Liam J Kooyman
City of St Catharines/Fire Fighter (1st Class)
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$146,8652025
Total Compensation
$147,682Incl. $816 benefits
Employer Rank
#91City of St Catharines
Years on List
52021–2025
Salary History
Full History
2021–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | City Of St Catharines | Fire Fighter (1st Class) | $146,865 | $816 | $147,682 |
| 2024 | City Of St Catharines | Fire Fighter (1st Class) | $144,151 | $743 | $144,894 |
| 2023 | City Of St Catharines | — | $139,709 | $688 | $140,397 |
| 2022 | City Of St Catharines | Fire Fighter (1st Class) | $145,252 | $556 | $145,808 |
| 2021 | City Of St Catharines | Fire Fighter (1st Class) | $127,426 | $546 | $127,972 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
In 2025, Liam J Kooyman's $146,865 salary works out to roughly $102,095 after income tax, CPP and EI — an effective rate of about 26.7%. That is about 2% more than the $144,151 paid in 2024. The name has been on the Sunshine List 5 years in all, first in 2021. Pension contributions — likely OMERS in the Municipalities & Services sector — would typically trim another 7–10% off that figure.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$102,095
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~26.7%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- vs. 2025 First Class Firefighter median
- +12%
Where does $146,865 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.