Katherine Hughes
City of Kitchener/Assistant City Solicitor (Development and Planning)
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$154,1692025
Total Compensation
$157,387Incl. $3,218 benefits
Employer Rank
#99City of Kitchener
Years on List
42022–2025
Salary History
Full History
2022–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | City Of Kitchener | Assistant City Solicitor (Development and Planning) | $154,169 | $3,218 | $157,387 |
| 2024 | City Of Kitchener | Assistant City Solicitor (Development and Planning) | $147,645 | $1,013 | $148,658 |
| 2023 | City Of Kitchener | — | $138,245 | $848 | $139,093 |
| 2022 | City Of Kitchener | Assistant City Solicitor (Development and Planning) | $136,015 | $673 | $136,687 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Katherine Hughes was paid $154,169 in 2025; after federal and Ontario income tax that is roughly $106,180, an effective income-tax rate of about 27.6%. Within City of Kitchener it was the #99 salary of 620, against a median of $126,758. The name has been on the Sunshine List 4 years in all, first in 2022. Most Municipalities & Services employees belong to OMERS, so actual take-home is likely another 7–10% lower after pension contributions.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$106,180
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~27.6%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
Where does $154,169 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.