salary of $172,964 comes to roughly $116,522 once federal and Ontario income tax (about 29.4% effective) is deducted. That is about 4% above the 2025 median of $165,678 for Principal (level not specified) on the Sunshine List. The name has been on the Sunshine List 8 years in all, first in 2014. Most School Boards employees belong to OTPP for teachers or OMERS, so actual take-home is likely another 7–10% lower after pension contributions.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$116,522
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~29.4%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- vs. 2025 Principal (level not specified) median
- +4%
Where does $172,964 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.