Melissa Cowburn
Waterloo Region District School Board/Teacher/Secondary
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$123,2312025
Total Compensation
$123,333Incl. $102 benefits
Employer Rank
#458Waterloo Region District School Board
Years on List
82018–2025
Salary History
Full History
2018–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Waterloo Region District School Board | Teacher/Secondary | $123,231 | $102 | $123,333 |
| 2024 | Waterloo Region District School Board | Teacher/Secondary | $141,879 | $98 | $141,977 |
| 2023 | Waterloo Region District School Board | — | $109,888 | $100 | $109,989 |
| 2022 | Waterloo Region District School Board | Department Head | $112,965 | $91 | $113,055 |
| 2021 | Waterloo Region District School Board | Department Head | $108,641 | $87 | $108,727 |
| 2020 | Waterloo Region District School Board | Department Head | $108,868 | $82 | $108,951 |
| 2019 | Waterloo Region District School Board | Department Head Guidance | $106,450 | $80 | $106,530 |
| 2018 | Waterloo Region District School Board | Department Head Guidance | $100,244 | $78 | $100,322 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Of the $123,231 Melissa Cowburn earned in 2025, roughly $88,720 would remain after income tax, CPP and EI, an effective rate of about 23.5%. It is down about 13% from the $141,879 paid in 2024. Within Waterloo Region District School Board it was the #458 salary of 3,302, against a median of $116,487. After pension contributions (probably OTPP for teachers or OMERS in this sector), take-home is usually a further 7–10% lower.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$88,720
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~23.5%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- vs. 2025 Secondary Teacher median
- +4%
Where does $123,231 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.