Melissa Sakins
Hamilton-wentworth District School Board/Elementary Teacher
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$135,0272025
Total Compensation
$135,027Incl. $0 benefits
Employer Rank
#1,186Hamilton-wentworth District School Board
Years on List
42021–2025
Salary History
Full History
2021–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board | Elementary Teacher | $135,027 | $0 | $135,027 |
| 2024 | Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board | Elementary Teacher | $118,024 | $0 | $118,024 |
| 2023 | Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board | — | $100,093 | $0 | $100,093 |
| 2021 | Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board | Elementary Teacher | $100,050 | $0 | $100,050 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
In 2025, Melissa Sakins's $135,027 salary works out to roughly $95,396 after income tax, CPP and EI — an effective rate of about 25.3%. At Hamilton-wentworth District School Board, 3,046 people made the 2025 list with a median salary of $131,241; Melissa Sakins's total compensation of $135,027 ranked #1,186. That is about 14% more than the $118,024 paid in 2024. After pension contributions (probably OTPP for teachers or OMERS in this sector), take-home is usually a further 7–10% lower.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$95,396
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~25.3%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- vs. 2025 Elementary Teacher median
- +14%
Where does $135,027 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.