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Michael Townsend

Ontario Court of Justice/Judge

At a Glance
2025

Latest Salary

$439,341

2025

Total Compensation

$443,269

Incl. $3,927 benefits

Employer Rank

#34

Ontario Court of Justice

Years on List

3

2023–2025

Salary History

Salary by year, 2023–2025Line chart of 3 yearly values, from $297,671 in 2023 to $443,269 in 2025.$0$100K$200K$300K$400K$500K202320242025

Full History
20232025

YearEmployerPositionSalaryBenefitsTotal
2025Ontario Court Of JusticeJudge$439,341$3,927$443,269
2024Ontario Court Of JusticeJudge$367,440$3,736$371,177
2023Ontario 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.

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