Melissa Pirie
Ontario Provincial Police/Canine Handler
2025 Salary
$230,017Total compensation $230,216, including $199 in taxable benefits.
Source: Ontario’s Public Sector Salary Disclosure — names paid $100,000 or more that year. How we build this · Report an error on this page
At a Glance
2025
Employer Rank
#287Ontario Provincial Police
Years on List
72019–2025
Peak Salary
$230,0172025
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2019–2025
$124,722 in 2019 is worth about $150,584 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Canine HandlerOntario Provincial Police | $230,017Benefits $199Total $230,216 |
| 2024 | Canine HandlerOntario Provincial Police | $181,444Benefits $173Total $181,617 |
| 2023 | Canine Handler / Maître-chienOntario Provincial Police | $157,498Benefits $160Total $157,657 |
| 2022 | Canine HandlerOntario Provincial Police | $167,597Benefits $157Total $167,754 |
| 2021 | Canine HandlerOntario Provincial Police | $130,690Benefits $153Total $130,843 |
| 2020 | SpecialistOntario Provincial Police | $135,123Benefits $155Total $135,277 |
| 2019 | SpecialistOntario Provincial Police | $124,722Benefits $146Total $124,868 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Melissa Pirie was paid $230,017 in 2025; after income tax, CPP and EI that is roughly $145,942, an effective income-tax rate of about 34.2%. At Ontario Provincial Police, 7,684 people made the 2025 list with a median salary of $155,704; Melissa Pirie's total compensation of $230,216 ranked #287. 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
- ~$145,942
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~34.2%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~36.6%
- vs. 2025 Canine Handler median
- +8%
Where does $230,017 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.