Michael Knowles
Hamilton Wentworth Catholic District School Board/Elementary Teacher
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$119,9032025
Total Compensation
$120,006Incl. $102 benefits
Employer Rank
#346Hamilton Wentworth Catholic District School Board
Years on List
82018–2025
Salary History
Full History
2018–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Hamilton Wentworth Catholic District School Board | Elementary Teacher | $119,903 | $102 | $120,006 |
| 2024 | Hamilton Wentworth Catholic District School Board | Elementary Teacher | $135,107 | $98 | $135,205 |
| 2023 | Hamilton Wentworth Catholic District School Board | — | $104,764 | $100 | $104,864 |
| 2022 | Hamilton Wentworth Catholic District School Board | Elementary Teacher Special Education | $105,509 | $90 | $105,600 |
| 2021 | Hamilton Wentworth Catholic District School Board | Elementary Teacher Special Education | $104,085 | $87 | $104,172 |
| 2020 | Hamilton Wentworth Catholic District School Board | Elementary Teacher Special Education | $101,289 | $82 | $101,372 |
| 2019 | Hamilton Wentworth Catholic District School Board | Elementary Teacher Special Education | $104,348 | $80 | $104,428 |
| 2018 | Hamilton Wentworth Catholic District School Board | Elementary Teacher Special Education | $101,604 | $78 | $101,682 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Michael Knowles was paid $119,903 in 2025; after income tax, CPP and EI that is roughly $86,837, an effective income-tax rate of about 23.0%. That is about 11% less than the $135,107 paid in 2024. Michael Knowles has appeared on the list 8 times since 2018. 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
- ~$86,837
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~23.0%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- vs. 2025 Elementary Teacher median
- +2%
Where does $119,903 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.