Merlin Melchers
Thames Valley District School Board/Secondary Contract Teacher
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$118,4862025
Total Compensation
$118,486Incl. $0 benefits
Employer Rank
#983Thames Valley District School Board
Years on List
62020–2025
Salary History
Full History
2020–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Thames Valley District School Board | Secondary Contract Teacher | $118,486 | $0 | $118,486 |
| 2024 | Thames Valley District School Board | Secondary Contract Teacher | $130,394 | $0 | $130,394 |
| 2023 | Thames Valley District School Board | — | $103,780 | $0 | $103,780 |
| 2022 | Thames Valley District School Board | Secondary Contract Teacher | $102,545 | $0 | $102,545 |
| 2021 | Thames Valley District School Board | Secondary Teacher | $101,118 | $0 | $101,118 |
| 2020 | Thames Valley District School Board | Secondary Teacher | $105,183 | $0 | $105,183 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Of the $118,486 Merlin Melchers earned in 2025, roughly $86,035 would remain after income tax, CPP and EI, an effective rate of about 22.7%. Compared with 2024, when the figure was $130,394, that is a drop of about 9%. That is in line with the 2025 median of $118,069 for Secondary Teacher on the Sunshine List. Pension contributions — likely OTPP for teachers or OMERS in the School Boards sector — would typically trim another 7–10% off that figure.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$86,035
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~22.7%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- vs. 2025 Secondary Teacher median
- about even
Where does $118,486 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.