Lucia Chen

City of St Catharines/Manager of Financial Planning

2024 Salary — last year on the list

$146,874

Total compensation $149,117, including $2,243 in taxable benefits.

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At a Glance
2024

Employer Rank

#42

City of St Catharines

Years on List

2022–2024

Peak Salary

$146,874

2024

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Total Compensation History

Total compensation, 2022–2024. Axis starts at $100,000, the Sunshine List disclosure threshold.

Full History
2022–2024

$109,303 in 2022 is worth about $118,701 in 2025 dollars.

Full salary history, by year
Year	Employer	Position	Salary	Benefits	Total
2024	City Of St Catharines	Manager of Financial PlanningCity Of St Catharines	$146,874Benefits $2,243Total $149,117	$2,243	$149,117
2023	City Of St Catharines	Manager of Financial PlanningCity Of St Catharines	$121,545Benefits $1,979Total $123,525	$1,979	$123,525
2022	City Of St Catharines	Manager Financial PlanningCity Of St Catharines	$109,303Benefits $1,761Total $111,064	$1,761	$111,064

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2024 estimate

In 2024, Lucia Chen's $146,874 salary works out to roughly $101,553 after income tax, CPP and EI — an all-in deduction rate of about 30.9%. On total compensation of $149,117, Lucia Chen ranked #42 of 242 disclosed at City of St Catharines that year, where the median salary was $130,805. Lucia Chen has appeared on the list 3 times since 2022. Most Municipalities & Services employees belong to OMERS, so actual take-home is likely another 7–10% lower after pension contributions.

Estimated net pay: ~$101,553
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI): ~27.4%
CPP + EI contributions: ~$5,105
All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI): ~30.9%
vs. 2024 Manager Financial Planning median: +15%

Where does $146,874 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.

Also at City of St Catharines
2024

Also at City of St Catharines, 2024
#	Name	Position	Salary	Total
1	David Oakes	Chief Administrative Officer	$263,091	$270,258
2	Erin Ohoski	Deputy Chief Administrative Officer	$215,896	$218,742
3	Wesley, A Adair	Chief Communications Officer	$203,287	$203,592
4	Kristine, L Douglas	Director of Financial Management Services / Chief Financial Officer and City Treasurer	$200,358	$203,394
5	Darrell Smith	Director of Municipal Works	$193,983	$195,188
6	Felicito Cristi	Director of Community, Recreation and Culture Services	$188,100	$191,059
7	Tami Kitay	Director of Planning and Building Services	$188,100	$191,059
8	Brian, R York	Director of Economic Development and Government Relations	$188,100	$191,059
9	Anthony, M Martuccio	Director of Engineering, Facilities and Environmental Services	$188,100	$191,059
10	Jeanette, M Pillitteri	Director of Corporate Support Services	$188,100	$191,059