Michael Scratch
City of London/Captain
2023 Salary — last year on the list
$135,399Total compensation $135,923, including $524 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
2023
Employer Rank
#209City of London
Years on List
112013–2023
Peak Salary
$172,3752017
Full 2023 roster at City of London →·See where $135,399 ranks →
Total Compensation History
Full History
2013–2023
$111,564 in 2013 is worth about $149,176 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | CaptainCity Of London | $135,399Benefits $524Total $135,923 |
| 2022 | CaptainCity Of London | $143,250Benefits $559Total $143,809 |
| 2021 | CaptainCity Of London | $141,330Benefits $536Total $141,866 |
| 2020 | CaptainCity Of London | $143,622Benefits $522Total $144,144 |
| 2019 | CaptainCity Of London | $159,091Benefits $457Total $159,548 |
| 2018 | Senior Qualified FirefighterCity of London | $157,457Benefits $412Total $157,869 |
| 2017 | Senior Qualified FirefighterCity of London | $172,375Benefits $388Total $172,763 |
| 2016 | Senior Qualified FirefighterCity of London | $135,570Benefits $360Total $135,929 |
| 2015 | Senior Qualified FirefighterCity of London | $114,273Benefits $360Total $114,633 |
| 2014 | Senior Qualified FirefighterCity of London | $122,362Benefits $356Total $122,718 |
| 2013 | Senior Qualified FirefighterCity of London | $111,564Benefits $349Total $111,913 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2023 estimate
Michael Scratch was paid $135,399 in 2023; after income tax, CPP and EI that is roughly $94,277, an effective income-tax rate of about 26.9%. That is about 5% less than the $143,250 paid in 2022. At City of London, 667 people made the 2023 list with a median salary of $123,098; Michael Scratch's total compensation of $135,923 ranked #209. Pension contributions — likely OMERS in the Municipalities & Services sector — would typically trim another 7–10% off that figure.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$94,277
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~26.9%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$4,756
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~30.4%
- vs. 2023 Captain median
- −8%
Where does $135,399 rank on the Sunshine List? →
Estimate only: 2023 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.