Michael Kahnert
City of Sarnia/Staff Sergeant
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$177,2192025
Total Compensation
$179,380Incl. $2,161 benefits
Employer Rank
#19City of Sarnia
Years on List
162010–2025
Salary History
Full History
2010–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | City Of Sarnia | Staff Sergeant | $177,219 | $2,161 | $179,380 |
| 2024 | City Of Sarnia | Staff Sergeant | $196,290 | $2,238 | $198,528 |
| 2023 | City Of Sarnia | — | $150,982 | $2,019 | $153,001 |
| 2022 | City Of Sarnia | Staff Sergeant | $167,501 | $1,935 | $169,436 |
| 2021 | City Of Sarnia | Staff Sergeant | $180,938 | $1,909 | $182,847 |
| 2020 | City Of Sarnia | Staff Sergeant | $175,619 | $1,614 | $177,233 |
| 2019 | City Of Sarnia | Sergeant, Police | $157,181 | $1,396 | $158,576 |
| 2018 | City of Sarnia | First Class Constable | $158,771 | $1,457 | $160,228 |
| 2017 | City of Sarnia | Staff Sergeant, Police | $165,944 | $1,221 | $167,164 |
| 2016 | City of Sarnia | Sergeant | $139,964 | $985 | $140,950 |
| 2015 | City of Sarnia | First Class Constable - Criminal Investigation Department | $130,485 | $839 | $131,324 |
| 2014 | City of Sarnia | First Class Constable - Criminal Investigation Department | $125,784 | $492 | $126,276 |
| 2013 | City of Sarnia | Constable, 1st Class, Police | $128,518 | $476 | $128,994 |
| 2012 | City of Sarnia | Constable, 1st Class, Police | $122,460 | $393 | $122,853 |
| 2011 | City of Sarnia | Constable, 1st Class, Police | $135,659 | $330 | $135,988 |
| 2010 | City of Sarnia | Constable, 1st Class, Police | $120,517 | $322 | $120,839 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Of the $177,219 Michael Kahnert earned in 2025, roughly $118,864 would remain after income tax, CPP and EI, an effective rate of about 29.8%. Within City of Sarnia, Michael Kahnert's total compensation of $179,380 was the #19 of 315, against a median salary of $131,335. That is about 10% less than the $196,290 paid in 2024. Pension contributions — likely OMERS in the Municipalities & Services sector — would typically trim another 7–10% off that figure.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$118,864
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~29.8%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- vs. 2025 Staff Sergeant median
- +6%
Where does $177,219 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.