Michael Lockner
Attorney General/Counsel
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$185,0872025
Total Compensation
$185,087Incl. $0 benefits
Employer Rank
#1,601Attorney General
Years on List
62016–2025
Salary History
Full History
2016–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Attorney General | Counsel | $185,087 | $0 | $185,087 |
| 2020 | Attorney General | Assistant Crown Attorney | $149,246 | $190 | $149,435 |
| 2019 | Attorney General | Assistant Crown Attorney | $143,091 | $177 | $143,268 |
| 2018 | Attorney General | Assistant Crown Attorney | $124,950 | $186 | $125,136 |
| 2017 | Attorney General / Procureur général | Assistant Crown Attorney / Procureur adjoint de la Couronne | $120,218 | $179 | $120,397 |
| 2016 | Attorney General | Assistant Crown Attorney | $103,140 | $159 | $103,299 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Take-home on Michael Lockner's 2025 salary of $185,087 comes to roughly $122,992 once federal and Ontario income tax (about 30.6% effective) is deducted. Compared with 2020, when the figure was $149,246, that is a rise of about 24%. For comparison, the median Counsel on the 2025 list was paid $243,487; this salary is about 24% less. Most Government of Ontario – Ministries employees belong to PSPP or OPTrust, so actual take-home is likely another 7–10% lower after pension contributions.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$122,992
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~30.6%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- vs. 2025 Counsel median
- −24%
Where does $185,087 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.