Michael Townsend
Ontario Court of Justice/Judge
At a Glance
2025
Latest Salary
$439,3412025
Total Compensation
$443,269Incl. $3,927 benefits
Employer Rank
#34Ontario Court of Justice
Years on List
32023–2025
Salary History
Full History
2023–2025
| Year | Employer | Position | Salary | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ontario Court Of Justice | Judge | $439,341 | $3,927 | $443,269 |
| 2024 | Ontario Court Of Justice | Judge | $367,440 | $3,736 | $371,177 |
| 2023 | Ontario Court Of Justice / Cour De Justice De L'ontario | — | $296,093 | $1,578 | $297,671 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2025 estimate
Michael Townsend was paid $439,341 in 2025; after income tax, CPP and EI that is roughly $244,120, an effective income-tax rate of about 43.2%. Among those listed as Judge in 2025, the median was $425,942; this salary sits about 3% above it. The name has been on the Sunshine List 3 years in all, first in 2023. After pension contributions (probably PSPP or OPTrust in this sector), take-home is usually a further 7–10% lower.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$244,120
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~43.2%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$5,507
- vs. 2025 Judge median
- +3%
Where does $439,341 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.