Lee Merkley
Ontario Provincial Police/Law Enforcement Officer
At a Glance
2024
Latest Salary
$121,6382024
Total Compensation
$121,705Incl. $67 benefits
Employer Rank
#4,029Ontario Provincial Police
Years on List
42019–2024
Salary History
Full History
2019–2024
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Ontario Provincial Police | Law Enforcement Officer | $121,638 | $67 | $121,705 |
| 2021 | Ontario Provincial Police | Law Enforcement Officer | $118,215 | $154 | $118,369 |
| 2020 | Ontario Provincial Police | Law Enforcement Officer | $120,079 | $154 | $120,233 |
| 2019 | Ontario Provincial Police | Law Enforcement Officer | $119,610 | $149 | $119,759 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2024 estimate
In 2024, Lee Merkley's $121,638 salary works out to roughly $87,273 after income tax, CPP and EI — an effective rate of about 24.1%. Compared with 2021, when the figure was $118,215, that is a rise of about 3%. The name has been on the Sunshine List 4 years in all, first in 2019. Most Government of Ontario – Ministries employees belong to PSPP or OPTrust, so actual take-home is likely another 7–10% lower after pension contributions.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$87,273
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~24.1%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,105
- vs. 2024 Law Enforcement Officer median
- −1%
Where does $121,638 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.