Michelle Sawa
Wellington Catholic District School Board/Superintendent of Student Achievement
2023 Salary — last year on the list
$176,588Total compensation $177,769, including $1,180 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
#4Wellington Catholic District School Board
Years on List
42020–2023
Peak Salary
$176,5882023
Full 2023 roster at Wellington Catholic District School Board →·See where $176,588 ranks →
Total Compensation History
Full History
2020–2023
$160,240 in 2020 is worth about $192,054 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Superintendent of Student AchievementWellington Catholic District School Board | $176,588 |
| 2022 | Superintendent of EducationWellington Catholic District School Board | $150,170 |
| 2021 | Superintendent of EducationWellington Catholic District School Board | $151,154 |
| 2020 | Superintendent of EducationWellington Catholic District School Board | $160,240 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2023 estimate
Take-home on Michelle Sawa's 2023 salary of $176,588 comes to roughly $116,831 once federal and Ontario income tax (about 31.1% effective) is deducted. At Wellington Catholic District School Board, 317 people made the 2023 list with a median salary of $103,065; Michelle Sawa's total compensation of $177,769 ranked #4. Most School Boards employees belong to OTPP for teachers or OMERS, so actual take-home is likely another 7–10% lower after pension contributions.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$116,831
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~31.1%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$4,756
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~33.8%
Where does $176,588 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.