Karen Puhlmann
Education/Director, Child Care Branch
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$201,4262025
Total Compensation
$201,644Incl. $219 benefits
Employer Rank
#32Education
Years on List
32023–2025
Salary History
Full History
2023–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Education | Director, Child Care Branch | $201,426 | $219 | $201,644 |
| 2024 | Education | Director, Child Care Branch | $164,012 | $198 | $164,210 |
| 2023 | Education / Éducation | — | $149,086 | $189 | $149,276 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Karen Puhlmann was paid $201,426 in 2025; after federal and Ontario income tax that is roughly $131,354, an effective income-tax rate of about 32.1%. Compared with 2024, when the figure was $164,012, that is a rise of about 23%. The name has been on the Sunshine List 3 years in all, first in 2023. Pension contributions — likely PSPP or OPTrust in the Government of Ontario – Ministries sector — would typically trim another 7–10% off that figure.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$131,354
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~32.1%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
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.