Mike Hives
Corporation of the City of North Bay/Fire Platoon Chief
2023 Salary — last year on the list
$243,511Total compensation $245,053, including $1,542 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
#1Corporation of the City of North Bay
Years on List
152009–2023
Peak Salary
$243,5112023
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Total Compensation History
Full History
2009–2023
$135,356 in 2009 is worth about $194,279 in 2025 dollars.
| Year | Position | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Fire Platoon ChiefThe Corporation of the City of North Bay | $243,511Benefits $1,542Total $245,053 |
| 2022 | Fire Platoon ChiefThe Corporation of the City of North Bay | $217,704Benefits $1,771Total $219,475 |
| 2021 | Fire Platoon ChiefCity Of North Bay | $197,480Benefits $1,677Total $199,157 |
| 2020 | Fire Platoon ChiefCity Of North Bay | $168,130Benefits $1,585Total $169,715 |
| 2019 | Fire Platoon ChiefCity Of North Bay | $206,656Benefits $1,621Total $208,277 |
| 2018 | Fire Platoon ChiefCity of North Bay | $156,229Benefits $1,388Total $157,617 |
| 2017 | Fire Platoon ChiefCity of North Bay | $142,685Benefits $1,180Total $143,865 |
| 2016 | Fire Platoon ChiefCity of North Bay | $143,386Benefits $1,170Total $144,555 |
| 2015 | Fire Platoon ChiefCity of North Bay | $171,092Benefits $834Total $171,925 |
| 2014 | Fire Platoon ChiefCity of North Bay | $139,461Benefits $893Total $140,354 |
| 2013 | Fire Platoon ChiefCity of North Bay | $122,010Benefits $854Total $122,864 |
| 2012 | Fire CaptainCity of North Bay | $110,781Benefits $721Total $111,502 |
| 2011 | Fire CaptainCity of North Bay | $115,702Benefits $721Total $116,424 |
| 2010 | Fire CaptainCity of North Bay | $119,344Benefits $721Total $120,065 |
| 2009 | Fire CaptainCity of North Bay | $135,356Benefits $615Total $135,972 |
Take-Home Pay
(After Tax) · 2023 estimate
Take-home on Mike Hives's 2023 salary of $243,511 comes to roughly $150,668 once federal and Ontario income tax (about 36.2% effective) is deducted. Among those listed as Fire Platoon Chief in 2023, the median was $161,768; this salary sits about 51% above it. Records under this name have appeared on the Sunshine List 15 years in all, first in 2009. Pension contributions — likely OMERS in the Municipalities & Services sector — would typically trim another 7–10% off that figure.
- Estimated net pay
- ~$150,668
- Effective income-tax rate (excl. CPP/EI)
- ~36.2%
- CPP + EI contributions
- ~$4,756
- All-in deduction rate (incl. CPP/EI)
- ~38.1%
- vs. 2023 Fire Platoon Chief median
- +51%
Where does $243,511 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.