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Laird Crooks

City of Woodstock/Director of Human Resources

2023 Salary — last year on the list

$121,778

Total compensation $123,220, including $1,442 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
2023

Employer Rank

#57

City of Woodstock

Years on List

13

2011–2023

Peak Salary

$143,418

2021

Full 2023 roster at City of Woodstock →·See where $121,778 ranks →

Total Compensation History

Total compensation by yearLine chart of 13 yearly values of total compensation, from $106,481 in 2011 to $123,220 in 2023.$100K$110K$120K$130K$140K$150K201120132016201820212023
Total compensation, 2011–2023. Axis starts at $100,000, the Sunshine List disclosure threshold.

Full History
2011–2023

$105,622 in 2011 is worth about $144,646 in 2025 dollars.

Full salary history, by year
YearPositionSalary
2023Director of Human ResourcesCity Of Woodstock$121,778Benefits $1,442Total $123,220
2022Director of Human ResourcesCity Of Woodstock$142,728Benefits $1,523Total $144,252
2021Director of Human ResourcesCity Of Woodstock$143,418Benefits $1,471Total $144,889
2020Manager of Human ResourcesCity Of Woodstock$135,753Benefits $1,141Total $136,894
2019Manager of Human ResourcesCity Of Woodstock$128,503Benefits $1,075Total $129,578
2018Manager of Human ResourcesCity of Woodstock$118,996Benefits $996Total $119,992
2017Manager of Human ResourcesCity of Woodstock$116,474Benefits $1,306Total $117,781
2016Manager of Human ResourcesCity of Woodstock$114,470Benefits $1,289Total $115,760
2015Manager of Human ResourcesCity of Woodstock$112,504Benefits $1,003Total $113,507
2014Manager of Human ResourcesCity of Woodstock$110,978Benefits $1,003Total $111,981
2013Manager of Human ResourcesCity of Woodstock$109,077Benefits $931Total $110,008
2012Manager of Human ResourcesCity of Woodstock$107,208Benefits $696Total $107,904
2011Manager of Human ResourcesCity of Woodstock$105,622Benefits $859Total $106,481

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2023 estimate

Take-home on Laird Crooks's 2023 salary of $121,778 comes to roughly $86,568 once federal and Ontario income tax (about 25.0% effective) is deducted. At City of Woodstock, 75 people made the 2023 list with a median salary of $126,347; Laird Crooks's total compensation of $123,220 ranked #57. Laird Crooks has appeared on the list 13 times since 2011. Pension contributions — likely OMERS in the Municipalities & Services sector — would typically trim another 7–10% off that figure.

Estimated net pay
~$86,568
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
~25.0%
CPP + EI contributions
~$4,756
All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
~28.9%
vs. 2023 Director, Human Resources median
−13%

Where does $121,778 rank on the Sunshine List? →

Estimate only: 2023 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.

Also at City of Woodstock
2023

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