Melinda Thompson
Natural Resources and Forestry/Regional Planning Ecologist
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$103,3522025
Total Compensation
$103,571Incl. $219 benefits
Employer Rank
#991Natural Resources and Forestry
Years on List
22024–2025
Salary History
Full History
2024–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Natural Resources | Regional Planning Ecologist | $103,352 | $219 | $103,571 |
| 2024 | Natural Resources and Forestry | Regional Planning Ecologist | $102,025 | $208 | $102,232 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Melinda Thompson was paid $103,352 in 2025; after federal and Ontario income tax that is roughly $76,320, an effective income-tax rate of about 20.8%. At Natural Resources and Forestry, 1,120 people made the 2025 list with a median of $120,430; this salary ranked #991. Melinda Thompson has appeared on the list twice since 2024. Pension contributions — likely PSPP or OPTrust in the Government of Ontario – Ministries sector — would typically trim another 7–10% off that figure.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$76,320
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~20.8%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
Where does $103,352 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.