Michael Ter-Mikaelian
Natural Resources and Forestry/Research Scientist, Forest Modelling
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$127,8992025
Total Compensation
$128,171Incl. $272 benefits
Employer Rank
#390Natural Resources and Forestry
Years on List
122013–2025
Salary History
Full History
2013–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Natural Resources | Research Scientist, Forest Modelling | $127,899 | $272 | $128,171 |
| 2024 | Natural Resources and Forestry | Research Scientist, Forest Modelling | $130,055 | $265 | $130,320 |
| 2023 | Natural Resources and Forestry / Richesses Naturelles Et Forêts | — | $114,355 | $253 | $114,608 |
| 2021 | Natural Resources And Forestry | Research Scientist, Forest Modelling | $111,496 | $247 | $111,743 |
| 2020 | Natural Resources And Forestry | Research Scientist, Forest Modelling | $109,311 | $242 | $109,553 |
| 2019 | Natural Resources And Forestry | Research Scientist, Forest Modelling | $107,169 | $244 | $107,414 |
| 2018 | Natural Resources and Forestry | Research Scientist, Forest Modelling | $105,665 | $261 | $105,926 |
| 2017 | Natural Resources and Forestry / Richesses naturelles et des Forêts | Research Scientist, Forest Modelling / Chercheur scientifique, modélisation forestière | $104,769 | $263 | $105,031 |
| 2016 | Natural Resources and Forestry | Research Scientist, Forest Modelling / Chercheur scientifique, modélisation forestière | $104,109 | $237 | $104,346 |
| 2015 | Natural Resources & Forestry | Research Scientist, Forest Modelling / Chercheur scientifique, modélisation forestière | $102,666 | $219 | $102,885 |
| 2014 | Natural Resources and Forestry | Research Scientist, Forest Modelling / Chercheur scientifique, modélisation forestière | $106,615 | $214 | $106,829 |
| 2013 | Natural Resources | Research Scientist, Forest Modelling | $102,666 | $214 | $102,880 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Michael Ter-Mikaelian was paid $127,899 in 2025; after income tax, CPP and EI that is roughly $91,362, an effective income-tax rate of about 24.3%. It is down about 2% from the $130,055 paid in 2024. The name has been on the Sunshine List 12 years in all, first in 2013. 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
- ~$91,362
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~24.3%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
Where does $127,899 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.