Michael J Kitagawa
Metrolinx/Vice President, Legal Services / Vice-président, Services juridiques
2025 Salary
$255,841Total compensation $256,374, including $532 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
Records separated by several years; may be more than one person.
At a Glance
2025
Employer Rank
#63Metrolinx
Years on List
52011–2025
Peak Salary
$273,9012023
Full 2025 roster at Metrolinx →·See where $255,841 ranks →
Total Compensation History
Full History
2011–2025
$145,845 in 2011 is worth about $199,731 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Vice President, Legal Services / Vice-président, Services juridiquesMetrolinx | $255,841Benefits $532Total $256,374 |
| 2024 | Vice President, Legal Services / Vice-président, Services juridiquesMetrolinx | $264,090Benefits $317Total $264,407 |
| 2023 | Vice President, Legal Services / Vice-président, Services juridiquesMetrolinx / Metrolinx | $273,901Benefits $827Total $274,728 |
| 2022 | Vice President, Legal Services / Vice-président, Services juridiquesMetrolinx | $267,963Benefits $324Total $268,288 |
| 2011 | Legal Counsel / Avocat-conseilMetrolinx | $145,845Benefits $229Total $146,074 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Of the $255,841 Michael J Kitagawa earned in 2025, roughly $158,847 would remain after income tax, CPP and EI, an all-in deduction rate of about 37.9%. The 2024 record under this name shows $264,090. Records under this name have appeared on the Sunshine List 5 years in all, first in 2011. Most Crown Agencies employees belong to PSPP or OPTrust, so actual take-home is likely another 7–10% lower after pension contributions.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$158,847
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~35.8%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~37.9%
Where does $255,841 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.