Melissa Sparks
City of Richmond Hill/Communications Officer
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$174,2812025
Total Compensation
$175,025Incl. $744 benefits
Employer Rank
#57City of Richmond Hill
Years on List
112015–2025
Salary History
Full History
2015–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | City of Richmond Hill | Communications Officer | $174,281 | $744 | $175,025 |
| 2024 | City of Richmond Hill | Communications Officer | $143,699 | $728 | $144,426 |
| 2023 | City of Richmond Hill | — | $135,873 | $684 | $136,557 |
| 2022 | City of Richmond Hill | Communications Officer | $138,468 | $998 | $139,466 |
| 2021 | City of Richmond Hill | Communications Officer | $135,961 | $651 | $136,613 |
| 2020 | City of Richmond Hill | Communications Officer | $122,009 | $675 | $122,684 |
| 2019 | City of Richmond Hill | Communications Officer | $118,637 | $586 | $119,223 |
| 2018 | Town of Richmond Hill | Alarm Room Supervisor | $120,215 | $371 | $120,585 |
| 2017 | Town of Richmond Hill | Alarm Room Supervisor | $105,300 | $371 | $105,671 |
| 2016 | Town of Richmond Hill | Alarm Room Supervisor | $107,213 | $611 | $107,824 |
| 2015 | Town of Richmond Hill | Alarm Room Supervisor | $110,230 | $519 | $110,749 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
In 2025, Melissa Sparks's $174,281 salary works out to roughly $117,248 after income tax, CPP and EI — an effective rate of about 29.6%. Compared with 2024, when the figure was $143,699, that is a rise of about 21%. That is about 54% above the 2025 median of $113,431 for Communications Officer on the Sunshine List. After pension contributions (probably OMERS in this sector), take-home is usually a further 7–10% lower.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$117,248
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~29.6%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- vs. 2025 Communications Officer median
- +54%
Where does $174,281 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.