Melissa Balson
Town of Ajax/Public Educator
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$116,3892025
Total Compensation
$116,883Incl. $494 benefits
Employer Rank
#184Town of Ajax
Years on List
22024–2025
Salary History
Full History
2024–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Town Of Ajax | Public Educator | $116,389 | $494 | $116,883 |
| 2024 | Town Of Ajax | Public Educator | $110,223 | $528 | $110,752 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Take-home on Melissa Balson's 2025 salary of $116,389 comes to roughly $84,848 once federal and Ontario income tax (about 22.4% effective) is deducted. At Town of Ajax, 249 people made the 2025 list with a median of $129,249; this salary ranked #184. The name has been on the Sunshine List 2 years in all, first in 2024. Most Municipalities & Services employees belong to OMERS, so actual take-home is likely another 7–10% lower after pension contributions.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$84,848
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~22.4%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
Where does $116,389 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.