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Michael Nichols

Ontario Power Generation/Training Technician – Control

2025 Salary

$180,643

Total compensation $189,464, including $8,822 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

At a Glance
2025

Employer Rank

#2,889

Ontario Power Generation

Years on List

16

2010–2025

Peak Salary

$180,643

2025

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Total Compensation History

Total compensation by yearLine chart of 16 yearly values of total compensation, from $104,920 in 2010 to $189,464 in 2025.$100K$125K$150K$175K$200K201020132016201920222025
Total compensation, 2010–2025. Axis starts at $100,000, the Sunshine List disclosure threshold.

Full History
2010–2025

$103,652 in 2010 is worth about $146,092 in 2025 dollars.

Full salary history, by year
YearPositionSalary
2025Training Technician – ControlOntario Power Generation$180,643Benefits $8,822Total $189,464
2024Training Technician - ControlOntario Power Generation$158,242Benefits $7,455Total $165,697
2023Training Technician - ControlOntario Power Generation$138,131Benefits $7,276Total $145,407
2022Training Specialist - ControlOntario Power Generation$117,296Benefits $6,535Total $123,831
2021Training Specialist - ControlOntario Power Generation$124,291Benefits $5,890Total $130,181
2020Training Specialist – ControlOntario Power Generation$119,676Benefits $5,248Total $124,925
2019Electrical and Control TechnicianOntario Power Generation$133,378Benefits $4,534Total $137,913
2018Electrical and Control TechnicianOntario Power Generation$141,366Benefits $4,540Total $145,906
2017Electrical and Control TechnicianOntario Power Generation$140,361Benefits $5,023Total $145,383
2016Electrical and Control TechnicianOntario Power Generation$145,386Benefits $1,487Total $146,873
2015Electrical & Control TechnicianOntario Power Generation$137,435Benefits $1,476Total $138,910
2014Electrical and Control TechnicianOntario Power Generation$129,996Benefits $1,469Total $131,465
2013Electrical & Control TechnicianOntario Power Generation$144,328Benefits $1,451Total $145,778
2012Electrical & Control TechnicianOntario Power Generation$125,567Benefits $1,430Total $126,997
2011Electrical & Control TechnicianOntario Power Generation$115,702Benefits $1,386Total $117,088
2010Electrical & Control TechnicianOntario Power Generation$103,652Benefits $1,268Total $104,920

Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate

In 2025, Michael Nichols's $180,643 salary works out to roughly $120,693 after income tax, CPP and EI — an all-in deduction rate of about 33.2%. Compared with 2024, when the figure was $158,242, that is a rise of about 14%. Among those listed as Training Technician - Control in 2025, the median was $167,459; this salary sits about 8% above it. This estimate leaves out pension contributions; members of OMERS, OTPP, HOOPP or OPTrust typically take home another 7–10% less.

Estimated net pay
~$120,693
Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
~30.1%
CPP + EI contributions
~$5,507
All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
~33.2%
vs. 2025 Training Technician - Control median
+8%

Where does $180,643 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.

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