Mike Hives

Corporation of the City of North Bay/Fire Platoon Chief

2023 Salary — last year on the list

$243,511

Total compensation $245,053, including $1,542 in taxable benefits.

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At a Glance
2023

Employer Rank

Corporation of the City of North Bay

Years on List

2009–2023

Peak Salary

$243,511

2023

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Total Compensation History

Total compensation, 2009–2023. Axis starts at $100,000, the Sunshine List disclosure threshold.

Full History
2009–2023

$135,356 in 2009 is worth about $194,279 in 2025 dollars.

Full salary history, by year
Year	Employer	Position	Salary	Benefits	Total
2023	The Corporation of the City of North Bay	Fire Platoon ChiefThe Corporation of the City of North Bay	$243,511	$1,542	$245,053
2022	The Corporation of the City of North Bay	Fire Platoon ChiefThe Corporation of the City of North Bay	$217,704	$1,771	$219,475
2021	City Of North Bay	Fire Platoon ChiefCity Of North Bay	$197,480	$1,677	$199,157
2020	City Of North Bay	Fire Platoon ChiefCity Of North Bay	$168,130	$1,585	$169,715
2019	City Of North Bay	Fire Platoon ChiefCity Of North Bay	$206,656	$1,621	$208,277
2018	City of North Bay	Fire Platoon ChiefCity of North Bay	$156,229	$1,388	$157,617
2017	City of North Bay	Fire Platoon ChiefCity of North Bay	$142,685	$1,180	$143,865
2016	City of North Bay	Fire Platoon ChiefCity of North Bay	$143,386	$1,170	$144,555
2015	City of North Bay	Fire Platoon ChiefCity of North Bay	$171,092	$834	$171,925
2014	City of North Bay	Fire Platoon ChiefCity of North Bay	$139,461	$893	$140,354
2013	City of North Bay	Fire Platoon ChiefCity of North Bay	$122,010	$854	$122,864
2012	City of North Bay	Fire CaptainCity of North Bay	$110,781	$721	$111,502
2011	City of North Bay	Fire CaptainCity of North Bay	$115,702	$721	$116,424
2010	City of North Bay	Fire CaptainCity of North Bay	$119,344	$721	$120,065
2009	City of North Bay	Fire CaptainCity of North Bay	$135,356	$615	$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.

Also at Corporation of the City of North Bay
2023

Also at Corporation of the City of North Bay, 2023
#	Name	Position	Salary	Total
2	David Euler	Chief Administrative Officer	$227,536	$229,271
3	John Severino	Chief Administrative Officer	$212,002	$213,736
4	Jason Whiteley	Fire Chief	$191,256	$193,058
5	Margaret Karpenko	Chief Financial Officer Treasurer	$184,291	$186,027
6	Domenic Schiavone	Director Public Works and Parks	$184,291	$186,027
7	Steven Denomme	Fire Platoon Chief	$180,325	$182,173
8	David Mcdonald	Fire Captain	$175,303	$177,055
9	Thomas Heppenstall	Fire Captain	$172,633	$174,384
10	Eric Denomme	Fire Captain	$172,126	$173,830
11	Murray Jonescu	Fire Platoon Chief	$170,795	$172,726